Education in emergencies

In an effort to provide comprehensive support for children's early development and address the unique challenges faced by families, UNICEF in Romania, in collaboration with HoltIs Romania, has undertaken an ambitious initiative. With support from the LEGO Foundation, the project aims to train over 650 parental educators among teaching staff in…

As far as Anca Mușat is concerned, the desire for community involvement and the interest in volunteering and working with young people were not brought on by the onset of the refugee crisis. She is a founding member of the ETC Association - Education, Traditions and Community, an NGO that provides education and integration support to children and…

Classrooms are not meant to be quiet places. There is a constant buzz of noises blending together to make up the sounds that learning creates: sounds of curiosity, of children asking questions and marveling at answers, the sounds of risks being taken and boundaries being pushed, and, perhaps more than all, the happy sounds of playful learning.…

At Ferdinand School in Constanta, there is positive energy in the air, paired with the clattering of little fingers on keyboards and the soft hum of excitement. With UNICEF support, the school recently welcomed new HP laptops, transforming the learning experience for both Romanian and Ukrainian refugee children studying in Constanța. HP Inc.…

In an increasingly digital age, proficiency in IT equips young minds with essential skills that empower them to navigate and excel in various domains. From honing creativity through graphic design to unlocking problem-solving abilities through coding, IT education fosters a versatile skill set that can be applied across more disciplines.  …

Lisa, 12 years old, has found solace and strength in Romania, amidst the challenges of being a Ukrainian refugee. Forced to leave her home in Kherson, Lisa embarked on a journey that tested her resilience and determination.  “When I left Kherson with my mother, we could only take a bag with us, so we didn’t bring too much, leaving behind all that…

A world-renowned musician Keith Richards once said, " Music is a language that doesn't speak in particular words. It speaks in emotions! ". This statement resonates with Niki, a Ukrainian refugee, 18 years old, whose life was transformed by the power of music. Being in a foreign country, surrounded by new people, and a new language, Niki found…

Volodymyr, 15, fled Nikolayev with his mother on the 13th of March 2023, due to the intensified war in Ukraine. When there were frequent electricity cuts and they faced financial hardship, it was time to leave. Volodymyr, who likes to go by ‘Vova’, first made his way to Poland with his mother, but as they could not afford the cost of living, they…

Playing brings hundreds of benefits to the life of children. They learn to think, remember, and solve problems, using puzzles or games. Play gives children the opportunity to test their beliefs about the world and strengthen their language skills by communicating with each other.  Playing and learning are essential for every child’s development –…

Play is something that every child, everywhere in the world can do. It stimulates curiosity, sparks creativity, and inspires a lifelong love of learning. Through playing, children pick up all kinds of skills to thrive today – and lay the foundations for a happier and healthier future.   With UNICEF support, 140 Romanian and Ukrainian teachers…

Playing and learning are essential for every child’s development – starting from the moment they are born. The first years of life shape a child’s development in every aspect – physical, linguistic, social, and emotional. These years build the foundation for their future life.     Together with partners, UNICEF created 28 Play, Learning and…, Where you can find the Play, Learning and Parenting Hubs , The Play Learning and Parenting Hubs are located in Bucharest, Sighetu Marmației, Sibiu, Isaccea, Târgu Mureș, Sighișoara, Brașov, Iași, Mediaș, Constanța, Galați, and Cluj-Napoca. As of April 2023, more than 650 young children from Romania and Ukraine have been registered to these hubs, having access to the educational services provided there. …, Discover the Primo Hubs, Mother and son at Play Learning and Parenting Hub Baby at Primo Hub Bucharest Baby and mother Primo Hub Primo Hub The PrimoHUB is a Play, Learning and Parenting Center, aimed at stimulating the development of children from birth to 6 years old by increasing the access to education of children from vulnerable communities, developing the parental…, A happy child, a happy parent!, Alina, mother of two children “ I've seen some changes regarding my son's behavior. He used to spend time only with us, at home, being a little spoiled. But since he started going to the center, he learned how to follow the rules, and he became more responsible.   Lucian is in a mixed group, where he also interacts with Ukrainian children. I think…

Leading her mother by the hand towards their apartment in Bucharest, ten-year-old Renata glances towards the park, and her eyes light up as she points to children ice-skating. “This is my skating rink!” she exclaims, her breath a cloud of fog in the chilly afternoon. “I love it so much! It reminds me of home”.   But there wasn’t much outdoor play…