About Us
WHO WE ARE
The Hope Playground Project is a collaborative initiative led by Aybike Sera Paksoy and Miji Lee, two passionate and determined women who met during their yoga teacher training, dedicated to spreading joy and instilling hope across the world through mindful movement. Our primary mission is to change the lives of children through the gift of play. We firmly believe in the importance of play for a child's physical, emotional, and social development, and we are committed to ensuring that every child, irrespective of their race, gender, income, or any other factor, has equitable access to a safe space where they can play, heal, dream, and grow. Our ultimate goal is to build a nurturing community where children can dance with their dreams, thrive within a safe and caring atmosphere, and ultimately unlock the boundless depths of their potential.
Our first step in this mission is to build a playground in Adana, Turkey, an area that is still grappling with the aftermath of the devastating earthquake that occurred earlier this year. To fund the construction of a playground, the project team hosts monthly yoga or barre classes, along with pop-up wellness events such as cooking and baking. All proceeds from these classes go directly to fund the project.
WHAT WE DO
Hope Playground Project (Adana, Turkey)
The project's primary goal is to create a safe and engaging playground for children in Adana, a city that was heavily affected by a devastating earthquake in Turkey. The project team has hosted monthly donation-based yoga or meditation classes, along with pop-up wellness classes such as cooking and baking, to raise funds to construct the playground. Once the playground is built in 2024, the team plans to organize events and activities to promote community engagement and facilitate diverse educational experiences.
Join Us
Help Our Cause
If you would like to support the Hope Playground Project, you can make a donation through our website. All proceeds will go towards funding the playground and promoting health and well-being through mindful movement.