Some moments remind us just how much can happen in a single year.
In mid-March we had the pleasure of welcoming some very special guests to our PMCO campus: the supporters from Germany who, a little over a year ago, played a major part in making our nursery school possible in the first place. Exactly one year ago, in March 2025, we opened the nursery school and celebrated with a big party! Now they were standing in the middle of a lively place full of children’s laughter, learning and hope.
When our nursery school opened last year, it was for many people still a vision that had only just become reality. The classrooms were new, the play equipment freshly installed, and the future still lay ahead of us. Nobody could have known back then exactly what stories would unfold within these walls.
Now, one year on, our guests were able to see for themselves what their support has achieved.
As soon as they stepped onto the school grounds, they were greeted by cheerful children’s voices. Today the classrooms are full of life. Children are learning to read, write and do sums. They sing, play and discover something new every day.
It was especially moving for our visitors to meet the children whose lives have already visibly changed. Children who were still shy and unsure when they started school now come across as confident, answer questions in English and proudly show what they have learnt.
The nursery teachers, too, told of the enormous progress. It is not only the children’s schoolwork that has developed. Many children have learnt to build trust, make friends and discover their talents.
During the tour it became clear again and again that far more has been created here than a school building. It has become a place of hope. A place where children are seen. A place where the future begins.
Several times we heard our guests say: “We would never have expected how much can happen in a year.”
Their enthusiasm filled us with deep gratitude. Because behind every classroom, every exercise book and every laughing child are people who decided to make a difference.
For our team, this visit was a wonderful encouragement. Often we experience the small steps of everyday life: preparing lessons, accompanying children, visiting families and overcoming challenges. Through our guests’ eyes we were able to see afresh how great the change is that this place has brought about.
We would like to thank all our supporters from the bottom of our hearts. You did not simply fund a building. You gave children opportunities. You gave families hope. You helped dreams come true.
And as we look back on this first year, we look forward with great anticipation to everything that still lies ahead.