Babilou Family Singapore, part of the France-based Babilou Family Group, has successfully raised $43,000 through the Ray of Hope platform to support the development of Ground-Up Initiative’s (GUI) new Kampung Kampus in Khatib. This initiative is a key component of Babilou Cares 2025, the company’s Sustainable Education programme, aimed at fostering eco-consciousness among young learners.
The upcoming Kampung Kampus, set to be completed by October 2025, will serve as a “living classroom” where children, families, and educators can engage in immersive, hands-on learning about sustainability. The funds raised will be allocated towards site development, sustainability consultations, reclaimed materials, and educational resources.
Rowena Mark Ramos, Head of Curriculum at Babilou Family Singapore, stated, “We believe education empowers children to become transformative contributors to a better world. This year’s Babilou Cares event helps them understand waste reduction and the role of recycling in protecting the planet.”
On 30 May, all 61 Babilou Family centres hosted sustainability-focused events, including workshops and fundraisers, to engage families in sustainable practices. Pre-event activities involved children in creative experiences such as food donations to The Food Bank Singapore, upcycling everyday items, and participation in the SembEnviro School Recycling League.
Babilou Family Singapore, a subsidiary of the Babilou Family Group, operates 61 education and learning centres across the island, including preschool brands like KiddiWinkie Schoolhouse and Little Footprints Preschool. Ground-Up Initiative, founded in 2008, is dedicated to nurturing a sustainable society by reconnecting people with nature and community.
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