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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School Opens ENTHUSIASTICALLY!
I’m so happy to share this video. It was a joyful first day of school at the Matènwa Community Learning Center. They successfully opened their doors on-time despite the growing violence, insecurity, hunger, and uncertainty in Haiti. No matter what the political crisis…
Newsletter 2023
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Trying to figure out a way YOU can help Matènwa?
Pam Smith, our dedicated volunteer, long-time friend, and talented mixed media artist had an exhibit on display at Lexington Pierce Gallery November and December of 2021. All proceeds from the sale of her art were fully donated to the Matènwa Community Learning Center…
The Story of the Matènwa Community Learning Center
Global Center for the Development of the Whole Child. How do you build a school? For Chris Low, it started with a simple pencil. Chris Low used to teach at a bilingual school —Haitian Creole and English— in the Cambridge Public School Department (CPSD). Given the…
It’s All Smiles in the High School!
Back packs were ordered for all students and staff with the school’s LKMPD logo printed on the front. Given the situation in Haiti, getting all 380 back packs all the way to Lagonav continues to be a challenge, but we managed to get the first 200 sent over as extra…
Newsletter 2022
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Pam’s Art Exhibit for Matènwa!
Pam Smith, our dedicated volunteer, long-time friend, and talented mixed media artist has an exhibit on display at Lexington Pierce Gallery through December 31, 2021. All proceeds from the sale of her art are being fully donated to the Matènwa Community Learning…
2021 Newsletter
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Who’s Bree?
Bree Legrand is only 13 years old, but she’s been fundraising from a very early age. With the support of her mother, Bree contacted me via e-mail asking how she could help fundraise for Friends of Matènwa. While speaking to her on the phone, I discovered that she was…
2020 Newsletter
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PSA: Stay Home!
Matènwa musicians are putting their creativity to good use. Our fifth grader Djoudnie sounds so good as she urges everyone to Stay Home. MCLC students understand the power of their voices and advocate for preventative practices as Corona spreads across Haiti. If you…