Spanning nearly half the globe, The House Project connects two distant communities with a shared mission: to deliver education to those who need it most. From La Alta Guajira in Colombia to Agra in India, we are dedicated to illuminating the paths of 28 children, ages 6 to 14, in each of these regions. Despite being separated by over 14,000 kilometers, children are children everywhere, and their rights deserve respect, no matter the location.
To us, literacy as part of the right to education goes beyond just learning to read, write, or calculate. It’s a continuous, empowering process—one that teaches how to identify, understand, interpret, create, and communicate in an increasingly digital and changing world. At The House Project, we believe, as Maria Montessori did, that “sensitive periods” are unique windows of time when children connect deeply with the world and learn naturally, with enthusiasm. That's why we are committed to ensuring the educational initiatives we support use the best techniques to help children realize their full potential.
At The House Project, we share Maria Montessori’s belief that “sensitive periods” are unique moments when children connect deeply with the world and learn naturally, with enthusiasm. This is why we are committed to doing everything we can to ensure that the projects we support use the most effective educational techniques, helping children reach their full potential.
In La Alta Guajira, we support a semi-boarding school where, each month, we organize activities that extend beyond the traditional classroom. Recently, we led a workshop on healthy eating, using drawings and games as teaching tools. Visual and interactive methods have proven not only to enhance knowledge retention but also to spark curiosity and make learning a natural part of daily life.
Meanwhile, in Agra, we support another group of 28 children with small, personalized classes. Through associating Hindi and English with pictures, we help them develop communication skills and foster deeper, more meaningful learning.
Literacy is far more than a basic skill—it is a powerful tool that transforms lives, increases labor market participation, and has lasting positive effects on health. As Kofi Annan, former UN Secretary-General, said, it is “a bridge between misery and hope.”
At The House Project, we believe that illuminating lives through education is essential and urgent work. Join us here.
