Voices from the Field

Voices from the Field is a compelling interview series bringing to light the experiences of the global early childhood workforce.

The series focuses on professionals facing the transformative impacts of specialized training programs and unprecedented challenges, including those posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Through personal narratives, this collection dives into personal experiences across various sectors. It highlights the dedication, care, and commitment of educators and practitioners, offering insights into their continued professional development and wellbeing. 

This series aims to celebrate the remarkable perseverance and professionalism of those at the forefront of early childhood services.

Éva Molnár

Éva Molnár shares insights on the attitude-changing nature of ISSA's psychological first aid training and how tapping into real-life experiences can be a gateway to encourage self-care among early childhood education and care (ECEC) professionals. 

trainer-Vita

Vita shares her perspective on the importance of self-care among professionals and effective strategies for interacting with vulnerable groups in a manner that is…

ECWI-voices

Štefan highlights the relevance of professional development in Slovakia to understand the needs of vulnerable groups and develop skills to foster inclusive…

Country: Poland   Job title: Psychologist  Organization: PRO-FIL Foundation, Comenius Foundation 

Karolina shares how the Embracing Diversity training empowers her with practical knowledge and provided a platform to exchange with professionals across countries and…

Petya Zeynelova-ECWI voices

Petya shares how the Embracing Diversity training enhances her understanding to better support ongoing implementation of the programs in Bulgaria and their ambition…