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Building a Stronger Preschool Workforce: Master Mentor Training of Trainers in Uzbekistan
It is universally recognized that a well-qualified and supported workforce who have opportunities for ongoing professional learning is key to quality preschool education. Between 15 and 19 June 2026 ICDI’s Margaret Kernan along with Mihaela Ionescu from ISSA and Zorica Trikic facilitated a five-day Master Mentor Training of Trainers in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The training is…
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Climate Action – Climate Justice, Play and Nature: Preparing Children for a Changing World
The fourth instalment of our Series, ‘How Children’s Lives Are Being Affected By Climate Change’, comes at a particularly relevant moment, as Europe is currently experiencing a severe and widespread heatwave[i]. Climate change is already reshaping the world children are growing up in, affecting their health, well-being, learning, and future opportunities. In this publication of…
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Blog: Observing Pro-fil’s Training for Ukrainian Mobile Unit Psychologists in Poland
Blog post by Asia Koerten Last week I had the opportunity to join a five-day training in Rzeszów, Poland, where our partner Pro-fil worked with six newly recruited Ukrainian Mobile Unit psychologists (recruited by LHSI) for the Mind the Future project. The group of six women arrived after an exhausting journey across Ukraine —grateful for…
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OUTSTE(A)M partners meet in Leiden to advance outdoor learning and STE(A)M Education
On the 6 and 7 November, the OUTSTE(A)M partners, Dublin City University, European Schoolnet, AIJU and International Child Development Initiatives gathered in Leiden for the fourth partnership meeting to continue the collaborative work on outdoor learning in Early Childhood Education and Care and primary schools using age-appropriate technology and the STE(A)M approach. The OUTSTE(A)M project aims…
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Blog: Reflections from Bečići > Building a European Space for Citizenship Education
Blog by Aljosa Rudas “Democracy is not inherited, but practised; not written in laws, but lived in relationships — between teachers and students, between citizens and institutions. Through education, we learn to think freely, act responsibly, and see the worth of every human being.” With this powerful statement, Ms. Anđela Jakšić-Stojanović, Minister of Education, Science…
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Reflecting on International Day of the Girl 2025: Standing with Girls and Children in Gaza
On 11 October, the world marked International Day of the Girl, a day to celebrate and amplify the voices, actions, and leadership of girls everywhere. This year’s theme, “The Girl I Am, The Change I Lead: Girls on the Frontlines of Crisis,” honoured girls who are leading change even in the most challenging circumstances. Across…
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Celebrating the International Day of Play 2025
On June 11, 2025, the second International Day of Play was celebrated across the world. This year’s theme, “Choose Play – Every Day,” reminds us all to make daily choices that value and prioritise play in children’s lives. To mark this important day, we invited all our partners to celebrate with the children they work…
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Independent Evaluation Confirms TOY for Inclusion Play Hubs support school transition in Slovakia
We are happy to share the results of an independent evaluation of TOY for Inclusion in Slovakia, conducted on behalf of ICDI by Schola Empirica. The evaluation was made possible due to the support received from TheirWorld, and the collaboration of the local Play Hubs operated by Škola dokorán – Wide Open School. The evaluation…
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New Play Hub children’s book published! Mia goes on an adventure with mom
A brand-new children’s book inspired by the TOY for Inclusion Play Hubs has been developed and published! Mia Goes on an Adventure with Mom draws from the real-life experiences of families participating in the Play Hubs in Europe. The book was written by ICDI intern Paz Heusser Ferrés and illustrated by Emily Oxenaar, who was…
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Ten new children-led projects to celebrate ICDI’s 30th anniversary!
This year, ICDI is celebrating an important milestone – its 30th anniversary! To celebrate this special occasion, ICDI is supporting ten mini-projects about climate action, developed and implemented by children and young people. For ICDI, it is essential to ensure that children and young people, particularly girls, have a voice in decisions regarding climate change.…
