Schools are often among the hardest-hit after disasters. Recovery can take years, leaving children without a safe place to learn. At All Hands & Hearts, we help communities recover after disasters and get children Back to School. Across 16 countries, we've helped 124,000 children return to classrooms. When a school reopens, it's never just about the building. It's about giving children a place to learn, to play, to feel safe, and to simply be kids where they can dream of brighter futures.
All Hands & Hearts continues to find schools damaged by earthquakes and extreme weather where no other recovery support exists. After enduring the trauma of disaster, children are left with an impossible choice: attend classes in unsafe, life-threatening buildings or drop out entirely. Without access to safe schools, they become far more vulnerable to exploitation, early marriage, or being forced into work too soon.
All Hands & Hearts builds disaster-resilient schools ensuring children can return to safe classrooms where they can learn and thrive. Our programs go beyond construction, incorporating WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene) facilities, child protection, health and hygiene training, and disaster preparedness to strengthen long-term community resilience. Together, we can restore hope and build brighter futures by getting children back to learning, back to playing, Back to School.
By building disaster-resilient schools, AH&H creates lasting change far beyond disaster recovery. Children gain consistent access to education in safe environments, reducing risks of exploitation, early marriage, or child labor. WASH facilities and hygiene training improve community health and wellbeing, while disaster preparedness equips schools and families to face future crises with confidence. Our commitment to get children back in school ensures this impact grows stronger year after year.
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