In a quiet corner of India, a small kindergarten welcomes children affected by polio. Managed by IBO Italia, the space offers much more than early education—it provides safety, dignity, and a sense of belonging.

 

In a society where disability can often mean marginalization or invisibility, this place stands as a gentle act of resistance. Here, children with physical disabilities are not hidden or pitied—they are seen, supported, and encouraged. They learn to walk, to speak up, to play, to build friendships. They are given the time and care to grow not only physically, but emotionally and socially.

 

The school is modest but alive with energy. Laughter and concentration fill the rooms. There is joy in small gestures: a child taking a few steps on her own, another discovering the alphabet for the first time.

 

This project reminds us that inclusion is built slowly, through daily acts of attention and trust. Even in the most fragile bodies, strength takes root. That tenderness, when made into structure and routine, can become a form of justice.

 

In this space, childhood is reclaimed—despite the challenges, despite the limitations.

And that is already a victory.