The Children and Youth Programs bring innovative approaches to existing social and educational structures that have an impact on the welfare and development of children and adolescents. Projects emphasize humane and democratic principles and promote the development of the individual child to his or her full potential.

The programs operate primarily in Central and Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, and other countries in Central Eurasia.

Network Children and Youth priority programs are the Early Childhood Program (formerly Step by Step), the Network Debate Program, and Reading and Writing for Critical Thinking, which all emphasize democratic principles and promote the development of the individual child’s full potential.

Read more about their recent accomplishments in Children and Youth Programs 2006 activities.