Involving children in the spring cleaning of the yard is not just about keeping the area tidy - it is a process that fosters their sense of responsibility and independence. By taking care of a shared space, children learn orderliness, develop a work ethics and realize that the environment they live in belongs to them as well, and that they can take care of it.

Working together strengthens their teamwork skills: they learn how to divide tasks, reach agreements and support one another. The process fosters mutual respect and the habit of working together toward a common goal, providing an important experience for harmonious co-living.

Seeing the tangible results of their own work - a clean and organized yard - boosts children’s self-esteem and reinforces their feeling of “I can do it.” In this way, a culture of environmental care and a sense of responsibility develop naturally.

The Small Family-Type Children’s Homes Project is implemented with the financial support of the Ministry of Internally Displaced Persons from the Occupied Territories, Labour, Health and Social Affairs of Georgia.