
The Children and Youth Programs' primary focus areas are listed below. Please select an individual focus area for additional information.
Early Childhood Program (formerly Step by Step)
The Early Childhood Program is an education reform program that introduces child-centered teaching methods and supports community and family involvement in preschool and primary school.
Network Debate Program
The Network Debate Program has promoted debate in secondary schools and universities in Central and Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, and Haiti since 1995.
Secondary School Scholarship Program
Through open, merit-based competitions, the Secondary School Scholarships Program provides secondary school students from Central and Eastern Europe with the opportunity to study for up to one year in the United Kingdom, the United States, or the Czech Republic.
Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Program
The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Program seeks to ameliorate the problem of child abuse in Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union.
South East Europe Youth Initiative
The South East Europe Youth Initiative offers grants through Soros foundations to local young people and youth organizations and for partnership projects.
Street Law Program
The Street Law Program supports civic and law-related education projects throughout Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia with the goal of enabling young people to contribute to civil society as well-educated, well-prepared citizens.