When a simple kick about is more than just a game…
Over the summer, it is crucial our partners at A2B Albania maintain its relationship with the Roma & Egyptian families and children at Rrogozhinё. During the school year, the kindergarten is open every weekday, providing vital access to education and a bridge into one of the poorest communities in Albania. During the summer months, the children are at risk from the choices made by their families.
These beautiful children rarely receive hugs from their parents. Every child and young teen here has been made to beg on the beaches this season. Their stories are filled with food scarcity, rejection and deep social poverty. But no child should be defined by their circumstances.
A game of football offers the chance to reconnect with the children and speak with their parents. This seems like a small moment, but it is another step in A2B’s mission to reach out to these children, tell them that they are precious, loved, and full of potential, and help them overcome any “fence” that separates them from hope.
