It was a very hot day in Busto Arsizio on 14 June, when the ‘Game with Mum & Dad’ event took place inside the local prison — an innovative initiative based on the model developed by Bambinisenzasbarre and carried out around Europe by Children of Prisoners Europe (COPE). Children and adults faced the high temperatures … Lire plus
Over 150 people attended the “Game with Mum & Dad” at Bollate prison (Milan, Italy), where the eagerly awaited meeting between imprisoned parents and their children took place. Taking part in the event were: 50 children, 24 fathers, 40 relatives, several prison police officers, Federica Pisani (Legal and Educational Officer at the Milanese institution), Alessandro … Lire plus
On 3 May, Coimbra Prison (Portugal) opened its gates to host the first Game with Mum & Dad (GWMD) event to take place in Portugal. For the first time in Coimbra, 25 children and 9 parents were reunited on the prison grounds to play korfball, a mixed-gender sport played by hand where the goal is to shoot … Lire plus
‘The commitment to children’s rights stems from the recognition of the unique challenges faced by children with imprisoned parents‘ What is Kirkens Bymisjon, and what does it do? Kirkens Bymisjon is an open and inclusive non-profit, diaconal organisation. Its mission is to uncover injustice, alleviate need and address the underlying causes of need and injustice. The … Lire plus
‘Children with imprisoned parents are among the most vulnerable and neglected groups.‘ Žaneta Dvořáčková is the Deputy Director of Czech Prison Fellowship and the Director of all PFCZ programs for families and children of incarcerated parents. What is Czech Prison Fellowship, and what does it do? Czech Prison Fellowship is a nonprofit organisation dedicated to helping … Lire plus
‘I want to ensure that children in difficult life situations receive the support they need to lead happy and fulfilling lives.‘ What is and what does Hoppenbank e.V.? Hoppenbank e.V. is a non-profit organization that provides assistance to offenders from Bremen, Germany. We focus on preventing imprisonment, providing counseling in prison and transition management. We … Lire plus
After its success in Europe, the GWMD model has influenced similar efforts globally. For the first time in India, two structured, play-based Gala Bhet events were held. These initiative marked a significant step forward in strengthening parent-child connections within Indian prison environments, demonstrating how child-centered approaches can be integrated into existing frameworks. The initiative was led by … Lire plus
‘Children come into this world with open minds and open hearts. Supporting the rights of children helps support the sustainability of an open mind and heart.’ Elizabeth Ayre is Executive Director of Children of Prisoners Europe (COPE), a Paris-based organisation working with over 141 member and affiliate organisations and individuals across Europe and worldwide to … Lire plus
‘The onus is on adults to shift norms and improve systems so every child can flourish, with their dignity upheld‘. Currently working as Project Director at COPE and on the Game with Mum & Dad project (GWMD), Paula Akyol has experience in child education, NGOs and the arts sector. She is committed to working collaboratively and … Lire plus
‘Children affected by parental imprisonment have often been invisible, neglected, stigmatised, marginalised and sidelined’ I worked for the EU for 33 years. From 2011-2018, I was European Commission Coordinator for the rights of the child. After a leave of absence from September 2018, I retired on 1 May 2022. As of 27 May 2024, on … Lire plus
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