Wooden classrooms were built on the premises; teachers were hired;
foam mattresses on the floor were replaced with bunk beds; fans were placed in each bedroom to decrease heat rashes and mosquito bites; health insurance was purchased for all the children; grey walls were painted colourfully; photos were spread throughout the bedrooms; seeds were purchased to help grow food; chickens were purchased to provide eggs; clothes were provided to break the
hand - me - down cycle, and the children were all taught
basic hygiene skills.