PROJECT PROPOSAL
Hello, World!
Education first. Culture always.
A safe, child-centred hub for early learning, literacy, and wellbeing—rooted in Indigenous heritage and community leadership.
Why this matters for children
Local children face learning gaps and vulnerability linked to land loss, migration, and erosion of cultural support systems. A permanent, community-run centre creates daily access to learning, safe space, and belonging.
- Early learning & homework support to keep kids in school and progressing.
- Safe, supervised space with child-protection standards and trusted adults.
- Culture-rich programming—language, arts, and intergenerational knowledge—that strengthens identity and resilience.
Children first
Education & wellbeing prioritized across all programmes
Women & girls
Dedicated activities for participation & leadership
Community-led
Advisory council guides design & delivery
Daily access
Learning lab, reading corner, safe hangout hours
Objectives
- Protect cultural heritage alongside stronger education outcomes.
- Strengthen Indigenous networks with a focus on youth & women.
- Create pathways to livelihoods via skills and cultural identity.
- Foster cooperation with local authorities & stakeholders.
What the centre will run
- Learning Lab: early childhood support, literacy, homework club, digital basics.
- Cultural Programmes: language & oral histories, music/dance, textile arts, annual celebrations.
- Safe Spaces: women & girls groups, youth mentoring, child protection & safeguarding.
- Community Livelihoods: handicrafts house, café/shop to sustain operations.
Education & Wellbeing
Daily access to learning, reading, and safe play; teachers and facilitators trained in safeguarding.
Heritage & Skills
Language & arts programmes connecting generations; skills that can support family livelihoods.
Concept & Phases
- Phase 1: Community consultations, site preparation, core hires.
- Phase 2: Fit-out & programme pilots (learning lab, culture workshops), safeguarding & MEL finalized.
- Phase 3: Public launch and year-one evaluation.
Design draws on local Indigenous forms (e.g., Bunong, Kroeng, Tompoun) and bioclimatic strategies (natural light/ventilation, wood & bamboo).
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Partners & governance
Delivered with local Indigenous leadership and partners; community advisory council oversees programmes and safeguarding. Indigo Children’s Fund supports transparent budgets and 100% project spend to the ground.
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