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        "rendered": "<h2>Partnership for Sharing Knowledge to Empower Parents of Children with Disabilities<\/h2>\n<h3>About the Project<\/h3>\n<p>The project \u201cPartnership for Sharing Knowledge to Empower Parents of Children with Disabilities through Mutual Learning\u201d brings together organisations from four European countries with one shared mission: to strengthen, inspire, and empower parents of young children with disabilities through knowledge exchange, peer support, and practical learning tools.<\/p>\n<p>The early years of a child with special needs are crucial \u2014 not only for development, but also for parents, who often navigate uncertainty, complex emotions, stigma, and a lack of clear information. This project aims to support parents in this sensitive period by offering resources, shared expertise, and pathways to cooperation between families and professionals.<\/p>\n<h3>Project Goal<\/h3>\n<p>Our core ambition is to empower parents by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>increasing their confidence and knowledge,<\/li>\n<li>strengthening peer-to-peer support networks,<\/li>\n<li>addressing social stigma and promoting self-advocacy,<\/li>\n<li>safeguarding parents\u2019 emotional wellbeing, and<\/li>\n<li>improving their access to information and services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>By developing training resources and sharing good practices across Europe, we want families to feel heard, supported, and equipped to create nurturing, inclusive environments for their children.<\/p>\n<h3>Activities<\/h3>\n<p>The project is implemented by four partner organisations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Karin Dom Foundation (Bulgaria) \u2013 Project Lead<\/li>\n<li>Fondazione Paideia Ente Filantropico (Italy)<\/li>\n<li>Babes-Bolyai University (Romania)<\/li>\n<li>SOFT Tulip Foundation (Netherlands)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Key activities include:<\/p>\n<p><b>1. Knowledge-Sharing Events<\/b><br \/>\nInternational meetings and exchanges that bring professionals and parents together to share experiences and strengthen collaboration.<\/p>\n<p><b>2. Research on Family Support Systems<\/b><br \/>\nA comparative mapping of strengths, gaps, and opportunities in existing support systems for families of young children with disabilities.<\/p>\n<p><b>3. Collection of Good Practices<\/b><br \/>\nIdentifying effective approaches to parent empowerment and summarising them in an accessible Handbook of Good Practices.<\/p>\n<p><b>4. Development of Training Materials<\/b><br \/>\nCreating a methodology and a training guide on family empowerment and parent-to-parent support.<\/p>\n<p><b>5. Pilot Training Course<\/b><br \/>\nTesting and refining the training resources with parents and professionals from the partner countries.<\/p>\n<p><b>6. Practical Guidelines<\/b><br \/>\nDeveloping easy-to-use tools for sustaining family empowerment and peer support networks.<\/p>\n<h3>Expected Results<\/h3>\n<p>By the end of the project, we expect to achieve:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>increased awareness of family empowerment and how it can be achieved in practice;<\/li>\n<li>improved shared understanding among professionals and parents of good practices that support empowerment;<\/li>\n<li>a set of high-quality training materials and resources for parents and professionals;<\/li>\n<li>practical guidelines for parent-to-parent support and sustainable family networks;<\/li>\n<li>strengthened cross-country cooperation and long-term partnerships.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This collaboration builds on a shared belief in the power of knowledge, mutual learning, and community support. The results will be integrated into the long-term work of all partner organisations and can be used to develop future initiatives beyond the Erasmus+ Programme.<\/p>\n<h3>Project Duration<\/h3>\n<p>1 November 2025 \u2013 30 April 2028<\/p>\n<h3>Funding<\/h3>\n<p>This project is funded by the Erasmus+ Programme, Cooperation Partnerships.<\/p>\n<p>This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the European Commission cannot be held responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained therein.<\/p>",
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