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Educational and school supplies

In Colombia, education is free for children from disadvantaged backgrounds, and all of the kids in the children home attend school. However, families are responsible for covering essential costs such as school uniforms (€42 per child) and workbooks (€35 per child). Additionally, depending on the child’s age and needs, they require basic supplies like notebooks, pencils, erasers, pencil cases, glue, scissors, and other  materials.

Unfortunately, many families struggle to afford these seemingly small yet essential "luxury items." As a result, these children often feel excluded from their peers, further affecting their self-esteem. Additionally, due to limited resources, children often have to share school materials, which only deepens their sense of disadvantage. For children who have already suffered from severe trauma, including sexual abuse, this lack of educational resources further damages their confidence.

Under these circumstances, the staff must work tirelessly to keep the children motivated to attend school. However, given the shelter's tight financial constraints, school supplies are simply not a priority in the daily struggle for survival.