[[en]]Can you tell us a bit more about yourself and your role within Save the Children? [[fr]]Can you tell us a bit more about yourself and your role within Save the Children? [[es]] ¿Puedes contarnos un poco más sobre ti y tu rol dentro de Save the Children? [[nl]]Can you tell us a bit more about yourself and your role within Save the Children? [[pt]]Can you tell us a bit more about yourself and your role within Save the Children?
[[en]]Hello! My name is Georgiana, and I am a psychologist and trainer with over 10 years of experience in working with children and young people from disadvantaged communities. I specialize in developing and coordinating intervention programs for vulnerable children and their families, including children with disabilities, children from marginalized communities, and victims of domestic abuse. Currently, I lead a team of over 50 psychologists and educational specialists in social and educational programs run by Save the Children in 4 counties in Romania, involving more than 500 children. Since June 2022, I'm also coordinating the activities of the mobile school in Bucharest. [[fr]]Hello! My name is Georgiana, and I am a psychologist and trainer with over 10 years of experience in working with children and young people from disadvantaged communities. I specialize in developing and coordinating intervention programs for vulnerable children and their families, including children with disabilities, children from marginalized communities, and victims of domestic abuse. Currently, I lead a team of over 50 psychologists and educational specialists in social and educational programs run by Save the Children in 4 counties in Romania, involving more than 500 children. Since June 2022, I'm also coordinating the activities of the mobile school in Bucharest. [[es]]¡Hola! Mi nombre es Georgiana, soy psicóloga y formadora con más de 10 años de experiencia trabajando con niños y jóvenes de comunidades desfavorecidas. Me especializo en desarrollar y coordinar programas de intervención para niños vulnerables y sus familias, incluyendo niños con discapacidades, niños de comunidades marginadas y víctimas de abuso doméstico. Actualmente, lidero un equipo de más de 50 psicólogos y especialistas en educación en programas sociales y educativos dirigidos por Save the Children en 4 condados de Rumania, involucrando a más de 500 niños. Desde junio de 2022, también coordino las actividades de la escuela móvil en Bucarest. [[nl]]Hello! My name is Georgiana, and I am a psychologist and trainer with over 10 years of experience in working with children and young people from disadvantaged communities. I specialize in developing and coordinating intervention programs for vulnerable children and their families, including children with disabilities, children from marginalized communities, and victims of domestic abuse. Currently, I lead a team of over 50 psychologists and educational specialists in social and educational programs run by Save the Children in 4 counties in Romania, involving more than 500 children. Since June 2022, I'm also coordinating the activities of the mobile school in Bucharest. [[pt]]Hello! My name is Georgiana, and I am a psychologist and trainer with over 10 years of experience in working with children and young people from disadvantaged communities. I specialize in developing and coordinating intervention programs for vulnerable children and their families, including children with disabilities, children from marginalized communities, and victims of domestic abuse. Currently, I lead a team of over 50 psychologists and educational specialists in social and educational programs run by Save the Children in 4 counties in Romania, involving more than 500 children. Since June 2022, I'm also coordinating the activities of the mobile school in Bucharest.
[[en]]Can you share with us what Save the Children did for Ukrainian refugees right after the start of the conflict? [[fr]]Can you share with us what Save the Children did for Ukrainian refugees right after the start of the conflict? [[es]]¿Puedes compartir con nosotros lo que hizo Save the Children por los refugiados ucranianos justo después del inicio del conflicto? [[nl]]Can you share with us what Save the Children did for Ukrainian refugees right after the start of the conflict? [[pt]]Can you share with us what Save the Children did for Ukrainian refugees right after the start of the conflict?
[[en]]When the conflict in Ukraine escalated in February 2022, Save the Children Romania responded immediately by setting up spaces at border areas to welcome and support children and adults. We provided emotional support, distributed essential items, and referred refugees to temporary shelters. Since the very beginning, we have been consistently assisting Ukrainian refugees at border crossing points, accommodation centers, and refugee camps. We've also established counseling services and integrated service centers to provide guidance on how to access basic services. [[fr]]When the conflict in Ukraine escalated in February 2022, Save the Children Romania responded immediately by setting up spaces at border areas to welcome and support children and adults. We provided emotional support, distributed essential items, and referred refugees to temporary shelters. Since the very beginning, we have been consistently assisting Ukrainian refugees at border crossing points, accommodation centers, and refugee camps. We've also established counseling services and integrated service centers to provide guidance on how to access basic services. [[es]]Cuando el conflicto en Ucrania se intensificó en febrero de 2022, Save the Children Rumania respondió de inmediato estableciendo espacios en áreas fronterizas para dar la bienvenida y apoyar a niños y adultos. Proporcionamos apoyo emocional, distribuimos artículos esenciales y remitimos a los refugiados a refugios temporales. Desde el principio, hemos estado asistiendo de manera constante a los refugiados ucranianos en los puntos de cruce de la frontera, los centros de alojamiento y los campos de refugiados. También hemos establecido servicios de asesoramiento y centros de servicios integrados para brindar orientación sobre cómo acceder a servicios básicos. [[nl]]When the conflict in Ukraine escalated in February 2022, Save the Children Romania responded immediately by setting up spaces at border areas to welcome and support children and adults. We provided emotional support, distributed essential items, and referred refugees to temporary shelters. Since the very beginning, we have been consistently assisting Ukrainian refugees at border crossing points, accommodation centers, and refugee camps. We've also established counseling services and integrated service centers to provide guidance on how to access basic services. [[pt]]When the conflict in Ukraine escalated in February 2022, Save the Children Romania responded immediately by setting up spaces at border areas to welcome and support children and adults. We provided emotional support, distributed essential items, and referred refugees to temporary shelters. Since the very beginning, we have been consistently assisting Ukrainian refugees at border crossing points, accommodation centers, and refugee camps. We've also established counseling services and integrated service centers to provide guidance on how to access basic services.
[[en]]Why did you decide to use a mobile school tool in the programs for children and families from Ukraine? [[fr]]Why did you decide to use a mobile school tool in the programs for children and families from Ukraine? [[es]]¿Por qué decidieron utilizar una escuela móvil en los programas para niños y familias de Ucrania? [[nl]]Why did you decide to use a mobile school tool in the programs for children and families from Ukraine? [[pt]]Why did you decide to use a mobile school tool in the programs for children and families from Ukraine?
[[en]]In the past school year from September 2022 to June 2023), most Ukrainian children attended the Ukrainian education system remotely, given that studies conducted in other countries are not recognized for Ukrainian children, only the Ukrainian school curriculum. In this context, the educational activities organized through the mobile school were for some children the only way of face-to-face connection. At the same time, the children had the opportunity to discover a friendly environment, to work together with other children of different ages and to exchange common impressions and experiences. [[fr]]In the past school year from September 2022 to June 2023), most Ukrainian children attended the Ukrainian education system remotely, given that studies conducted in other countries are not recognized for Ukrainian children, only the Ukrainian school curriculum. In this context, the educational activities organized through the mobile school were for some children the only way of face-to-face connection. At the same time, the children had the opportunity to discover a friendly environment, to work together with other children of different ages and to exchange common impressions and experiences. [[es]]En el pasado año escolar, desde septiembre de 2022 hasta junio de 2023, la mayoría de los niños ucranianos asistieron al sistema educativo ucraniano de forma remota, ya que los estudios realizados en otros países no son reconocidos para los niños ucranianos, solo el plan de estudios ucraniano. En este contexto, las actividades educativas organizadas a través de la escuela móvil fueron para algunos niños la única forma de conexión cara a cara. Al mismo tiempo, los niños tuvieron la oportunidad de descubrir un entorno amigable, trabajar junto a otros niños de diferentes edades y compartir impresiones y experiencias comunes.[[nl]]In the past school year from September 2022 to June 2023), most Ukrainian children attended the Ukrainian education system remotely, given that studies conducted in other countries are not recognized for Ukrainian children, only the Ukrainian school curriculum. In this context, the educational activities organized through the mobile school were for some children the only way of face-to-face connection. At the same time, the children had the opportunity to discover a friendly environment, to work together with other children of different ages and to exchange common impressions and experiences. [[pt]]In the past school year from September 2022 to June 2023), most Ukrainian children attended the Ukrainian education system remotely, given that studies conducted in other countries are not recognized for Ukrainian children, only the Ukrainian school curriculum. In this context, the educational activities organized through the mobile school were for some children the only way of face-to-face connection. At the same time, the children had the opportunity to discover a friendly environment, to work together with other children of different ages and to exchange common impressions and experiences.
[[en]]This way, the mobile school became crucial in our educational efforts for Ukrainian children. It provided a structured way to engage children in non-formal education. The bilingual approach in Ukrainian, combined with resources from StreetSmart Play, enabled us to effectively engage the children. [[fr]]This way, the mobile school became crucial in our educational efforts for Ukrainian children. It provided a structured way to engage children in non-formal education. The bilingual approach in Ukrainian, combined with resources from StreetSmart Play, enabled us to effectively engage the children. [[es]]De esta manera, la escuela móvil se convirtió en algo crucial en nuestros esfuerzos educativos para los niños ucranianos. Proporcionó una forma estructurada de involucrar a los niños en la educación no formal. El enfoque bilingüe en ucraniano, combinado con recursos de StreetSmart Play, nos permitió involucrar efectivamente a los niños. [[nl]]This way, the mobile school became crucial in our educational efforts for Ukrainian children. It provided a structured way to engage children in non-formal education. The bilingual approach in Ukrainian, combined with resources from StreetSmart Play, enabled us to effectively engage the children. [[pt]]This way, the mobile school became crucial in our educational efforts for Ukrainian children. It provided a structured way to engage children in non-formal education. The bilingual approach in Ukrainian, combined with resources from StreetSmart Play, enabled us to effectively engage the children.
[[en]]Last year, the team conducted almost 100 sessions with the mobile school in six months. How was the experience of working with the tool? [[fr]]Last year, the team conducted almost 100 sessions with the mobile school in six months. How was the experience of working with the tool? [[es]]El año pasado, el equipo realizó casi 100 sesiones con la escuela móvil en seis meses. ¿Cómo fue la experiencia de trabajar con esta herramienta? [[nl]]Last year, the team conducted almost 100 sessions with the mobile school in six months. How was the experience of working with the tool? [[pt]]Last year, the team conducted almost 100 sessions with the mobile school in six months. How was the experience of working with the tool?
[[en]]At times, it was challenging for us to conduct all the sessions, given the short time and the challenging weather conditions we had to work in. During the summer, we carried out activities almost daily, both at Romexpo – a hub for refugee reception in Bucharest - and in the partner schools in Bucharest with which we managed to establish a partnership for the inclusion of Ukrainian children in schools. [[fr]]At times, it was challenging for us to conduct all the sessions, given the short time and the challenging weather conditions we had to work in. During the summer, we carried out activities almost daily, both at Romexpo – a hub for refugee reception in Bucharest - and in the partner schools in Bucharest with which we managed to establish a partnership for the inclusion of Ukrainian children in schools. [[es]]En ocasiones, nos resultó desafiante llevar a cabo todas las sesiones dadas las limitaciones de tiempo y las condiciones climáticas difíciles en las que tuvimos que trabajar. Durante el verano, llevamos a cabo actividades casi a diario, tanto en Romexpo, un centro de recepción de refugiados en Bucarest, como en las escuelas asociadas en Bucarest con las que logramos establecer una colaboración para la inclusión de niños ucranianos en las escuelas.[[nl]]At times, it was challenging for us to conduct all the sessions, given the short time and the challenging weather conditions we had to work in. During the summer, we carried out activities almost daily, both at Romexpo – a hub for refugee reception in Bucharest - and in the partner schools in Bucharest with which we managed to establish a partnership for the inclusion of Ukrainian children in schools. [[pt]]At times, it was challenging for us to conduct all the sessions, given the short time and the challenging weather conditions we had to work in. During the summer, we carried out activities almost daily, both at Romexpo – a hub for refugee reception in Bucharest - and in the partner schools in Bucharest with which we managed to establish a partnership for the inclusion of Ukrainian children in schools.
[[en]]The mobile school played an essential role in the inclusion of children because it makes use of a universal language, well understood by the little ones, and the panels in both Ukrainian and Romanian were also of great help. [[fr]]The mobile school played an essential role in the inclusion of children because it makes use of a universal language, well understood by the little ones, and the panels in both Ukrainian and Romanian were also of great help. [[es]]La escuela móvil desempeñó un papel esencial en la inclusión de los niños, ya que utiliza un lenguaje universal, fácilmente comprendido por los más pequeños, y los paneles en ucraniano y rumano también resultaron de gran ayuda.[[nl]]The mobile school played an essential role in the inclusion of children because it makes use of a universal language, well understood by the little ones, and the panels in both Ukrainian and Romanian were also of great help. [[pt]]The mobile school played an essential role in the inclusion of children because it makes use of a universal language, well understood by the little ones, and the panels in both Ukrainian and Romanian were also of great help.
[[en]]What lessons have you learned from your work with Ukrainian children and families? [[fr]]What lessons have you learned from your work with Ukrainian children and families? [[es]]¿Qué lecciones han aprendido de su trabajo con niños y familias ucranianas? [[nl]]What lessons have you learned from your work with Ukrainian children and families? [[pt]]What lessons have you learned from your work with Ukrainian children and families?
[[en]]At the end of autumn, I remember we had the most productive day with the mobile school. We planned 2 interventions that day, for about 80 children in total. Children from different backgrounds quickly started bonding, engaged in activities, and learned together. This is how my colleague Tibi remembers that day: [[fr]]At the end of autumn, I remember we had the most productive day with the mobile school. We planned 2 interventions that day, for about 80 children in total. Children from different backgrounds quickly started bonding, engaged in activities, and learned together. This is how my colleague Tibi remembers that day: [[es]]A finales del otoño, recuerdo que tuvimos el día más productivo con la escuela móvil. Planeamos 2 intervenciones ese día, para alrededor de 80 niños en total. Los niños de diferentes orígenes rápidamente comenzaron a establecer vínculos, participaron en actividades y aprendieron juntos. Así es como mi colega Tibi recuerda ese día:[[nl]]At the end of autumn, I remember we had the most productive day with the mobile school. We planned 2 interventions that day, for about 80 children in total. Children from different backgrounds quickly started bonding, engaged in activities, and learned together. This is how my colleague Tibi remembers that day: [[pt]]At the end of autumn, I remember we had the most productive day with the mobile school. We planned 2 interventions that day, for about 80 children in total. Children from different backgrounds quickly started bonding, engaged in activities, and learned together. This is how my colleague Tibi remembers that day:
[[en]]”It was a fantastic moment because this experience showed us that we truly understood what mobile school is for, thanks to the training and our own experiences. As we passed the refugee line with the mobile school, the children immediately widened their eyes and showed a lot of enthusiasm. In a few minutes, the school became an independent tool, where everybody found his place in a very natural way.” [[fr]]”It was a fantastic moment because this experience showed us that we truly understood what mobile school is for, thanks to the training and our own experiences. As we passed the refugee line with the mobile school, the children immediately widened their eyes and showed a lot of enthusiasm. In a few minutes, the school became an independent tool, where everybody found his place in a very natural way.” [[es]]”Fue un momento fantástico porque esta experiencia nos mostró para qué sirve realmente la escuela móvil, gracias a la formación y nuestras propias experiencias. Cuando pasamos la línea de refugiados con la escuela móvil, los niños abrieron inmediatamente los ojos y mostraron mucho entusiasmo. En cuestión de minutos, la escuela se convirtió en una herramienta independiente, donde todos encontraron su lugar de manera muy natural."[[nl]]”It was a fantastic moment because this experience showed us that we truly understood what mobile school is for, thanks to the training and our own experiences. As we passed the refugee line with the mobile school, the children immediately widened their eyes and showed a lot of enthusiasm. In a few minutes, the school became an independent tool, where everybody found his place in a very natural way.” [[pt]]”It was a fantastic moment because this experience showed us that we truly understood what mobile school is for, thanks to the training and our own experiences. As we passed the refugee line with the mobile school, the children immediately widened their eyes and showed a lot of enthusiasm. In a few minutes, the school became an independent tool, where everybody found his place in a very natural way.”
[[en]]How do you see the future of your work with Ukrainian children and families? [[fr]]How do you see the future of your work with Ukrainian children and families? [[es]]¿Cómo ves el futuro de tu trabajo con niños y familias ucranianas? [[nl]]How do you see the future of your work with Ukrainian children and families? [[pt]]How do you see the future of your work with Ukrainian children and families?
[[en]]Given the ongoing conflict, many Ukrainian refugees will continue to seek refuge in Romania. We aim to continue our comprehensive support, emphasizing community integration, self-reliance, and durable solutions. Our program will also aim to ensure that vulnerable host community children, as well as other migrants, asylum seekers, and refugees in the country benefit from the interventions, particularly in the development of policies that respect their rights and provide the assistance they need. [[fr]]Given the ongoing conflict, many Ukrainian refugees will continue to seek refuge in Romania. We aim to continue our comprehensive support, emphasizing community integration, self-reliance, and durable solutions. Our program will also aim to ensure that vulnerable host community children, as well as other migrants, asylum seekers, and refugees in the country benefit from the interventions, particularly in the development of policies that respect their rights and provide the assistance they need. [[es]]Dado el conflicto en curso, muchos refugiados ucranianos seguirán buscando refugio en Rumania. Tenemos como objetivo continuar brindando un apoyo integral, haciendo hincapié en la integración comunitaria, la autosuficiencia y soluciones duraderas. Nuestro programa también tiene como objetivo garantizar que los niños vulnerables de la comunidad anfitriona, así como otros migrantes, solicitantes de asilo y refugiados en el país, se beneficien de las intervenciones, en particular en el desarrollo de políticas que respeten sus derechos y proporcionen la asistencia que necesitan. [[nl]]Given the ongoing conflict, many Ukrainian refugees will continue to seek refuge in Romania. We aim to continue our comprehensive support, emphasizing community integration, self-reliance, and durable solutions. Our program will also aim to ensure that vulnerable host community children, as well as other migrants, asylum seekers, and refugees in the country benefit from the interventions, particularly in the development of policies that respect their rights and provide the assistance they need. [[pt]]Given the ongoing conflict, many Ukrainian refugees will continue to seek refuge in Romania. We aim to continue our comprehensive support, emphasizing community integration, self-reliance, and durable solutions. Our program will also aim to ensure that vulnerable host community children, as well as other migrants, asylum seekers, and refugees in the country benefit from the interventions, particularly in the development of policies that respect their rights and provide the assistance they need.
More about our partner Save The Children Bucharest: https://www.salvaticopiii.ro/
