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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Songs for Corona

Jun 23, 2020

MCLC's Director of Communications, Makanacky Magloire, who goes by the stage name Strong G, released a new single. In the catchy Lave Men Nou, Strong G urges his listeners to wash their hands, stay home whenever possible, and wear masks outside of the home. The song dispels myths about the virus and challenges misinformation circulating around Haiti. The lyrics stress how easily Corona spreads and why prevention education is key.

Strong G's Lave Men Nou begins with a freestyle by one of MCLC's youngest students. Her short version says:

stay home / wear your mask if you must go buy food/ wear your mask or you will die

Young minds are fascinating!

Please share these videos with your friends! Stay home, wear your masks, and wash your hands!

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