‘I want to ensure that children in difficult life situations receive the support they need to lead happy and fulfilling lives.‘ What is and what does Hoppenbank e.V.? Hoppenbank e.V. is a non-profit organization that provides assistance to offenders from
After its success in Europe, the GWMD model has influenced similar efforts globally. For the first time in India, two structured, play-based Gala Bhet events were held. These initiative marked a significant step forward in strengthening parent-child connections within Indian prison environments,
‘Children come into this world with open minds and open hearts. Supporting the rights of children helps support the sustainability of an open mind and heart.’ Elizabeth Ayre is Executive Director of Children of Prisoners Europe (COPE), a Paris-based organisation
‘The onus is on adults to shift norms and improve systems so every child can flourish, with their dignity upheld‘. Currently working as Project Director at COPE and on the Game with Mum & Dad project (GWMD), Paula Akyol has
‘Children affected by parental imprisonment have often been invisible, neglected, stigmatised, marginalised and sidelined’ I worked for the EU for 33 years. From 2011-2018, I was European Commission Coordinator for the rights of the child. After a leave of absence
‘Children have shared how excited they are to spend time with their parents playing together.’ Currently working as a Communications Officer at COPE and the GWMD project, Naike holds a BA in International Relations and an MSc in Economic Development. She
‘I want to ensure that children in difficult life situations receive the support they need to lead happy and fulfilling lives.‘ What is and what does Hoppenbank e.V.? Hoppenbank e.V. is a non-profit organization that provides assistance to offenders from Bremen, Germany. We focus on preventing imprisonment, providing counseling in prison and transition management. We
After its success in Europe, the GWMD model has influenced similar efforts globally. For the first time in India, two structured, play-based Gala Bhet events were held. These initiative marked a significant step forward in strengthening parent-child connections within Indian prison environments, demonstrating how child-centered approaches can be integrated into existing frameworks. The initiative was led by
‘Children come into this world with open minds and open hearts. Supporting the rights of children helps support the sustainability of an open mind and heart.’ Elizabeth Ayre is Executive Director of Children of Prisoners Europe (COPE), a Paris-based organisation working with over 141 member and affiliate organisations and individuals across Europe and worldwide to
‘The onus is on adults to shift norms and improve systems so every child can flourish, with their dignity upheld‘. Currently working as Project Director at COPE and on the Game with Mum & Dad project (GWMD), Paula Akyol has experience in child education, NGOs and the arts sector. She is committed to working collaboratively and
‘Children affected by parental imprisonment have often been invisible, neglected, stigmatised, marginalised and sidelined’ I worked for the EU for 33 years. From 2011-2018, I was European Commission Coordinator for the rights of the child. After a leave of absence from September 2018, I retired on 1 May 2022. As of 27 May 2024, on
‘Children have shared how excited they are to spend time with their parents playing together.’ Currently working as a Communications Officer at COPE and the GWMD project, Naike holds a BA in International Relations and an MSc in Economic Development. She previously worked in communications for a Brussels-based NGO and an Italy-based European Agency. Passionate about creating positive
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