You Will Make a Difference
Your gift helps more children in rural Haiti learn with joy—in classrooms filled with books, gardens, and dedicated local teachers.
Be Part of Matènwa’s Story
In a moment when violence, displacement, and hunger are keeping so many Haitian children out of school, MCLC stands as a rare place where learning is joyful, safe, and rooted in dignity—where students write their own Mother Tongue books, learn without fear or corporal punishment, practice gender equality from the earliest grades, and where teachers across 100+ schools are trained to bring this child-centered, Creole-based model to their communities.
Your gift maintains this oasis of learning, keeps our doors open, teachers trained, children nourished, and makes you part of the Matènwa story. Thank you!
Peace,
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Annual Budget
| Program Area | Annual Need |
|---|---|
| Matènwa Elementary School (breakfast, summer camp, facilities) | $260,000 |
| Matènwa Secondary School (technology, design lab, internships) | $135,000 |
| Institute of Learning (teacher training & outreach) | $200,000 |
| Post-Grad & Entrepreneurship (scholarships & start-up support) | $35,000 |
| Community Projects (health, gardens, water, crisis response) | $150,000 |
| Endowment (goal: $25M) | $300,000 |
Annual Fundraising Goal
$1,000,000 per year
Every gift is an investment in children’s dignity, language, and future—and in a model Haiti is already beginning to adopt nationwide.
How You Can Create Lasting Change
Every gift strengthens community-led education in Matènwa—from classroom learning to teacher training to gardens that nourish families. You may designate your support to where it’s most needed, to a specific program, or to the endowment, ensuring long-term sustainability.
These levels reflect five-year pledge commitments as part of our Circles Program, bringing long-term stability to MCLC and the wider movement it supports. If you’d like to make a pledge or have questions, please call Friends of Matènwa’s Deputy Director Brian Stevens at (305) 450-2561 or email him at brian@matenwa.org.
Partner Circle
$10,000 and above (over 5 years)
Invests in long-term institutional strength, major program expansion, and lasting change across multiple schools and communities.
Visionary Circle
$5,000–$9,999 (over 5 years)
Supports catalytic initiatives such as teacher training, school gardens, and scholarships—helping scale the Matènwa model across Lagonav.
Leadership Circle
$2,500–$4,999 (over 5 years)
Sustains core programs such as literacy initiatives, classroom resources, and staff development that directly impact daily learning.
Sustainers Circle
$1–$2,499 (over 5 years)
Builds steady, reliable support that keeps classrooms supplied, meals served, and opportunities open for every student.