Matènwa Community School

Children and teachers engage in hands-on education, critical thinking, and mutual respect.

Institute for Learning

Teacher training for schools seeking to find a more effective way to teach.

Mother Tongue Books

Empowering children to become literate by reading and writing in their native language.

Women’s Leadership Fund

Seven Matènwa graduates are now continuing their university education—fully supported for the year—thanks to this community.

Creole Gardens

Students cultivate organic produce, practice environmental stewardship.

Summer Camp

Inspiring meaningful exchanges that strengthen community ties and inspire collaborative learning.

Art Matènwa

Nurturing creative expression by supporting women artisans.

Community Outreach

Help students and families care for elders and build lasting food security.

College Scholarships

Matènwa grads who've earned full-tuition scholarships need your help to cover costs like housing, meals, books, and more.

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Matènwa Rhythm: Resourceful, Joyful, Unstoppable. 🥁

Apr 20, 2026

Creativity at it's best! Gotta use what you got on hand! That's the Matènwa Way. Thank you for supporting education that inspires student creativity, curiosity, and leadership.

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Cherica’s Story

At a time when so much in Haiti feels uncertain, you are ensuring that students like Cherica continue learning in safe, joyful classrooms. Thank you for keeping hope, stability, and opportunity alive in Matènwa.

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How Matènwa celebrated International Women’s Day

Students gathered under the shade trees at MCLC to celebrate International Women’s Day and honor the women who keep the school running. Monday morning in […]...