Transforming Young Lives: Your Role in Making a Difference
On May 7, 2025 we joined in WoFo Global Café for a stimulating conversation with Ronald Ssentuuwa, Elsa Chahin and other members of the World Forum Working Group for the Rights of Children in Children’s Homes. We shared stories and strategies for serving the needs of all children, especially those living in alternative care situations. […]
Designing Spaces for Young Children who are Currently Refugees
On April 23, 2025, we were joined by Mike Lindstrom with the team from Ashley McGraw Architects, and others for a conversation about innovative approaches to delivering early childhood education (ECE) services for refugees. SPYNKA and Ashley McGraw Architects have collaborated on a pilot project for a mobile child care center designed specifically for Ukrainian […]
Creating Hope and Safety for Children and Families Impacted by War in Ukraine
Thoughts and Experiences from Italy on Receiving Ukrainian Children – Aldo Fortunati, Italy
Improving Caregiving in Orphanages
for Young Children in Russia
Oleg Palmov, Russia
Re-posted, with permission of Elsa Chahin, from the 4th Annual Pikler Lóczy USA Conference: Envisioning a Bright Present and Future for Infants and Young Children.
Meet the World Forum Working Group on the
Rights of Children in Children’s Homes
Elsa Chahin, United States
World Forum Working Group on the Rights of Children in Children’s Homes met in Los Angeles, California back in October during the Pikler USA annual conference. Each member plays an important role in providing opportunities to children all across the globe to insure they have the happy childhood that all children deserve. Check out the […]
Power of Positive Relationships for Displaced Children and Families
Rojena Tatour, Greece
Working with refugees currently living in Greece, Rojena Tatour helps us understand what it is like to be a refugee, what it is like to grow up in a place of conflict — to live a childhood in which fear and anxiety become normal. She shares the critical importance of relationships and creating communities grounded […]
Refugee Crisis – Dignity for Children,
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Duane Dennis, United States
After the World Forum, Duane Dennis went to Malaysia along with Dr. Lauren and Anne Sivanathan. Check out his story after attending sessions in Macao on the Refugee situation throughout the world and his visit to a refugee program in Kuala Lumpur…
Children’s Rights in Refugee Camps
Esther Nasikye, Uganda
Esther Nasikye shares a story that demonstrates that even in challenging situations children do indeed know and stand up for their rights.