About Us

Eurochild is a network of organisations and individuals working with and for children in Europe.

Our network: 211 members in 42 countries. We are striving for a society where all children and young people grow up happy, healthy, confident and respected as individuals in their own right. We aim to bring about positive changes in the lives of children, in particular those affected by poverty and disadvantage.

We reach our goal by influencing policies, building civil society capacity, facilitating mutual learning and exchanging practice and research. We are committed to child participation and to actively involve children in different aspects of our work.

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Eurochild was established in 2004 by a group of organisations formerly working together in the European branch of the International Forum for Child Welfare. Eurochild works closely with the European Union, as protecting children’s rights is among the EU’s aims and values. Eurochild is a member of several networks and working groups such as Social Platform, EAPN, European Public Health Alliance, European Economic & Social Committee, Child Rights Connect, Lifelong Learning Platform, ISSA and the Council of Europe’s Steering Committee for the Rights of the Child.

We work closely with other civil society organisations through informal alliances and coalitions: The EU Alliance for Investing in Children, CRAG (Child Rights Action Group), the European Expert Group on the Transition from Institutional to Community-Based Care (EEG), the EU CSA Legislation Advocacy Group (ECLAG), Purpose, Initiative for Children in Migration (ICM), the L4WB Community, SDG Watch.

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Strategic Framework 2022-2025

What is the change Eurochild wants to see? How will Eurochild be different? Discover our priorities !

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Management Board

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Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca

President

The Malta Foundation for the Wellbeing of Society. President Emeritus of Malta.
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Tanya Ward

Vice-President

Children’s Rights Alliance in Ireland
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Ninetta Kazantzis

Treasurer

Pancyprian Coordinating Committee for the Protection and Welfare of Children, Cyprus
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Ulla Siimes

Board member

Central Union for Child Welfare, Finland
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Macarena Cespedes

Board member

Plataforma de Infancia, Spain
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Uroš Brezovšek

Board member

Slovenian Association of Friend of Youth
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Adrian Oros

Board member

Hope and Homes for Children, Romania
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Julien Vangeertsom

Board member

Individual Member, Belgium
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Sérgio Costa Araújo

Board member

Individual Member, Portugal

Secretariat Team

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Sabine Saliba

Secretary General

Sabine is responsible for leadership and management of Eurochild. She oversees governance, legal compliance, partnerships and policies of the Secretariat.
Languages: English, French, Arabic
E-mail: sabine.saliba@eurochild.org
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Ally Dunhill

Director of Policy, Advocacy and Communications

Oversees Eurochild’s influence on public policy, coordinates advocacy towards the EU institutions & supporting members advocate at national level.
Languages: English
Phone: +32 (0)2 211 05 58
E-mail: Ally.Dunhill@eurochild.org
Twitter: @dunhill_a
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Mieke Schuurman

Director of Child Rights and Capacity Building

Provides strategic leadership to Eurochild's child rights and capacity building and oversees Eurochild's key priority in respect of child participation. She represents Eurochild externally, in particular with regards to the UN and the Council of Europe.
Languages: English, French, Dutch, German
Phone: +31 (0)622205680
E-mail: mieke.schuurman@eurochild.org
Twitter: @MiekeSchuurman1
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Paolo Petrini

Director of Finance

Ensures professional management of Eurochild’s accounts and finances. Responsible for human resource administration and oversees office management.
Languages: English, French, Italian
E-mail: paolo.petrini@eurochild.org
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Agata D'Addato

Head of Programmes

Leads Eurochild’s strategic planning of funded-partnerships and programmes. She leads network & relationships management to strengthen the sustainability and impact of Eurochild's programmes and campaigns.
Languages: English, French, Italian, Spanish
Phone: +32 (0)2 211 05 58
E-mail: agata.daddato@eurochild.org
Twitter: @AgataDaddato
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Davide Rambaldi

Communications Coordinator

Coordinates communications strategy and activities. Responsible for Eurochild’s information and communication products. Supports out-reach to members, children, young people, partners and external stakeholders to increase their engagement with Eurochild.
Languages: English, Italian, French
Phone: +32 (0)2 211 05 56
E-mail: davide.rambaldi@eurochild.org
Twitter: @dvdrmbld
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Zuzana Konradova

EU Affairs Coordinator

Influences relevant EU policy making processes according to agreed advocacy goals. Responsible for building and maintaining relationships across the EU institutions and relevant partners, (shaping Eurochild’s advocacy messages and supporting external representation). Facilitates membership engagement in advocacy.
Languages: English, Slovak
Phone: +32 (0)2 211 05 59
E-mail: zuzana.konradova@eurochild.org
Twitter: @ZuzanaKonradova
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Carine Le Borgne

Child Participation Coordinator

Carine coordinates the delivery and implementation of the child participation strategy, supporting Eurochild’s European network of child rights organizations deliver on key activities that enable children’s voices are heard and their right to participate respected.
Languages: French, English
E-mail: carine.leborgne@eurochild.org
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Ciaran O'Donnell

Partnerships and Programmes Coordinator

Ciaran supports and coordinates partnership development in the Eurochild Secretariat, and contributes to the implementation of the organisation's programmatic work.
Languages: English, Swedish, Dutch
Phone: +32 (0)2 211 0559
E-mail: ciaran.odonnell@eurochild.org
Twitter: @KeeranOD
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Fabiola Bas Palomares

Lead Policy and Advocacy Officer Online Safety

Responsible for monitoring & influencing EU policy and engaging with Eurochild members and children regarding children's rights in the digital environment.
Languages: English, Spanish, French
E-mail: fabiola.palomares@eurochild.org
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Francesca Pisanu

EU Advocacy Officer

Francesca plays a crucial role in achieving Eurochild’s strategic goals and driving our advocacy engagement within the EU institutions.
Languages: English, Italian, French
E-mail: Francesca.pisanu@eurochild.org Twitter: @pisanufra
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Claire Boutry Özkan

Governance, Membership and HR Officer

Supports development & implementation of Eurochild’s network governance and internal operations. Responsible for human resources management and membership administration.
Languages: English, French
E-mail: claire.boutry@eurochild.org
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Clarisse Bouyala-Bertaud

Events and Office Officer

Responsible for logistical and administrative tasks to support the smooth running of the Eurochild Secretariat and network, in particular in relation to events, office management, general administration & operations.
Languages: French, English
E-mail: clarisse.bouyala-bertaud@eurochild.org
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Federica Marra

Communications Officer

Coordinates the editorial and social media calendars to improve Eurochild’s digital presence and outreach. Supports communications messages and outputs for projects and campaigns.
Languages: English, Italian, French
E-mail: Federica.marra@eurochild.org
Twitter: @Federica_Marra
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Phu Cuong Nguyen

Finance Officer

Responsible for bookkeeping and financial reporting for general budgets and projects.
Languages: French, English, Vietnamese
Phone: +32 (0)489 58 25 17
E-mail: phucuong.nguyen@eurochild.org
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Laure Pailleau

Child Participation and Policy Officer

Provides assistance to the child participation team and supports logistical and administrative aspects.
Languages: French, English
E-mail: laure.pailleau@eurochild.org
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Isabella Cervino

Child Participation and Events Intern

Provides assistance to the child participation team and with the organisation of related events.
Languages: Italian, English, Spanish, French
E-mail: isabella.cervino@eurochild.org

Our Members

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Eurochild has a diverse membership made of 211 members in 42 countries, each bringing their unique perspectives and expertise to our shared mission:

  • International Organisations
  • Public or Statutory Bodies
  • National Organisations and Individuals
  • Honorary Members
  • Academic and Research Institutions
  • Child- and Youth-led Organisations
  • National Partner Networks – the leading child rights networks in their country, connecting us with grassroots initiatives.

Through this inclusive network, Eurochild harnesses the collective strength of its members to drive positive change for children across Europe and beyond.


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