20-12-2024
Dear Members, Partners, and Friends,
As 2024 comes to a close, let’s take a moment to celebrate an extraordinary year! Together, we marked 25 years of ISSAand 30 years of Step by Step—a testament to decades of shared passion, commitment, and impact…
11-12-2024
Training for Change: Voices from the Field on Embracing Diversity and Inclusion in Early Childhood as a Path for a More Inclusive and Democratic Future
A transformative event unfolded in Warsaw, Poland, this past November, where 28 dedicated early…
09-12-2024
The Engaging Men in Nurturing Care (EMiNC) initiative is making significant strides across Europe, with teams in Portugal, Spain, and Italy leading efforts to engage fathers in caregiving and challenge gender norms. By working with…
26-11-2024
What does it take for fathers to play an active role in their child’s early years? Are today’s policies doing enough to support them—or do they fall short? On November 21, 2024, a dynamic panel brought together leading voices to explore these…
25-11-2024
Building on initiatives championed by the LEGO Foundation and UNICEF, this fall we hosted Future Pathways for Playful Parenting, an interactive and collaborative workshop. Bringing together over 35 experts, practitioners, and advocates, the event…
01-11-2024
Last week, Sofia, Bulgaria, transformed into a dazzling epicenter of innovation and inspiration as the ISSA Conference 2024 brought together passionate advocates for Early Childhood Development (ECD). Proudly co-hosted by ISSA and our Bulgarian…
08-10-2024
As Europe steps into a new phase of leadership, we at ISSA urge the European Union to seize the unique opportunity and meet its obligations to place children, especially the youngest and the most vulnerable, at the very center of its policy…
19-09-2024
The Organization WOMEN Delcevo, based in Delcevo, North Macedonia, is a non-governmental organization dedicated to empowering vulnerable women and children, particularly victims of domestic and gender-based violence and children from marginalized…
12-09-2024
In the heart of Vinnytsia, Central Ukraine, amidst the ongoing conflict, a small yet powerful sanctuary exists within the walls of Kindergarten No. 30. This is not just a typical classroom or playground; it’s a beacon of hope, resilience, and…
11-09-2024
We are pleased to welcome the Early Learning Initiative (ELI) to the ISSA Network. Based in Dublin, Ireland, ELI has been addressing educational challenges in marginalized communities since 2006 through effective home visiting and parental support…
