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This program for cooperation with Roma parents was collectively designed and implemented by eight educational institutions from Serbia. After analyzing the implementation and feedback from the parents and other involved actors and with the support of Indigo and mentors, they chose the examples of good practice of cooperation with Roma parents. The publication consists of the introduction, information on all institutions, 29 examples of good practice and an afterword.
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REYN Early Childhood Research Study launches today
The European REYN Early Childhood Research Study (the REYN Study) has been released today during the ISSA Connects for Learning event in Opatija, Croatia.
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The International Conference on Social Work & Social Research is organized by the Azerbaijan University, Washington University in St. Louis (USA), Sakarya University (Türkiye) and the Center for Social Research (Azerbaijan). The aim of the conference is to present a platform to the researchers and practitioner working in this field to join the discussion on the current issues in the field of social work and social policy.
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Founded in 2018 by parents of children with Down syndrome, a new ISSA Member “Open Hearts” is a National Public Organization in Tajikistan that provides help and support to their children. It empowers kids with disabilities to improve the quality of their lives by promoting their social, educational, and economic inclusion.
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On International Roma Day, celebrated annually on April 8th, ISSA aims to bring attention to the often-overlooked and underserved segment of the European population — young Roma children. Through the Romani Early Years Network (REYN), we come together to raise awareness and advocate for their rights.
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Following the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, NGOs around Europe had to act swiftly to respond to the needs of families with young children fleeing Ukraine. While the necessary infrastructure was set up quickly, the early childhood development (ECD) workforce was not adequately prepared to support children who have been through traumatic experiences. For Ukrainian children living in Bulgaria, their fear, anxiety, anger, sadness, and grief are compounded by being away from their homes, schools, relatives, and peers, adjusting to a new country, and uncertainty about their future.
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Transcarpathian Regional Charitable Fund "Blaho" is a Non-Governmental Organization established in 2003 based in Ukraine. Led by Eleonora Kulchar, "Blaho" aims to revive Transcarpathia and the provision of educational and social assistance to Roma children from large, low-income families.
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Based in Hungary, NestingPlay is a social enterprise that focuses on empowering adults to support children with developmental delays through play. By encouraging caregivers and teachers to be more conscious about delays and supporting them with play-based interventions, NestingPlay aims to bring positive attention to children with invisible disabilities and include them in play the same way as their typically developing peers.
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In conjunction with the launch of the new European Care Strategy on September 7, 2022, the European Commission delivered a Proposal for a COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION on the Revision of the Barcelona Targets on early childhood education and care.
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For Our Children Foundation and Trust for Social Achievement, ISSA Members who co-
