Play is a right, not a luxury.
And when kids are able to play, imagine, and create—they don't just change their lives. They change the world.
Expanding imaginations & unlocking possibilities
Expanding imaginations & unlocking possibilities
OUR MISSION
We believe the absence of play is an act of deprivation, and restoring it is a form of self and community care. Playpen Project reclaims play as a birthright for children in under-resourced communities.
We create spaces for children to:
IMAGINE new possibilities
CREATE with freedom
HEAL from systemic neglect
DEVELOP through emerging tech & art
EXPLORE the wider world beyond their block
Through emerging technology, literacy, and art, we are working to restore what’s often stolen: the privilege to be a child.
“Kids of today are being told to be the leaders of tomorrow, but they’re not given the tools. We tell people to follow their dreams, but you can only dream of what you can imagine, and, depending on where you come from, your imagination can be quite limited.”
- TREVOR NOAH
Every dollar helps us build a "playpen" that's boundless, a space where the walls come down and possibilities open up for every child.
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