But play is just for fun, right? Wrong! Play is a fundamental building block to a child’s development and education. It gives children social, cognitive and physical skills to apply in everyday life. But most importantly, a playground gives a child a childhood. In East Africa, play is not seen as important – labour is the priority. Our playgrounds are built at hospitals to aid recovery, refugee settlements to act as spaces for emotional outlet, and at schools to introduce play as a fundamental part of education..