Eurochild

Eurochild is the largest network of organisations & individuals with 234 members from 41 countries.

Eurochild is the largest network of organisations with almost 200 members in 41 countries. We are a network of organisations working with and for children throughout Europe, striving for a society that respects the rights of children. We influence policies, build internal capacities, facilitate mutual learning and exchange practice and research. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child is the foundation of all our work.

10/10/2026

Did you know that 13% of children in Europe experience mental health problems? School pressure can also affect children’s wellbeing. That’s why it’s so important to talk about mental health and ensure every child feels heard, supported and understood.

The Eurochild Children’s Council has adapted the European Commission’s Guidelines on Wellbeing and Mental Health at School into a child-friendly version, making the recommendations easier for children to understand and put into practice!

Today, on , let’s explore how we can better support students who are struggling with their mental health and help them access the support they need.

Here are some ways we can all make a difference:
🔸 Learn more about mental health to build understanding and care.
🔸 Encourage conversations about feelings and mental health at school.
🔸 Check in on your classmates.
🔸 Help create safe spaces where everyone feels comfortable sharing how they feel.
🔸 If you’re struggling, reach out to someone you trust. You don’t have to face it alone.

📖 Read our child-friendly report and share it with children around you: https://eurochild.org/resource/accessible-report-of-the-european-commission-guidelines-on-wellbeing-and-mental-health-at-school/

08/10/2026

How we regranted €1.3 million to prevent violence against children

Delivered by Eurochild and Terre des hommes foundation and co-funded by the European Union, hashtag has channelled funds to local projects addressing violence against children. Some of which have never received this type of capacity building and financial support before.

On 1 October, project partners from 48 civil society organisations in 9 countries, including colleagues who travelled from Ukraine, met EU institutions and policymakers at the European Economic and Social Committee in Brussels to discuss learnings from this initiative.

Watch the video and read more: https://eurochild.org/news/from-local-practice-to-eu-policy-the-power-of-investing-in-grassroots-organisations-and-voices/

08/10/2026

How we regranted €1.3 million to prevent violence against children

Delivered by Eurochild and and co-funded by the European Union, has channelled funds to local projects addressing violence against children. Some of which have never received this type of capacity building and financial support before.

On 1 October, project partners from 48 civil society organisations in 9 countries, including colleagues who travelled from Ukraine, met EU institutions and policymakers at the European Economic and Social Committee in Brussels to discuss learnings from this initiative.

Read more on eurochild.org

07/10/2026

For the first time, a child took the floor at the Social Innovation+ Initiative, and we’re incredibly proud that it was 17-year-old Georgios Efrem, a former member of the Eurochild Children’s Council.

He reminded the audience that one of the most meaningful forms of social innovation may be ensuring that children and young people participate in decision-making.

https://eurochild.org/eurochild-childrens-council/

06/10/2026

Accessible information is essential for meaningful participation. If a document is difficult to read, understand or navigate, it can become a barrier to children having their voices heard.

That’s why Eurochild, together with the Learning for Well-being Foundation, has developed a practical guide with simple tips to make written and digital information clearer and more inclusive.

Developed with children’s experiences and perspectives in mind, the guide looks at language, structure, layout and visual presentation.

Read it here: https://eurochild.org/resource/a-guide-to-create-accessible-documents-with-and-for-children/

05/10/2026

We are deeply alarmed that the European Network Against Racism - ENAR has lost its EU operating grant after more than 20 years of partnership. Our network stands in solidarity with ENAR and its peers facing increasing pressure.

At a time when anti-racist organisations across Europe are operating in an increasingly hostile environment, the consequences of weakening the infrastructure that supports more than 140+ independent anti-racist civil society organisations extend far beyond a single organisation.

This is why we launched our campaign, Fighting Movements, because human rights defenders and activists are under attack across Europe and beyond.

Read more: https://eurochild.org/news/enar-europes-leading-anti-racism-network-loses-eu-funding/

02/10/2026

How do you prevent violence against children?

Yesterday, with Terre des hommes, we hosted the high-level conference at the EESC - European Economic and Social Committee celebrating our 3-year sub-granting programme, which has supported 48 local projects across 9 countries addressing violence against children and reaching, in total, 23,000 children, 1,800 professionals and 3,200 families.

📸 We have a new video, a new podcast episode and more resources on child protection coming soon. In the meantime, look at the photos from the event and discover the local projects involved:

https://eurochild.org/initiative/daphne-child-shaping-tomorrows-child-protection-services-with-children/

Child Protection Hub

24/09/2026

Congratulations to all the children, experts and the members of the Eurochild Children’s Council who participated in today’s associated event of the Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026 that we held in partnership with Children's Rights Alliance, Eurofound, and Tusla - Child and Family Agency.

Thank you also to the EU Child Guarantee coordinators in the room!

A whole day of discussions on how to break the cycle of inequality through prevention, early intervention and family support!

23/09/2026

The Eurochild Children’s Council started its two year mandate in Dublin by preparing for two upcoming conferences during the Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2026 and met today with Ombudsman for Children Office.

They discussed, among other topics:
- The importance of child participation in decisions that affect them;
- The rising discrimination and racism towards migrants, Roma and travellers across Europe;
- The need to incorporate the UN Charter of children’s rights into national laws;
- AI, online safety, gaming and social media platforms;
- War and conflicts and the protection of refugee children;
- Mass tourism affecting services and housing for local families.

The Children's Council will take part in Eurochild’s advocacy, governance, HR and communications.

Eurochild and its member Children's Rights Alliance Ireland are hosting important meetings and conferences this week with national and EU policymakers to ensure children’s rights and issues affecting children and families are prioritised, from tackling poverty and inequality to fighting movements.

22/09/2026

In just two years, the project equipped hundreds of guardians and child protection professionals across Europe with practical skills, peer support and specialised tools, helping to address critical gaps in the support available to unaccompanied children.

This project demonstrates that improving cooperation between stakeholders can make a meaningful difference in the lives of unaccompanied children.

All the GUIDE tools and resources will remain available to support future efforts to build more inclusive and effective child protection systems across Europe.

Read more here: https://eurochild.org/news/how-the-guide-project-created-support-networks-and-trained-hundreds-of-professionals-supporting-unaccompanied-children-across-europe/

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