This project began in Seattle with early conversations and a shared vision. We were asked to help bring a story to life, one that could show how investment in education goes beyond the physical structure. It was about what happens inside those walls, and what that space can mean for a student, a teacher, and a community.

Once on the ground in Njabini, our focus shifted to listening. We spent time in classrooms and courtyards, sitting with students and staff, learning how Flying Kites was building something lasting. Their approach to education is both practical and deeply human. They are creating safer and more inclusive schools, especially for girls, through access to mentorship, clean water, better nutrition, and a strong support system.

We did our best to reflect what we experienced. Our filming process centered on care and relationship. We wanted each scene to carry the quiet strength of the students, the patience of the teachers, and the sense of possibility that exists in this place.

From the beginning, the project was guided by a simple idea. That a building is more than bricks and walls. It is a container for potential. And when designed with community in mind, it can become something far more powerful. This was the spirit behind the story. It was also the heart of the message that Construction for Change calls Bigger Than Buildings.