From a garage to classrooms: How Bengaluru’s slum children found their classroom

Key Points

1. Building Blocks was founded in 2004 by Suresh Ambat.
2. Building Blocks operates 10 preschools in slum areas.
3. The schools serve over 1,300 children from families of daily-wage workers and domestic helpers.
4. Megumi, a Japanese woman, sponsors over 200 children.
5. Boeing provided a CSR grant that significantly improved the schools' resources.
6. Schools provide daily breakfast and lunch for all students.
7. Children are linked with sponsors to continue education up to grade 10.