CEE/CIS and Baltic States

Many countries in this region are experiencing the challenges that accompany transition because they are still in the early stages of development. There are many levels of poverty and wealth in this region. Most of the countries of Central and Eastern Europe are members of the European Union, and have relatively low poverty rates. Several countries in the Commonwealth of Independent States have much higher poverty levels.

Members

Action International Ministries

Depaul International

International HIV/AIDS Alliance

Save the Children UK

SOS Children's Villages

Street Kids International

World Jewish Relief

Publications

Life without Basic Service ''Street Children Say''
This study builds on the learning of Street Diary (Save the Children UK, 2001), giving theopportunity for a group of children to represent their own analysis of their situation. Itexamines the human and emotional dimension of life on the street. This is not astatistical or quantitative research but is representative of the feelings of children livingon the street about their lives and organisations working with them.

Networking for Policy Change: An Advocacy Training Manual

Organizational Diagnosis for Advocacy
When groups are considering advocacy, it is helpful for them to assess what advocacy actually can offer their organization, what some of the benefits and risks might be and what organizational barriers might influence their success.

Resources

CSC Realising Rights Schools Pack 2009
Campaign pack designed to engage schools with CSC's Realising Rights:  Stop Violence Against Street Children campaign.