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Marking International Roma Day with the CHAVORE Quest

This year, we are marking the day with the launch of the CHAVORE Quest, an interactive, multilingual experience available in five CHAVORE languages. The Quest introduces a new way of supporting children’s mental health, well-being, and inclusion inviting users to explore, reflect, and learn through a more playful and participatory format.

Blended Learning is the Apex of Education Nowadays

After many years of experience in the country, ISSA Member Step by Step Albania has encountered an unprecedented situation after the lockdown due to COVID-19 outbreak was announced. Focused on the professional development of teachers, the…

The EDUCAS Project Focuses on Educare Practices During the COVID-19 Pandemic

While the COVID-19 has impacted the activities of the EDUCAS project, partners have found ways to adjust their work. EDUCAS aims to create early childhood education and care (ECEC) environments that support children’s…

Online workshop: Creating an online fundraising campaign

With the COVID-19 crisis affecting the entire world and bringing so much uncertainty about the future, there has never been a greater need for NGOs to secure the funds they need for their work. But where to get the funds? And how do you get to…

Online workshop: Using Behavioural Economics to promote ‘better’ behaviour

Anyone involved in early years is keen to encourage others to behave more responsibly, socially, and positively. This can range from encouraging fathers to be more involved in parenting, to encouraging hygiene among children in coronavirus times,…

ISSA welcomes three new Members

The ISSA Network continues to grow in 2020, we are proud to introduce three new ISSA Members organizations. The Early Childhood Research Centre (ECRC) is an interdisciplinary research centre, led by Professor Mathias Urban, Desmond Chair of…

Joint COVID-19 Position Statement

Time to re-think our societies and economies The current crisis offers almost limitless opportunities to reimagine the future of our societies and economies by learning the lessons of the past. We believe our long-term prosperity and…

Member in Focus: TSA and Worldwide Foundation for Vulnerable Children

Throughout the ISSA Network, Members have been working hard to respond effectively in these uncertain times of the Covid-19 pandemic. In Bulgaria, two ISSA Members have joined forces in order to continue the provision of early education and parent…

Introducing InTrans: Every child has the right to a quality educational experience

In the last decade, transitions of children across the home environment, early childhood education, and care (ECEC) and compulsory school education (CSE) has gained attention both in academic and in policy debates. Despite this, very few initiatives…

Shining a light on the family in times of crisis

This year, International Families Day looks very different. We use today to thank them for being a source of support for one another, and the children in their lives. Families are dealing with new norms during the current…

Call for Action: Priority Actions for Decision Makers in Europe

In times of pandemic and global health crisis, it is important to remember the most vulnerable – and often invisible – young children and their families. The Roma population is the largest minority in Europe. Eighty percent are children and…

In memoriam Ruzanna Tsarukyan, Director of Step by Step Benevolent Foundation

With great sadness, we share the news that a beloved and treasured member of our network, Ruzanna Tsarukyan, the Director of the Step by Step Benevolent Foundation in Armenia has passed away on 30 April 2020. Ruzanna was a dedicated professional,…

Interview: EDUCAS Trainings show the Importance of Exchange between Teachers

As part of the EDUCAS project, which focuses on creating child- and family-friendly learning spaces within early childhood education and care centers, practitioners at four centers in three countries are benefiting from a continuous professional…

Interview: Common reflection helps professionals under EDUCAS Project

EDUCAS aims to create ECEC environments that support children’s development in a holistic way, taking into account the diverse needs of children and families, with special attention to the ones at risk of social exclusion. The project envisages…

Interview: International trainings provide inspiration in the EDUCAS Project

The EDUCAS project aims to create child- and family-friendly learning spaces within early childhood education and care centers. As part of the project, three international trainings are planned – one in Italy, one in Belgium, one in Lithuania.…

ISSA Member puts the focus on values in classrooms

Nedim Krajišnik is Program Coordinator at ISSA’s member in Bosnia and Herzegovona, Center for Educational Initiatives Step by Step (SbS). He is also a senior researcher specialized in Peace Education. For the past year, his organization has been…

Interview: Common reflection helps professionals under EDUCAS Project

EDUCAS aims to create ECEC environments that support children’s development in a holistic way, taking into account the diverse needs of children and families, with special attention to the ones at risk of social exclusion. The project envisages…

BLOG: EDUCAS Case Study from Lithuania

EDUCAS aims to create ECEC environments that support children’s development in a holistic way, taking into account the diverse needs of children and families, with special attention to the ones at risk of social exclusion. The consortium is…

Interview: EDUCAS trainings help teachers place value on education and care

As part of the EDUCAS project, which focuses on creating child- and family-friendly learning spaces within early childhood education and care centers, practitioners at four centers in three countries are benefiting from a continuous professional…

Interview: Without Care there can be no Edu

EDUCAS aims to create ECEC environments that support children’s development in a holistic way, taking into account the diverse needs of children and families, with special attention to the ones at risk of social exclusion. Three trainings were…

BLOG: EDUCAS Case Study from Italy

EDUCAS aims to create ECEC environments that support children’s development in a holistic way, taking into account the diverse needs of children and families, with special attention to the ones at risk of social exclusion. The consortium is…

ISSA embarks on a partnership with The Human Safety Net

ISSA has recently joined forces with the Generali Group’s flagship community initiative, The Human Safety Net Foundation (THSN) to work for “Maximizing Quality and Impact of Programs For Supporting Responsive Parenting”. The objective of this…

BLOG: EDUCAS Case Study from Belgium

EDUCAS aims to create ECEC environments that support children’s development in a holistic way, taking into account the diverse needs of children and families, with special attention to the ones at risk of social exclusion. The consortium is…

SOFT Tulip shares the benefits of the FloorPlay method

Play is inseparable from a child's development; it helps children express themselves, learn about and discover the world. FloorPlay is a new child-centered, play-based approach that is gaining increased attention. But, this method is not just about…

Partnership aimed at scaling-up playful parenting

Parents and primary caregivers have an important role to play in their children’s development. Their responsive caregiving sets a critical trajectory for brain growth in young children, which lays a solid foundation for healthy development and…