Each new member brings important experience and knowledge which enhances the Network’s ability to undertake its mission, and brings us closer to realising our vision. As a member-led organization, we eagerly want to learn from you and with you as we continue on this journey to establish Barnahus and similar services throughout Europe.
Warmest congratulations to the newest service to open, Childhood-haus Berlin. Many impressive speakers joined the online inauguration. The work to open Childhood-hauses throughout Germany is led by the World Childhood Foundation Germany, a PROMISE Barnahus Network member.
A third location of Barnahus in Estonia has been opened in Jõhvis. The inauguration was attended by Kersti Kaljulaid, President of Estonia, and Tanel Kiik, Minister of Social Affairs. With the country having Barnahus in the North, South and East, one more location is proposed in the West. Find out more in the press release and in the media.
Presenting a summary of media mentions of Barnahus from the past few months: The draft law on Barnahus for the Republic of Slovenia was put to public consultation in summer 2020, and is available in English. See this press release for good background to the bill. The draft law was prepared with the help of the Joint EU Structural Reform Support (DG REFORM) – Council of Europe project, on supporting the implementation of Barnahus in Slovenia – Phase II (2019-2021). Find out more.
The first Barnahus in Spain has been inaugurated in Tarragona (Catalonia).