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OUR STORY

Seeing a Need, Creating an Opportunity

Enhanced Learning And Play Corp. began with a simple observation that stayed with us.

While traveling through communities in parts of Asia and Africa, we saw children spending their afternoons on the streets after school, often without a safe place to go, educational resources to use, or opportunities to learn and play. We wanted to create something different, a safe and welcoming space where children could spend their time after school, complete their homework, discover new interests, read, play, and simply be children.

That vision became the foundation of our organization. Today, our work focuses on creating safe spaces, expanding access to educational resources, and connecting children with meaningful support.

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Creating Opportunities Where They Matter Most

ABOUT US

WHAT WE BELIEVE

Every Child Deserves Opportunity

Every child should have access to the resources they need to learn and grow

One Life Can Make A Difference

Meaningful change can start with just one life

WHAT WE BELIEVE

Every Child Deserves Opportunity

Every child should have access to the resources they need to learn and grow

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One Life Can Make A Difference

Meaningful change can start with just one life

Community Creates Change

Together, we can build brighter futures for more children

OUR SPONSORSHIP STORY

One Life Can Make A Difference 

Our sponsorship program grew from a personal experience that showed us just how powerful supporting one child can be.

Seeing the difference that sponsorship made in one person's life made us realize that creating change does not always have to mean changing thousands of lives at once. Sometimes, it starts with changing one life.

Through our sponsorship program, we connect donors with children who need support, allowing individuals to directly contribute to a child's education, development, and future. Sponsors can choose how long they would like to make their commitment, creating a meaningful connection between support and impact.

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GROWING WITH OUR COMMUNITY

We are a growing organization, and we know there is still so much more we can do.

Every child who enters one of our centers, every student who gains access to a computer, and every child supported through our sponsorship program represents a step toward our larger vision.

We hope to continue reaching more communities, creating more safe spaces, expanding access to educational resources, and connecting more children with people who believe in their potential.

Meet Our Team

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Swarup Perera 
Co-founder

Sheryl Bruce
Co-founder

Building Brighter Futures, One Child At A Time

HELP US CREATE THE NEXT OPPORTUNITY

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