Can Matènwa Survive Corona?
Here’s what’s happening: The Haitian government declared victory over the Coronavirus and reopened factories. This will be a disaster....
Why Haitians make Soup Joumou on New Year's Day
Zaza and her youngest son Kwa enjoying soup joumou in Matènwa. For Haitians in Haiti and abroad, January 1st is about more than ringing...
MCLC Summer Camp 2019 has ended!
The Matènwa Community Learning Center Summer Camp has just ended! It was one of our most successful programs ever! How so? We will let...
The Women Artists of Matènwa: An Explanation of a Few Common Haitian Vodou Symbols
Atis Fanm Matènwa, or Women Artist Matènwa, is a longstanding Women’s Haitian Arts collective in the Matènwa community in La Gonave....
Recycling at MCLC
Climate change is happening NOW and negatively affecting our planet! Many organizations are engaging in recycling programs, for example,...
Camp at MCLC
I recall going to camp in my village of Petion-Ville, Haiti as a kid, and honestly, I wasn't a fan. I was just very shy, and, as one gets...
Open Space and What it Means at MCLC
Once every month, everyone who donates to our organization, receives a letter highlighting what is going on at the Matènwa Community...
The Education System in Haiti
This week, I attended the Haitian Ladies Network “Summer Meetup” at the Doña Habana restaurant in Boston. HLN is a community organization...
Summer Camp Is On Its Way!
School is almost over, but the Matènwa Community Learning Center is gearing up for its 9th annual summer camp. We have planned a range of...
Water is Flowing!
Water IS flowing! The trench from the deep well to the school is dug; eight solar panels, a 3000-gallon fiberglass chateau on a raised...
