🏗️ BYOH – Build Your Own Home
Ending Homelessness Is Child’s PlayPublished: 1 September 2025 1. Introduction At BYOH, we believe the solution to homelessness begins not in adulthood, but in childhood. Our vision is simple yet radical: teach trades in schools from age 4 to 16, so that every child graduates not only with knowledge, but with the skills to build homes, restore dignity, and transform communities. BYOH is more than a programme—it’s a movement. It’s active across Nigeria and Scotland, and it’s reshaping how we think about education, housing, and youth empowerment. 2. The BYOH Curriculum: From Primary to Purpose From early years through secondary school, students engage in hands-on learning across key trades such as (but not limited to): 🪚 Carpentry 🧱 Masonry 🚿 Plumbing ⚡ Electrical work 🏠Roofing and design This BYOH subject is a recommended addition to the existing curriculum and where appropriate can be woven into existing subjects, adapted for age-appropriate learning, and delivered with a focus on