In a class of their own

An English lesson in progress. The children are encouraged to complete workbook exercises and read story books to hone their language skills.

Street children learn the 3Rs and get a dose of life’s many lessons from volunteers who’ve become both their mentors and friends.

FOR Zack and his three siblings, home is a rented room shared by their family of six. It is the size of two cupboards and there is no space for beds or furniture. There are only three items in the room – a luggage bag, a table and a rice cooker placed on top of it.