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.

Support Matènwa programs

Thank you Greater Good A Video in Celebration of your 10 Year Anniversary.

May 3, 2017

Proudly teaching in one's mother tongue in a non violent encouraging learning environment which values children's opinions and creativity.

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August Update 2016

Dear friends of Matènwa, Final exams are done, and school is out for summer! Thanks to your support, we completed another successful school year, here […]...

Profile from Meg – Roberne

I'm continuing to profile an LKM staff member, so you can get to know us better. This week's staff member is Roberne Magloire, a member […]...

September Update 2016

Dear friends of Matènwa, It is with extreme pleasure that the Matènwa staff, students, and parents get to share with you this past month's activities. […]...