She spent part of the money replacing the refrigerator that had been failing for months.

She set aside savings and enrolled in a certificate course in early childhood education, something she had wanted to do since Idan began school.

On the first day of class, she was nervous about being older than many students.

Then the instructor asked everyone why they had enrolled.

Clara thought for a moment.

“Because a child showed me that telling the truth can change a life,” she said.

“I want to help children know their voices matter before they have to prove it in a courtroom.”