The goal of the competition is to select an architectural design for a kindergarten in southern Senegal, a facility that promotes the all-round development of children by providing a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment. The architecture should support the right to education and well-being, provide a space whose functionality goes beyond education, integrates, offers opportunities for play, socialization and exploration, and will serve as a focal point for the entire community.

The organizers are looking for an architectural solution that instills confidence and peace of mind in children, families and the community at large - a welcoming, unique and symbolic environment where every child feels their worth and is supported in their development.

The project should be devised in such a way that it can be implemented through a process of humanitarian intervention and self-build, without qualified personnel and with the direct participation of the community. The facility should be easy to implement using sustainable and self-sustainable construction technologies, use natural and/or recycled materials available in the area to reduce environmental impact, and be integrated into the rural environment. A one-story building with a maximum area of 500 square meters should not cost more than 70 thousand euros.

The design of the kindergarten should include five classrooms, each accommodating about 20 children, space for administrative needs and meetings with parents, an educational play area, a doctor's office, a dining room, a storage room and toilets.