From one room and a hot meal to a movement of safety
A tragic fall at a construction site pushed us to act. We rented a single room nearby, laid out floor mats, brought in toys and hired one teacher and one cook.
Within days, children began slipping into that room — first shy, then curious. They came for the food, stayed for the stories and slowly started to learn.
Some builders saw the change and offered spare rooms on-site. With partners, we set up more centres walking distance from where parents worked.
Today, children who once picked scrap to buy biscuits talk about becoming nurses, teachers, drivers, and artists
