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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.

Playful Parenting Series | 13 reasons why: Play is a serious matter

Contrary to popular belief, playtime is more than just a way to keep the little ones busy – it's a powerhouse of development and growth. Understanding the profound impact of play, especially between parents and children from birth to three years old…

Playful Parenting Series | An implementation in Serbia: A journey towards enriched child development

Since 2019, the LEGO Foundation has partnered with UNICEF to scale up playful partnering in Serbia. Playful parenting, where parents and caregivers actively engage in quality play and reading with their children, is crucial in fostering…

ISSA Statement on Young Children's Rights in Armed Conflicts

We at ISSA, a network dedicated to safeguarding the rights and well-being of young children, issue this statement to underscore the urgent need to protect and uphold the rights and well-being of young children amidst the multiple ongoing armed…

Playful Parenting Series | Transform Story Time into Adventure: Playful Reading Strategies for Kids of All Ages

Books and storytelling are magical keys that can unlock a world of fun and interactive experiences. By turning reading into a playful activity, parents, caregivers, practitioners, and teachers can sprinkle a bit of joy and imagination into learning…

Playful Parenting Series | Playful Pathways: Teaching Kids Through Play

As parents and practitioners, we’re always looking for ways to help our children grow and learn. But what if one of the most effective tools is something kids do naturally? Let's uncover the magic of play and explore how it can shape our kids’…

Webinar: Empowering Local Governments to strengthen the local Early Childhood system. Launch of the ECD Toolbox for Local Governments

To watch the recording in English, Bosnian-Croatian-Montenegrin-Serbian, Hungarian, or Ukrainian, click here. To access the new ECD Toolbox, click here. Contacts: Mihaela Ionescu mionescu@issa.nl; Vidur Chopra vchopra@unicef.org…

Playful Parenting Series | Play as an Equalizing Factor: Unlocking Every Child's Potential Through Play

In a world where children from diverse backgrounds often face unequal opportunities, the power of play stands out as a universal equalizer. Through play, children can explore their potential, regardless of their socio-economic status and personal…

Empowering Early Childhood Educators: Erasmus+ project drives professional development for enhanced ECEC quality

Empowering Early Childhood Educators: Erasmus+ project drives professional development for enhanced ECEC quality Despite mounting evidence of the positive impact a high-quality early childhood workforce has on early childhood development, the…

4EParent Webinar: Father Involvement in Child Development and Care

What Does Father Involvement in Child Development and Care Mean? From Concepts to Data Informing Policy Making and Program Development Join us for an enlightening webinar that delves into the critical role of father involvement in child…

My Dad's Journey - Engaging Men in Nurturing Care

My Dad's Journey - Engaging Men in Nurturing Care In collaboration with Eurochild, ISSA proudly presents "My Dad's Journey," an endearing animated short film that beautifully underscores the indispensable role fathers play in nurturing their…

My Dad's Journey - Engaging Men in Nurturing Care

My Dad's Journey - Engaging Men in Nurturing Care In collaboration with Eurochild, ISSA proudly presents "My Dad's Journey," an endearing animated short film that beautifully underscores the indispensable role fathers play in nurturing their…

Webinar: Fathers matter, too! Supporting men's engagement in young children's care and development

Webinar: Fathers matter, too! Supporting men's engagement in young children's care and development This webinar introduced the Engaging Men in Nurturing Care (EMiNC) initiative, active across Italy, Portugal, and Spain. It's primary objective is…

Webinar: Fathers matter, too! Supporting men's engagement in young children's care and development

Webinar: Fathers matter, too! Supporting men's engagement in young children's care and development This webinar introduced the Engaging Men in Nurturing Care (EMiNC) initiative, active across Italy, Portugal, and Spain. It's primary objective is…

ISSA Conference 2024 Call for Proposals: Open until 13 May

ISSA Conference 2024 Call for Proposals: Open until 13 May ISSA Conference 2024 co-hosts and partners invite those interested to submit proposals for presentations, workshops, and sessions that align with this year's theme: It Takes an Early…

The PIQET project launches quality principles for the professional development of educators

The PIQET project launches quality principles for the professional development of educators The PIQET project consortium has published the Quality Principles of Quality for Continuous Professional Development Educators, which establishes a…

ISSA conducts "Embracing Diversity" training for early childhood professionals from Ukraine

ISSA conducts "Embracing Diversity" training for early childhood professionals from Ukraine From the 19th to the 22nd of March 2024, the International Step by Step Association hosted an in-person Embracing Diversity training in Budapest for…

Interview with Zsuzsa Laszlo: the ISSA Network’s Persona Doll learning community

Interview with Zsuzsa Laszlo: the ISSA Network’s Persona Doll learning community Over the last 15 years, Partners Hungary Foundation has been providing Persona Doll training for ISSA Members, resulting in a significant number of early…

Interview with Zsuzsa Laszlo: the ISSA Network’s Persona Doll learning community

Interview with Zsuzsa Laszlo: the ISSA Network’s Persona Doll learning community Over the last 15 years, Partners Hungary Foundation has been providing Persona Doll training for ISSA Members, resulting in a significant number of early…

Kazakhstan Embraces Inclusion with a TOY for Inclusion Round Table Meeting

Kazakhstan Embraces Inclusion with a TOY for Inclusion Round Table Meeting On February 23, 2024, a landmark event in Kazakhstan's commitment to inclusive education and community integration took place through an online round table entitled "…

Ukrainian Step by Step Foundation highlights significant impacts of psychological first aid training

Ukrainian Step by Step Foundation highlights significant impacts of psychological first aid training Since the onset of the war in Ukraine in 2022, the ISSA Network has advocated and mobilized to incorporate psychological first aid (PFA)…

Center for Child Health and Development pilots an observational tool to promote responsive caregiving

February 12, 2024

Center for Child Health and Development pilots an observational tool to promote responsive caregiving Parenting Interactions with Children: Checklist of Observations Linked to Outcomes (PICCOLO) is an internationally validated…

The Diversity+ project earns perfect score of 100/100

February 10, 2024

The Diversity+ project earns perfect score of 100/100 We are excited to announce that the Erasmus+ project “Diversity+” has received a perfect score of 100/100 from the Italian Erasmus+ National Agency INDIRE for its outstanding efforts…

ISSA welcomes new Members: Meet All Digital and Eurochild

January 29, 2024

ISSA welcomes new Members: Meet All Digital and Eurochild ISSA welcomes two new Brussels-based Members, All Digital and Eurochild. Through mutual membership with these fellow associations, the ISSA network aims to strengthen our existing…

Meet new ISSA Member: Platform for Early Care and Development

January 25, 2024

Meet new ISSA Member: Platform for Early Care and Development ISSA welcomes new Member, Platform for Early Care and Development (ECD Platform), a non-governmental organization working to support and develop the early childhood development (ECD)…