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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.

College Scholarship

Your support opens doors for young people from Lagonav to pursue university studies.

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.

 

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2025 Annual Newsletter

Dec 8, 2025

Step inside MCLC and meet the students and teachers whose stories of perseverance will stay with you. You'll see what hope looks like, how it grows, and the difference that your generosity makes.

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Update from Meg January 15, 2016

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Bayo! Showing you the Real Haiti!

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