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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
On July 23, 2024, early childhood development experts from across Africa, the Arab regions, and beyond convened for a pivotal Cross-Regional Webinar. The event, organized by the Africa Early Childhood Network (AfECN) and the Arab Network for Early…
The International Step by Step Association (ISSA) and Georgetown University’s Center for Child and Human Development, invite you to an inspiring webinar, featuring the co-authors of the new open-access book, Early Childhood Education in Social and…
Increased involvement of fathers in nurturing care for children from birth onwards is an important societal concern that can offer many benefits to the child, the father, and the mother alike. This is the central driving force of the partners in the…
In October 2023, ISSA Member, Centre for Child Health and Development (Centro per la Salute del Bambino) released a report titled “The participation of fathers in ‘the first thousand days’ The Italian situation in Europe”. It [AL1] explores…