November is our month against violence. Find out how the Carpathian Foundation supports the protection of vulnerable groups and creates a safe environment.

At the Carpathian Foundation, we have zero tolerance for any sexual exploitation, abuse or violation of children’s rights. It is important to us that we work with our partners, supported organisations and their partners to create and maintain a safe and respectful environment for everyone who participates in the activities we implement and support.

At the International Conference on Inclusive Education, “A Way Forward In Slovakia,” experts from Portugal, Switzerland, Belgium, Greece, the USA, Serbia, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia shared many important experiences, inspirations, and lessons from inclusive education. Recordings of insightful lectures, presentations, or workshops can be viewed in the videos in this article.

Mishko needs medication to strengthen his heart, which is not available in Slovakia. Dashka needs crucial rehabilitation to help her with the after-effects of cerebral palsy. Tikhon is troubled by diabetes, and Nasťa suffers from stress-induced tics due to her experience fleeing from Ukraine. These are children seeking a safe home in Slovakia because the war in Ukraine took theirs away. Their mothers face daily challenges familiar to all parents of differently-gifted children. But they must also cope with finding themselves in a foreign country, without home, family, or acquaintances. Who and how helps them manage such demanding situations?

The Together for Children, in partnership with UNICEF, has been the largest grant programme of our foundation to date. In 2023, it supported 25 projects across Slovakia with a total sum exceeding 1,000,000 euros. Simultaneously, it reinforced inclusive approaches in working with children (not only) within supported organizations but also through various educational activities.