Let Rural Kids Dream Big on Children's Day

A microproject by Fundacion San Genaro
Let Rural Kids Dream Big on Children's Day
Let Rural Kids Dream Big on Children's Day
Let Rural Kids Dream Big on Children's Day
Let Rural Kids Dream Big on Children's Day
Let Rural Kids Dream Big on Children's Day
Let Rural Kids Dream Big on Children's Day
Let Rural Kids Dream Big on Children's Day
Let Rural Kids Dream Big on Children's Day
Let Rural Kids Dream Big on Children's Day
Let Rural Kids Dream Big on Children's Day

Summary

Imagine growing up where school feels like the only world you know. This microproject explodes that world with color, laughter, and magic on Children's Day. For 650 rural kids, it's more than a party... it's proof they deserve joy, surprises, and big dreams. We're not just throwing a festival. We're planting hope that tells each child: "Your happiness matters, and your future can be bright."

$3,250
total goal
$2,205
remaining
6
donors
0
monthly donors
1
month

Challenge

In rural Argentina, many children grow up without ever experiencing a day made just for them. No shows, no games, no surprises; just routine and responsibility. This project breaks that pattern. By turning schools into joyful, magical spaces for one special day, we remind kids that they are seen, celebrated, and worthy of happiness. It's a simple truth with big impact: joy can be healing, and every child deserves it.

Solution

We'll turn ordinary rural schools into wonderlands for Children's Day, filled with games, inflatable rides, clowns, music, and gifts. It's more than fun: it's a message that these kids matter. Each $100 gift creates a festival for 20 kids, replacing routine with laughter and hope. By showing children new possibilities and joy, we spark their imagination and help them believe bigger dreams are possible, even in remote places.

Long-Term Impact

A single magical day can echo for years. By gifting rural kids a joyful Children's Day, we plant seeds of confidence, curiosity, and hope. Children who feel seen and valued dare to dream bigger futures. This project helps transform schools into places not just of learning, but of joy and inspiration. Long-term, it nurtures resilient kids who believe they deserve happiness-and who may grow up determined to bring joy to others too.

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Organization Information

Fundacion San Genaro

Location: Buenos Aires - Argentina
Website:
Facebook: Facebook Page
Project Leader:
Patricio Marquinez
Villa Ojo de Agua , Santiago del Estero Argentina
$1,045 raised of $3,250 goal
 
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56 days left
$2,205 to go
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