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 Celebrates May Day

This May Day, Matènwa students celebrated the dignity of work and the critical role that agriculture and the environment play in our lives. They are our literal foundation. And because of your support, we gave students something real to take home on May 1. Students chose a sapling—avocado, mango, or […]

What Belonging Looks Like in Matènwa

During my time in Matènwa, I saw exceptional teaching and creative classrooms. But what stayed with me most is the […]…

Matènwa Rhythm: Resourceful, Joyful, Unstoppable. 🥁

Creativity at it’s best! Gotta use what you got on hand! That’s the Matènwa Way. Thank you for supporting education […]…

VIDEO: The Strength Behind the Scholarship

This uplifting conversation, moderated by Chris Low, brings together Roselineda, a proud Matènwa Community Learning Center (MCLC) graduate now studying […]…

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