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Caucasus Network for Children
2016
Authored by: CNC
The “Caucasus Network for Children” Armenia; Georgia, Azerbaijan, Russian Federation
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Annual Report 2015
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CONTENTS
CNC FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY -2015 ...................................................................... 6
“CENTER FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND INCLUSIVE EDUCATION” STARTED FUNCTIONING IN ONE OF THE REGIONS OF
AZERBAIJAN .................................................................................................................. 16
PROJECT – “INCLUSIVE DECISIONS FOR EQUAL AND ACCOUNTABLE SOCIETY” .................................... 17
"UMID" SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT PUBLIC UNION ....................................................................... 18
ARMENIA ...................................................................................................................... 26
BRIDGE OF HOPE ............................................................................................................ 26
ORRAN....................................................................................................................... 26
GEORGIA ...................................................................................................................... 26
CIVIC DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE .......................................................................................... 26
SOCIETY BILIKI ............................................................................................................... 26
AZERBAIJAN .................................................................................................................. 27
AZERBAIJAN CHILDREN'S UNION .......................................................................................... 27
EDUCATIONAL CENTER FOR YOUTH ..................................................................................... 27
"UMID" SUPPORT TO SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT PUBLIC UNION ........................................................ 27
RUSSIAN FEDERATION ....................................................................................................... 28
CHECHEN REGIONAL PUBLIC INSTITUTION “ART SERLO” ............................................................. 28
CHECHEN REGIONAL PUBLIC ORGANIZATION “CREATION” .......................................................... 28
CHECHEN REGIONAL PUBLIC ORGANIZATION "SOCIAL-PSYCHOLOGICAL RESOURCE CENTER (CHROO RSPC)
USPOKOENIE DUSHI - SINTEM ............................................................................................ 28
REGIONAL PUBLIC ORGANIZATION “ASSOCIATION OF TEACHERS OF INGUSHETIA” ............................... 28
NORTH OSSETIAN REGIONAL PUBLIC ORGANIZATION “CIVIL INITIATIVE”.......................................... 28
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LETTER FROM THE COORDINATOR
The principle goal of education in the schools should be creating men and women
who are capable of doing new things, not simply repeating
what other generations have done.
Jean Piaget
As a network for children, CNC has a vitally important role in advancement of vulnerable
children‟s rights within the Caucasus region. The specific focus of CNC is to strengthen their inclusion in education and social life. The last 12 months have been challenging as the Caucasus region has been affected by the global economic, financial and social crises, gradually increasing poverty, inequalities and frozen conflict zones acrossthe Caucasus Region. The situation has affected in the first placethe vulnerable children who are at risk of exclusion and isolation from education and social interaction with their peers. Hence, in the last 12 months CNC has played an important role to meet those challenges.
I would like to thank all of our member organizations for their work in theirrespective countries and in the Caucasus Region. As a network for children we will continue to meet the challenges faced by the thousands and thousands of children with disabilities, children deprived of parental care, children who live in isolated institutions and suffer from conflicts, poverty and cultural intolerance. We will increasingly focus on educational and social issues faced by our beneficiaries and target groups to bring real change in their lives and wellbeing. We will continue to strengthen our network and enhance its strategic role in our region towards the advancement of the basic human rights of children and their proper inclusion in education and community life.
As the coordinator of the Board of the Caucasus Network for Children, it gives me great pleasure
to introduce the 2015 CNC Annual Report. The report highlights the activities of CNC between January-
December 2015 and indicates the results of its work on the level of inclusion of children in education and
community life.
Tamar Mosiashvili
January 30, 2016
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Introduction of CNC
On January 19, 2013, fifteen civil society organizations from four Caucasus countries working on the issues of access to education for marginalized and excluded children founded the Caucasus Network for Children (CNC). The Network members from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia and the North Caucasus region of Russian Federation have decided to establish this platform with the aim to improve education and social inclusion of all children, including vulnerable groups of the region. They believe that the Network can become an important mobilizing tool for civil society organizations in the Caucasus Region which can advance and safeguard the rights of vulnerable children who should be included in education and community life. The Network aims to reach this by consolidating and sharing of knowledge, experiences and offering creative solutions to children‟s problems at regional, national and grassroots level.
Participating civil society organizations (CSOs) and the Network provide innovative services; work with educators and community memberson the children‟s rights‟ issues. The Network plans to be engaged in advocacy work, and through improving capacity of member organizations, aims to become an important actor/stakeholder in the region which works towards better shared future for the region‟s children. Its vision for the Caucasus region is that “All children in the Caucasus region have equal access to inclusive education”. The CNC vision will become reality if the Network could fulfill its mission to “Enhance full protection of the rights of vulnerable children in the Caucasus Region to be included in education and community living by mobilizing the civil society organizations and consolidating their efforts and experiences”.
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Vision and Mission
Vision All Children in the Caucasus region have equal access to inclusive education.
Mission Advance and safeguard the rights of children from vulnerable groups and their inclusion into education and the life of the community through mobilizing the efforts and expertise of the Civil Society institutions in the Caucasus Region and their networking.
Goal
To support thecreation of equal opportunities for all the children in getting a quality education.
Objectives
1. Strengthen the capacity of the Network members to become a strong platform for civil society organizations and groups in the Caucasus Region advocating for the basic rights of vulnerable children.
2. Enhance the Network‟s contribution in national and regional policy development in accordance with
the principles of the UN-Convention on the Rights of Children (UNCRC) and increase the participation in actions towards the sustainable development of equal opportunities for children to access education and community life.
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STRATEGIC HIGHLIGHTS The CNC has remained committed to its strategy and its strategic direction towards social protection and inclusive education for those children who are excluded or dropped out of basic mainstream education because of extreme poverty, disability, ethnic and religious background, internal displacement, conflicts, deprivation of family support and care, etc. The devotion to its vision and mission for the Caucasus region and the commitment of all members of our Network has become a source of inspiration to continue working together and seriously address the threats and challenges that vulnerable children continue to face in our region. Fifteen CNC member organizations from Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan and the North Caucasus region of the Russian Federation (Republic of Ingushetia, Republic of North-Ossetia, Republic of Chechnya and Stavropol Krai) have taken up the challenge of developing models of inclusive education and social services for the most vulnerable children that could be incorporated into government programs with minimal investment and technical assistance from the international community. Increased cooperation between these grassroots actors, their joint efforts in building capacities and advocating for inclusive societies and the rights of marginalized children will significantly contribute to development in the target regions.
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OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS:
REALIZED ACTIVITIES
CNC FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY -2015
At its fourth General Assembly, the CNC members discussed their activities in the field of inclusive
education in 2015.
The Fourth General Assembly of the Caucuses Network for Children (CNC) convened in Istanbul on
November 25 and 26 following the two day meeting of the CNC Board. The member organizations
presented their activities during 2015 targeting vulnerable children and shared theirexperiences in working
towards the common vision that all children should have equal access to quality education. The Assembly
discussed and approved the work plan and the budget for the year 2016.
The Assembly also held elections and gave its vote
of confidence once again to Tamar Mosiashvili
from the Georgian “Civic Development Institute”
as Coordinator of the Network for an additional
term of one year.
In relation to future cooperation for the member
organizations, theCNC paid special attention to
the fact that “inclusive and equitable quality
education” has been included as goal number 4 in
the Sustainable Development Goals of the United
Nations.
The UN launched this “plan of action for people, planet and prosperity” this fall. Seventeen goals have been
defined that seek to “eradicate poverty in all its forms and dimensions” by the year 2030.
For the CNC, the Sustainable Development Goals serve as a strong affirmation of its own goal – to advance
the inclusion into education of all children in the Caucasus. The Network hopes that the Sustainable
Development Goals will serve as an incentive and will move things forward in the region.
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EDUCATORS SEMINAR IN VIENNA
In 2015 special attention was given to the question on how the Caucasus Network for Children can foster
links with the educational sector in the Caucasus countries.
Educators play a crucial role in transforming educational systems into inclusive systems. Therefore, one of
the main goals of the CNC is to reach out towards stakeholders in various educational institutions such as
schools, pedagogical and training institutions, etc. in order to promote quality education, increase the
knowledge and skills of educators in the field of inclusion and disseminate innovative technologies and
methods in education.From 26 to 27 May 2015 a working meeting was organized by Interkulturelles
Zentrum (IZ) in Vienna. It was decided to draw on the Network‟s own expertise and ressources and to
invite two CNC experts as facilitators of the meeting. This proved to be stimulating as well as had a
positive impact on the internal network building process.
The main goal of the working meeting was to formulate a basic strategy and an action plan for the
involvement of educators in the CNC work for inclusive education. A country based approached was
chosen in order to find adequate ways to meet the different needs of the four CNC countries.
The meeting started with a brief analysis of the current state of
inclusiveness of educational systems in the Caucasus countries. In
the second session a vivid discussion of specificities of the countries
with regards to the educational sector and inclusive practices and
exchange of experience took place. Poor knowledge ofthe State
language and low quality of education in rural areas are only some
of many problems in the region and prevent every child from
getting the same chance in life. Early marriage or keeping girls out
of schools are other issues that worry the educational experts of the
CNC Network. In sessions five and six,the countries explored and
presented strategies and ideas for actions aiming at reaching out to
educators. Based on the analyses and their experience from their
work in NPOs that deal on an everyday basis with inclusive and
educational issues, the workshop participants worked out four
concrete project ideas. Once the required funding is provided, the
Network can rely on this base.
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Community Helping Inclusive Learning and Development (CHILD)
One of the first common projects of the Caucasus Network for Children (CNC) has come to an end in
2015: CHILD – Community Helping Inclusive Learning and Development – was successfully implemented
by the CNC organizations Bridge of Hope and Orran in Armenia and the Georgian partners Union
Beryllus and Liberta, who are affiliated members of the Network. The CNC partner in Georgia, the Civic
Development Institute was responsible for organizing the first advocacy conference on the topic of
inclusion on a regional level. The Austrian NGO InterkulturellesZentrum was in charge of the overall
project coordination.
The two year project started in mid 2013. Its mission was to promote access to and mainstream inclusive services and settings for children and families from different ethnic backgrounds suffering from post-conflict trauma, poverty, disability, and/or difficult family situations. With CHILD the project partners aimed at increasing public awareness of the Georgian and Armenian societies to include vulnerable groups.
The project was funded by the Foundation Open Society Institute and the Austrian Development Agency. Both donors assessed the impact of the project as highly positive and are supporting a follow-up project called Speaking of Myself, which started in late 2015 and will last two years. In addition to the above mentioned implementing partners, CNC-member organization Biliki from Gori in Georgia will enforce the project team.
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ARMENIA 1. WORK WITH MEDIA
1.1 Media monitoring:Media monitoring was realized among 5 multi-media outlets in between September-November 2015 to monitor the quality and frequency of articles on the rights of children with disabilities and inclusive education. Methodology: The following monitoring aimed at revealing the patterns and the ethics in Armenian online information sites covering the topic of disability, particularly the basic human rights of children with disabilities. The articles considered were the ones embedded on the web from August 1, 2015 to November 1,2015. The following most popular informational sites were chosen to be studied: In order to guarantee the objectivity of the tool,10 percent of articles were reviewed by two different observers and the findings were compared. People with disabilities also participated in the monitoring process. Overall 50 articles were reviewed. Research questions of the monitoring:
What is the frequency and the volume of
covering disability issues by electronic press?
What is the frequency and the volume of
covering issues connected with children with
disabilities?
Do photos reveal the content of the article,
what is the pattern of visual communication?
Is the human rights approach dominant in
elucidating problems connected with
disability?
What are the most popular spheres?
The monitoring report was posted on the CNC website and shared through CNC Facebook page, BOH and
Orran web pages. The results of the report were presented in December 2015, during the closing and the
awarding event of the Media Contest on the best media publications about the Equal Opportunities for
People with Disabilities in Armenia.
1.2 Media Contest on the best media publications about the Equal
Opportunities for People with Disabilities in Armenia
The results of the annual media contest were evaluated and the winners
were announced in the beginning of December, 2015. On behalf of
theCNC a special prose for the best media report on inclusive education
was announced and awarded to the winner during the awarding ceremony
in December.
Site Global
rank
Rank in
Armenia
news.am 7,261 8
list.am 19,085 11
1in.am 17,064 13
Tert.am 20,300 14
shamshyan.com 74,059 32
azatutyun.am 43,281 50
politik.am 135,307 51
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1.3Talk Show:BOH andOrran, representing the CNC
were guests of a popular talk show called Yerevan is Speaking.
The topic was inclusive education of vulnerable children in
Armenia.The show was 45 minutes long and elaborated on the
work of theCNC as well as highlighted the problems of
vulnerable children not only in the Nation but in the Caucasus
region. The BOH president participated in 2 talk shows on the
issueof inclusive education. Both shows were focused on the issue of inclusive education raised by parents
and the ways to overcome these issues. Both shows have one of the largest audiences in Armenia and it is
anticipated that the information about inclusive education, best practices and existing challenges is largely
shared in the public. The CNC was presented during both shows as a unique platform for an exchange of
information and best practices on inclusive education among practitioners and families throughout the
Caucasus region.
1.4 Press Conferences:The BOH president participated also in a
range of press conferences on the rights of children
to inclusive quality education. Information also was
given about the CNC as one of the most active
actors which promotes inclusive education
throughout the Caucasus region. The Armenian
version of the CNC brochure, as part of the PR package, was disseminated to all journalists during the3
press conferences.
2. ADVOCACY AND AWARENESS RAISINGWORKSHOPS, SEMINARS AND CONFERENCES 2.1 For parents: In the frame of the CNC activity plan in
total 15 workshops and
seminars were organized
for 450 parents of children
with disabilities and SEN
from 44 inclusive schools
of Yerevan and 16
inclusive schools in
TavushMarz on various aspects of inclusive education, needs
assessment, parent-school cooperation and parents‟ role in the education of children. The seminars and
workshops were conducted by theBOH education officers, advocacy and communication officers as well as
invited guests from schools, MOES and municipalities. The CNC Facebook link was shared with parents.
They were encouraged to visit the CNC webpage for more information on the issues that parents in all
countries of the Caucasus region face when their children with disabilities
or other forms of vulnerability attend school or are refused admission to
school as well as hear the success stories of parents and share their cases
via the Facebook page. A final discussion and counseling meeting for
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parents was organized with invitedrepresentatives from the MOES and the Yerevan Municipality. The
parents raised issues related to organizational, legal and financial aspects of inclusive education and the
invited respective officers from MOES and Yerevan Municipality gave detailed explanations and
clarifications to parents‟ questions as well as useful tips on how to use their rights as parents to enhance
better inclusion for their children in inclusive schools. BOH president presented the recent amendments in
the law about Mainstream Education and explained each change from the parents‟ perspective.
2.2 Regional Conference “Inclusive Education – Education for All ”: On behalf of CNC “Inclusive Education – Education for All ” regional conference took placein Armenia, in
the city of Dilijan of TavushMarz on May 11-12, 2015. The purpose of the Conference was to present examples of best practices already underway in countries of theCaucasus region, to analyze the various aspects inter-related to the barriers to the inclusion of children with disabilities and children with other forms of vulnerability in education across the Caucasus region and to discuss future steps that
will effectively support the countries in this region to remove the barriers to the inclusion of vulnerable children in inclusive quality educational systems. In total 100 people participated in the conference, including the CNC member organizations from Russia, Georgia and Armenia, OSF ESP, IZ, MoES of Armenia, MoES of Georgia, Ministry of Labor and Social issues of Armenia, TavushMarzket officials, National Institute of Education, Armenia, National Centre for Teachers Professional Development Georgia, Georgian and Armenian schools and universities, ADA, UNICEF, USAID, Mission East and Save the Children. The conference was reported on the News of Armenian Public TV channeland Armenia TV channel.
2.3 Towards an inclusive community Youth Forum "Towards an inclusive community" took place in Dilijan (Armenia) from 10 to 13 of June.
Over 40 children and their parents attended the
forum. Among the participants
were representatives of the CNC member NGO
“Bridge of Hope” and “Orran”(Armenia) and
“Union Beryllus”, “Liberta” (Georgia).
The purpose of the three-day Forum was to
identify problems connected with education,
socio-cultural inclusion, to discuss the rights of
children to education, their right to be heard and
to live in their families and to propose possible
solutions to issues they face when realizing their
rights.At the end of the Forum children and all the
participants showed an interesting flash mob
planned during these three days. See also on CNC web-site.
The Youth Forum was realized by NGOs “Bridge of Hope” and “Orran” (Armenia) in the frame of the “CHILD:
Community Helping Inclusive Development and Learning” project, funded by the Austrian Development Agency and
OSIAF ESP in partnership with Austrian NGO InterkulturellesZentrum (IZ)
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2.4 "Sport for Equal Opportunities for All” campaign
Chi ldren f rom inc lus ive s choo l s played w ith
wor ld famous che s s player , Armenian Che s s
Grandmaster LevonAronyan, who i s r epeated
che s s wor ld champion at che s s o lympic s .
In the frame of its annual “Sport for Equal
Opportunities for All” awareness raising campaigns
“Bridge of Hope” organized a chess session between
children with and without disabilities from inclusive
schools and the Armenian Chess Grandmaster, world
famous chess player, repeated chess world champion
LevonAronyan. The overall objective of this event was to influence the perceptions and prejudices towards children
with disabilities in the Armenian society. The chess session took place under the slogan “Chess for Equal
Opportunities” with the understanding that it is very effective when this message is spread through the speech of a
person like LevonAronyan, beloved and highly respected person in the whole Armenian society. Each child took with
him vivid memories from the game with the Grand Master and also aphotograph with the competitor‟s signature.
“We must speak about the rights of persons with disabilities. If we are able in a small way to do something which will
make the life of children with disabilities better, then we must do it, it is our duty. I quite enjoy such tournaments,”
noted Grand Master Aronyan in his interview with the journalists. Both the childrenand the famous chess player
were real messengers of inclusive society. The event was organized as part of the CNC advocacy actions.
2.5 “Bridge of Hope” Inclusive Theatre Troupe for Inclusive Society
In the frame of the CNC advocacy and awareness raising actions “Bridge of
Hope” inclusive theatre troupe presented its new performance in Yerevan
and in the TavushMarz. “The False and the Candid” (Tsurn u Shitaky)- an
Armenian folk tale was staged and performed for 4 times. The young
actors with their wonderful play and talents managed to spread their
overall message from the stage calling for kindness, friendship and
inclusive living for all.
The “Bridge of Hope” inclusive
theatre troupe enjoyed the applauds and appreciations of the audience
including more than 1000 school children, teachers, community leaders
and artists. Children from Orran centers also enjoyed the impressive play
of their peers.
At the beginning of November, in the frame of National Festival of
Children‟s Theatre Troupes called “Pomegranate”, “Bridge of Hope”
inclusive theatre troupe performed the new play “The False and the
Candid” andwas awarded the special prize of the festival.
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AZERBAIJAN
CNC member organizations in Azerbaijan are working with educationally deprived children. In 2015 the member
organizations implemented projects improving the living conditions and education opportunities for children living in
poverty and with special educational needs (SEN).
1. Working with Media
1.1 Media Monitoring
Media monitoring of the National and Regional online and published media outlets was conducted. The Media
covered the following issues:
Inclusive education conference and training, views of Ministry of Education on inclusion, first children‟s Paralympic
games; State regulations related to Inclusive education; exhibition of children with SEN, activities implemented in
Regions by CSOs, implementation of inclusive education programs in classes.
Totally 82 media products was/were monitored.
1.2 Social media activities
CNC member organizations were actively involved in social media. 52 news were uploaded on CNC Facebook page.
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On Facebook page the activities of CNC member organizations were published.
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Газеты - 18 Интернет сайты -19
youtube страницы -8
Facebook страницы -
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2. Advocacy Campaigns
2.1 Azerbaijan Children Union
Project: Support of gifted youth
Goal of the project: to support the creative and
educational opportunities of youth and adolescents
with disabilities and living in poverty.
The project team supported the beneficiaries‟ vocational
skills. A two month educational course was developed and
60 youth and adolescents participated in the sessions.
The advocacy campaign was conducted. Project beneficiaries‟ artworks were exhibited.
The main goal of the center is to create equal opportunities for education of children from low-income social strata of
society. Free lessons and various clubs will be held at the "Çərpələng "center for children from low-income families,
children who, for various economic and social reasons, do not go to school, children with disabilities.
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The center of pre-school and primary education Kite “Çərpələng”.
Children with low socio-economic status can receive additional educational services.
2.2 Education Center for Youth
Youth Enlightenment Forum - “My education - my future”
The Educational Center for Youth, a member of the
Caucasus Network for Children, the newspaper
“Caspian” and the Youth Campaign held a nationwide
Youth Enlightenment Forum.
Representatives of Ministry of Youth and Sports, the Youth Foundation under the President of the Republic of
Azerbaijan, and the national and civil organizations participated in the forum. Fakhraddin Hasanzade, executive
director of Educational Centre for Youth, presented theECY activities. Attention was paid to CNC activities in the
region.
Other speakers emphasized the necessity of the
enlightenment campaign among youth and the
importance of this campaign against illiteracy, poverty,
religious extremism, crime and other threats.
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Representatives of the government agencies appreciated the role of local CSOs and mass media towards the
enlightenment campaign and mentioned that government agencies would continue supporting these actions in the
future.
“Center for Child Development and Inclusive Education” started functioning in one of the regions of Azerbaijan
A “Center for Child Development and Inclusive Education” was
created under the regional office of the CNC member organization
Educational Center for Youth (ECY), situated in Agjabedi region of
Azerbaijan. The representatives of the ECY reported that the new
center was created out of its own internal resources and capabilities
of this non-governmental organization.
The Administration of the Agjabedi region donated an office for the "Center for Child Development and Inclusive
Education" and the activists and volunteers of the ECY provided the technical and the organizational part.
The main objective of the Center is to provide educational, intellectual and other services for children and
adolescents with disabilities. The offered courses are mainly designed for preschool children. Teachers and specialists
will prepare children for school; help children with their intellectual, physical and psychological development. The
Center´s staff works partly on a volunteer basis and partly receiving a symbolic remuneration. The main motto of the
Center is: Every child who receives inclusive education should grow as a person.
It should be noted that the “Center for Child Development and Inclusive Education” is the first of its kind in the
Agjabedi region; furthermore, the residents of the four nearby regions can use its services.
The center of pre-school and primary education Kite “Çərpələng”.
Children with low socio-economic status can receive additional educational services.
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Project – “Inclusive Decisions for Equal and Accountable Society”
“Inclusive Decisions for Equal and Accountable Society”
(IDEAS), the project supported by the European Union,
is implemented in cooperation with the Center for
Innovations in Education (CIE) and the British Council.
The main aim of the project is to strengthen the cooperation between the government and the NGOs working with
disabled persons, to support the protection of people with disabilities and to organize activities to raise awarenessof
their rights to education.
This project started in April 2013 and has now entered
its final stage. Recently, within the project, trainings for
50 school principals from Baku were organized at the
head office of theAccess Bank.
The employees of the Baku Education Department participated in the opening ceremony of the trainings. Participants
of the training could learn the philosophy and the existing different models of inclusive educations and international
experience..
“I was very impressed with the efforts of every participant to contribute to the involvement of disabled people inthe
education process. It is important not only for schools, but also very necessary for our society. We are proud of the
project implementationand glad to cooperate with the participants”, said Elizabeth White, the head of British Council
Azerbaijan, during her speech.
The trainings also aimed to support reforms of the government creating inclusive education models, taking into
account the State Strategy of the Republic of Azerbaijan on Educational Development.
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Training - Philosophical principals of inclusive education,
international experience and inclusion models.
The principals of 50 public schools participated.
"UMID" Social Development Public Union
Socio-economical activities in Azerbaijan
The project was supported by USAID. In the frame of the project 13 buildings of public schools and medical centers
were adopted. Exterior ramps were built at the main entrances.
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GEORGIA
The a im of the advocacy act ions in Georgia was to ra ise the community awareness o f the
educat ional r ights of chi ldren l iv ing in pover ty. The CNC member organizat ions act ively
cooperated with the na t ional media ,the CSOs working with chi ldren, publ ic schools and
univers it ies.
1. Media Activities 1.1. Media Monitoring
The aim of the media monitoring was to study articles on children with special needs in online media and analyze
their compliance with the professional and ethical standards.
The monitoring period was from April 1, 2015 to May 30, 2015 and covered 2 highly rated Georgian websites which
are educational news portal type: Edu.aris.ge andLiberali.ge.
Coverage of subjects edu.aris.ge
The methodology of monitoring
During the monitoring process the CDI team
was guided by the methodology approved in
more than 35 countries worldwide, which
includes two main parts of the research –
quantitative and qualitative analyses.
The quantitative analysis includes covered space
of selected subjects and the tone of the
coverage. Qualitative monitoring observes the
balance, or how the articles represent different
points of view. It also observes accuracy of the
materials used in the articleAnother component
of the qualitative analysis is the language of the
article.
Monitoring findings identified that the terms “Children with SEN” and “Persons with Disabilities” are used as
synonyms, ethical norms are observed on the websites and monitored subjects are covered in a neutral tone. The
journalists avoid to use children‟s opinion in their articles. The voice of children is not reflected..
During the monitoring process violation of journalistic ethical standards were not detected. Also, there were no cases
of using discriminative terminology or hate speech.
Coverage of subjects (%), edu.aris.ge
Ministry of
education in Georgia
25%
National education
centers19%
schools7%
Students3%
Teachers3%
Entrants5%
Universities
27%
Students3%
Children with
special needs 3%
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The onsites mainly publishe analytical
articles with news. Most of the articles
provide in-depth analysis of the events.
In spite of the critical evaluation of
journalists, there are no unethical
statements, and thus journalistic
standards are preserved.
Articles are based on facts and provide
more than one source. There are no
unethical statements.
2. ADVOCACY ACTIONS
2.1 Policy Brief – Poverty Influence on Education
Convention on the Rights of the Child
Adopted and opened for signature, ratification and
accession by General Assembly resolution 44/25 of 20
November 1989, entry into force 2 September 1990, in
accordance with article 49
Article 28
1. States Parties recognize the right of the child to education, and with a view to achieving this right progressively and on the basis of equal opportunity, they shall, in particular:
(c) Make higher education accessible to all on the basis of capacity by every appropriate means
Since 2011, poverty rates for the general population have improved. The number of people living on less than
US$1.25 a day (i.e., living in „extreme poverty‟) dropped from 9 per cent in 2011 to 4 per cent in 2013. The number
of people living on less than US$2.50 a day (i.e., living in „general poverty‟) also decreased from 38 per cent to 25
per cent. 11.6% of Georgian population lives in poverty; the unemployment rate is 12.4%. The poverty is higher in
regions than in Capital City and urban areas.
The policy briefdescribes the barriers for children living in poverty and rural areas from school to university.
According to the report, the barriers to accessing and completing HE are linked to student‟s geographic location and
socio-economic status. Schools were not offering the best possible education to all students and were too focused on
National exams/tests. Parents now feel that private tutoring has become a necessity. The pressure to success in exams
Ministry of education in Georgia
30%
Educational Resource centers
1%
National centers of education
6%Students
3%
Universities3%
Children with special needs 48%
Educational specialists
9%
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is stronger than ever. Children living in rural areas and poor families don‟t attend private classes and their scores at
national exams are lower than scores of students living in urban areas and well-being families.
The paper was reviewed by education specialists, school administration, teachers, parents and NGO members. The
recommendations were reviewed bystakeholders.
The paper was published in the magazine “Mastsavlebeli” (The Teacher) issued by the National Center of Teachers
Professional Development.
2.2.VIDEO ,,Influence of Poverty on Education in Georgia”
The video on "Influence of Poverty on Education" was published by the Civic Development Institute in the frameof theCaucasus Network for Children advocacy program.The video was uploaded on the Youtube channel. More than 600 citizens watched the video. The video was translated into English.
2.3 Workshop “How to reduce impact of poverty on Education”, Borjomi, Georgia
The workshop was organized in the frame of “Caucasus Network for Children” (CNC) advocacy program by Civic Development Institute, in November 2015. Public and private school teachers, principals, educational specialists, researchers and local government representatives participated in the workshop.
At the workshop participants discussed the role of schools and teachers for the improvement of education opportunities of children living in poverty. The teachers and principals shared their experiences of working with ethnic minority children living in poverty, the role of non-formal education for raising civic awareness and thedevelopment of child friendly environment in schools and communities.
2.4 Training: “Critical and Creative Thinking for Media Literacy”
The Civic Development Institute conducted the training “Critical and Creative Thinking for Media Literacy”.
The CSO Biliki partner school teachers of Civic Education participated in the training. The theoretical framework of
media literacy and teaching instructions were presented to the participants. School teachers developed detailed
instructions on teaching children‟s rights, tolerance and trafficking in public schools. The materials will be presented
at the teachers‟ conference and uploaded on media literacy web-portal.
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2.5 Fundraising workshop in Tbilisi, Georgia
Fundraising training was conducted on May 6 - 8, 2015 in Tbilisi. The members of Caucasus Network for Children (CNC) gathered in Georgia to take part in a 3-day EU application workshop. Network partners from the four CNC member countries were working on concepts for future Network projects. Trainer JarriLaine from Finland conducted the training. The CNC member organizations step-by-step defined the project scope and drafted concept notes. The most interesting part was getting tips and hints on how to present the content of a project. The CNC member organizations received helpful and useful ideas, instructions and suggestions.
During the training CNC member organizations from Georgia CDI and Biliki together with the OSGF (Open Society Georgia Foundation) developed a concept note for a project called “Strengthening Local Capacities for Children‟s Rights Protection in Georgia”. The Georgian CNC partners are happy that the concept note was approved by the European Commission. The project will be implemented in minority populated regions of Georgia and will strengthen human rights protection and democratization processes in regions with vulnerable populations through promoting educational rights and facilitating dialogue among different stakeholders on children‟s educational rights.
2.6.Charity event – cooperation with Regional Development Society – Scholarship Fund
Society “Regional Development Society– Scholarship Fund”
organized acharity event on December 25..
Tamar Mosiashvili, Education Programme manager at CDI
presented a paper on “How to reduce impact of poverty on
education”.
Five students received financial aid to continue their
educationat theuniversity.
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The main criteria of selection were student‟s socio-economic
status and their high academic performance. NatiaBukia, the
founder stated, “We are glad that many of you decided to
support our fund. All young people should have possibility to
receive university education. This is our first step”.
The Civic Development Institute representatives became fund
donors. The CDI team will continue the cooperation with the
RDS – Scholarship Fund.
NORTH CAUCASUS – RUSSIAN FEDERATION
The main activities of CNC member organization working in the North Caucasus Region are: training, non-formal
education clubs, producing films and publications.
1. Advocacy actions
1.1.Training for teaching young learners (9 – 15 years old)
A training course for teachers was developed and conducted.
Forty five teachers of public schools participated in the
training. The training course covered teaching instructions,
reading strategies, creative thinking development approuches
and psychological issues.
Training course included the following topics:
“How to work with a book- An extraordinary window
of tale”,
“How to use associative map metaphors”,
“Instructions for working with personal histories
through arts”.
Additional 500 copies of “An extraordinary window of tale” by Inna Airapetyanwere published and distributed to
teachers, social workers and school psychologists.
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Gallery
In North Ossetia AnzhelaKotsoeva delivered five
trainings on Multi therapy for 12 children
Autumn reading of tales, Ingushetia
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Invitation poster of Forum Theatre Co-organizers of Inclusive Fest 2014 -2015
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CONTACTINFORMATION
Armenia Bridge of Hope
Since its establishment in 1996 Bridge of Hope has been working in the field of disability and human rights influencing
the paradigm shift in existing approaches to disability issues in Armenia.
Address: Street Koryun 19-a, 0009 Yerevan
Phone: 0037410 589186
Mail: [email protected]
www.bridgeofhope.am
ORRAN
Orran was established in Yerevan in April 2000. The word “Orran” means haven in the Armenian language. Orran
was established with the mission of preventing the spread of destitution and begging among Armenia‟s children and
elderly.
Address: Street 6 First Yekmalian, 002 Yerevan
Phone: 003741 535167
Mail: [email protected]
www.orran.am
Georgia Civic Development Institute
CDI‟s mission comprises rising civic awareness in the society with the special emphasis on youth, defending human
rights, promotion of cultural ecology, and support to motivated involvement of each citizen into the country-wide
institutional capacity building.
Address: Chovelidzestreet 10, Tbilisi, Georgia, 0160
Phone:+995 32 2183636
Mail: [email protected]
www.cdi.org.ge
Society Biliki Society Biliki is a non-governmental, non-profit organization. It was founded in May 1997, in ShidaKartli, Gori. The mission of the organization is to help every child to fully realize their potential, regardless of social, ethnic and religious background.
Address: 19/A Rustaveli Street, Gori
Phone: 0099537 0275410
www.biliki.ge
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Azerbaijan Azerbaijan Children's Union
Azerbaijan Children Union (ACU) is a public organization, carrying out its activities within a period of more than 20
years. ACU carries out its activity in various fields from the period of independence and contributed to the solution of
various problems.
Mail: [email protected] Phone: +99412 513 24 63
http://children-az.org/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Azerbaijan-Children-Union/276480655716463?ref=hl
“Buta” Humanitarian Foundation for Children
The Humanitarian Foundation for Children “BUTA” (HCF) being a non-governmental humanitarian fund was
registered as on July 17, 1995. The mission of the organization is to engage in the problems of refugees, IDPs,
invalids and children without parents and the environment these children live.
Address: H. Jandabipz. Block 3866, 92A, apt.170, 1122 Baku
Mail: [email protected]
Phone: 0099412 5306356
https://www.facebook.com/ButaHumanitarianFoundationForChildren
Center for Innovations in Education
In 2004, the Center for Innovations in Education (CIE) was created as a national NGO that serves as a national
association for parents, teachers, and faculty. CIE advocates for reforms in education and promotes ongoing
development for education professionals.
Mail: [email protected]
Phone: 0099412 4986043
http://www.cie.az/
Educational Center for Youth
Educational Center for Youth was founded in Baku by a group of students in December 12th, 2000. Active
participation of the young people in civil society and finding solutions to their social problems were declared by the
Center as its main goals, and the development of youth, education, culture and civil society taken as its crucial action
orientation.
Mail: [email protected] Phone: 0099412 4342203 http://gtm.az/ https://www.facebook.com/EducationalCenterforYouth
"Umid" Support to Social Development Public Union
"Umid" Support to Social Development Public Union is an independent national NGO of Azerbaijan working to help
the marginalized segment of the population, in resolving their basic needs and social problems, improving the
education condition, developing communities, creating economic opportunities for the people etc.
Address: A.Javad str.-7a, Yasamal, Baku
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Mail: [email protected]
Phone: 0099412 4345315
www.umid-hsdm.com
Russian Federation Chechen Regional Public Institution “Art Serlo”
Director: NazhimudiIdalov
Address: Pobedy str. 54, ap. 4, settlement Oyskhar, Gudermesraion, Russian Federation – the Chechen Republic
Mail: [email protected]
Chechen Regional Public Organization “Creation”
Executive Director: LilyaYusupova
Address: str. Novogroznenskaya 44, Gudermes, Russian Federation – the Chechen Republic
Mail: [email protected]
Chechen regional Public organization "Social-Psychological Resource Center (CHROO RSPC) Uspokoeniedushi - SINTEM
Board Director: AsetGanaeva
Address: str. Mayakovskogo 86A, ap. 7, 364 000 Grozny, Russian Federation - the Chechen Republic
Mail: [email protected]
Website: www.sintemngo.ru
Facebook: grantsintem
Regional Public organization “Association of Teachers of Ingushetia”
President: ZalinaDzeytova
Address: Shosseynaya str. 1A, settlement Troitskaya, Russian Federation – the Republic of Ingushetia
Mail: [email protected] www.autri.ru
North Ossetian Regional Public Organization “Civil Initiative”
Chairman: Oleg Teziev
Address: str. Gerzena 6, ap. 8, Vladikavkaz, Russian Federation – the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania
Mail: [email protected]
