I Have the Right to School

Every spring, kindergarten enrollment begins.

For most parents, the process means filling out a form and submitting a few documents.

For families in Pirita, things are far more complicated. Sometimes parents don’t find out when enrollment opens.

Others don’t have the required documents, or don’t know which school their child should be enrolled in.

For a child living in extreme poverty, every single step can become an obstacle.

Without support, many children risk being left out of school before their very first day.

The road to school is made up of several stages:

Each of these steps seems straightforward on paper.

But for families living in vulnerable communities, they can become real barriers.

Through this campaign, we shine a light on every link in this chain — and what it means for the children of Pirita.

Over the coming month, we will follow the story of a child from Pirita preparing to start kindergarten.

We will document every stage — from the moment the family learns about enrollment to the first day of school.

The story is inspired by real situations we encounter every day in the community.

Through this journal, we want to show not only the obstacles, but also how they can be overcome when support is there.

Follow us:

The Pirita Children Association team works directly within the community to give every child a chance to go to school.

We support families at every stage:

For many children, this support makes the difference between going to school — or not.

Every year, Pirita Children helps children in the community access education.

Through our work:

With your help, we can reach even more children.

For most children, the path to school is a natural step.

For children in Pirita, it is a road full of obstacles.

Together, we can make that road easier.

Support access to education and help a child start school.