CHAVORE - for the mental well-being of vulnerable communities

The CHAVORE project aims to address the critical issue of the mental and physical well-being of young children,  

especially among vulnerable communities such as Roma. This initiative is based on a thorough needs assessment  

and recognises the importance of early childhood in shaping lifelong health and well-being. The project  

its specific objectives are closely aligned with the needs identified and are designed to be comprehensive  

deal with them. We work with children aged 3-6, their parents and the professionals who work with them.

What do we do in the CHAVORE project?

1. Improving mental health and wellbeing: the project aims to improve the mental health of young Roma children

and their general well-being through personalised support and interventions. 

2. Promoting quality early childhood education and care: CHAVORE aims to promote the

improving the quality, inclusiveness and responsiveness of education and care services in  

to better meet the mental health needs of vulnerable children. 

3. Capacity building for professionals: the project aims to build the capacity of early childhood professionals

strengthen capacity to address the mental health needs of young Roma children  

through self-training and resource development. 

4. Empowering parents and carers: CHAVORE aims to empower parents and carers to

equip them with the knowledge, skills and tools to respond better  

the mental health needs of their children and create a supportive family environment. 

5. Raising awareness: the project will raise awareness of early mental health support

the importance, both in vulnerable communities and among a wide range of (early childhood) stakeholders  

among. 

The consortium expects the following short, medium and long-term impacts from the project:

How will the CHAVORE project make the world a better place in small ways?

Short-term effects: 

• A better and deeper understanding of young children and their individual needs, as well as the vulnerable

the multiple challenges affecting the mental health and well-being of people in these communities. 

• Increasing awareness and knowledge of early childhood professionals and parents about the

mental health needs. 

• It is specifically tailored for young children in vulnerable communities, such as Roma, enhanced support mechanisms.
• Strengthening the competences of early childhood professionals and parents in the mental health of young childrento effectively support your health. 

  Medium-term impacts:

• Behavioural changes in the approach of parents and early childhood professionals to children more inclusive, supportive and sensitive approaches to mental health  displacement.
• A reduction in mental health problems among young Roma children to the resources, better access to support mechanisms and coping strategies.
• Increased participation of children in various processes that positively influence their mental

  their health and general development. 

  Long-term effects: 

  • Sustainable social attitudes and practices towards early childhood mental health

  change, creating a more inclusive and supportive environment for all. 

  • Improving the long-term mental and physical well-being of young Roma children, laying the foundations for the future

  healthier generations. 

  • Making early childhood mental health and well-being a policy priority at national and European level

  level.

Our international project partners:

• Education and Reseach Institute, Slovenia
• Open Academy Step by Step Croatia
• SD
• KEC 

The programme is supported by:

International Step by Step Association