All giants were once small
How we’ve grown over time
The Beginning, 2011
Sonja Bautista relocated to Cobano to dedicate her resources to feeding over 100 children and single mothers in poverty.
First House, 2017
Opening a first temporary place allowed kids to benefit from additional help on top of access to healthy food.
New Vision, 2020
With the collaboration of architect Patrick Rey and involvment of great entrepreneurs and philantropists, we imagined an eco-village for children as a place of hope. Weaving the threads of varied human experiences and beliefs into one organic home encouraging kindness, acceptance, and compassion.
More Land, 2022
We acquired 5.2 hectares of pristine land and river in Cobano. This is the first step in making our vision come true and represents considerable space to build and expand on.
Fruit Forest & Vegetable Garden, 2023
We began planting over 2,000 trees, including hundreds of fruit trees contributing to the children’s nutrition and environmental awareness. Food production ensures healthy nutrition and reduces costs.
First Dormatory, 2024
We finished the completion of the first dormitory a home for 30 endangered children.
Second Dormitory, Q1 2026
We are planning to complete the second dormitory for an additional 30 beds.
Completion of 3rd Dormitory and mother’s houses, Q3 2026
Completing the project with a last Dormitory and apartments for mothers, we will reach our target capacity of 100.
Starting School construction, Q4 2026
We will start the construction end of 2026, and first classroom will open for Spring 2027. The building will be entirely finish by Autumn 2027. A coding school from our Partners is also planned to be build along our project base school, operated by Real World School.
Casa Sonja will run at full capacity, Q4 2027
All dormitories will be completed, teams will be at scale, school will welcome up to 150 kids, gardens will be producing up to 50% of the fresh food needs.