2026 Annual Newsletter
A Matènwa grad named Teacher of the Year, 341 hot breakfasts every school morning, and 16 graduates in university: take a bird’s-eye tour of our campus to see where it all happens.
October 2026 Good News Update
Four more Matènwa graduates have begun university. They join a growing group of our young people pursuing degrees with a […]…
Education That Belongs to Everyone (1:14)
MCLC is built by the community and sustained by you. Your solidarity helps Matènwa’s vision take root and grow….
Our First-Ever Virtual Visit to Matènwa!
Join us for our first-ever virtual visit to Matènwa, with Chris Low live from the campus of the Matènwa Community […]…
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September 2026 Good News Update
I have to start with something that made me smile. Our preschoolers were busy washing the LEGOs, and it turned into a full body water expoloration moment! It was joyful, funny, and also very Matènwa: children learning that a classroom is a community, and that we all…
Learning to Code—in Haitian Creole
See how Matènwa students are learning coding in Haitian Creole—and how Bityòs Sauveur and Jim Verhulst are building Kreyòl-language programming tools together.
What Began in Matènwa Is Reaching Classrooms Across Haiti
A new three-year partnership is helping teachers bring Matènwa’s child-centered, nonviolent approach to three schools in Port-au-Prince.
Matènwa’s First Day Back — Sept. 2026
Check out the joyful sights and sounds on the first day back at school in Matènwa!
Learning to Care for What We Share
Sometimes learning at Matènwa looks like this: preschoolers happily giving their LEGOs a bath.
MCLC’s Louiseda Sumé Named Teacher of the Year for Haiti’s Ouest Department
I have some wonderful news to share: Louiseda Sumé, one of MCLC’s beloved teachers, was selected as one of 10 finalists for Haiti’s 2026 National Teacher of the Year!
August 2026 Good News Update
We finished July summer camp and now I can hardly wait for September 7th. That’s the day more than 355 children will walk on to the campus of the Matènwa Community Learning Center—and mark the beginning of our 30th year! Whether you’ve been on this journey with MCLC…
Summer Camp LIVE!
Did you miss our live look at the last day of Matènwa’s summer camp? You can watch here!
A Whole New Life
A Matènwa parent, student, and teacher join Friends of Matènwa supporters to celebrate the school and Chris Low’s 65th birthday!
Louiseda’s Story
Louiseda came to Matènwa as a child. Now she is back as a teacher. Her story shows the full circle of MCLC’s impact.
A Father’s Story
Today, Kenny’s three children are at MCLC. Because of people like you, they receive a hot breakfast before class. They learn in Haitian Creole. They work in school gardens and classrooms where children are taught without violence. They are respected. That’s the…
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.