Creating Safe Spaces For Young Children
Early Starters International is an educational humanitarian organization that brings back a healthy childhood to young children in emergency situations and vulnerable communities around the world.
Early childhood education for all
Access to a safe early learning space is a universal right and a basic need for all children - even during humanitarian disasters and emergencies. Our mission is to bring back a healthy childhood to young children in emergency situations and vulnerable communities around the world.
Access to a secure environment is a fundamental right
Safe spaces tailored for young children in crisis situations prioritize their developmental needs, alleviate the trauma arising from war and natural disasters, and ensure each child has a secure place for play, learning, and growth.
What Is An Emergency Early Childhood Safe Space?
Early Starters' safe spaces cultivate a warm, inclusive atmosphere where young children experience a profound sense of belonging and empowerment. These spaces are staffed by community members fluent in the children's language, trained, and supervised to work with children who have experienced trauma. These spaces not only play a vital role in helping children cope with the effects of trauma but also provide parents with opportunities for employment, language acquisition and professional development, secure in the knowledge that their children are well-cared for.
Our Values
Human Dignity
Every person, especially the children participating in our programs, is valued as an autonomous being and has the right to be respected and valued.
Adaptability
We change quickly to new situations and conditions and respect the need to adjust to different cultures and norms of each community.
Personalization
We see each person as an individual with different needs and we adapt our approach according to those needs.
Inclusion
All children are given equal opportunity and resources, regardless of background, gender, race, socio-economic status and capability.
Childhood doesn’t wait for children; their childhood is now.
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