European Accredited Training Institute for Systemic Psychotherapy (EAPTI)

Centre for individual, partnership & family psychotherapy, diagnostics, education & prevention of mental health.

Association for research, education & prevention of mental health for individuals, children and families

Empowering Families with Evidence-Based Support, Expert Guidance and Programs for Positive Parenting and Development of children and adolescens

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Empowering the individuals and society to reach their full potential through shared knowledge and alternative skills and solutions, fostering equality and prosperity for all within interconnected human systems.

What we do​

Prevention and promotion of mental health through culturally sensitive education, therapy, and research, promoting systemic understanding across diverse human contexts.

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Regional Conference: Parenting for the Wellbeing of Children – Towards Institutionalization and Sustainability of Parenting Programs in the Western Balkans and Southeast Europe

Date: May 6, 2025
Time: 14:00–16:00 CET
Location: Online via Zoom
Organized by: Center of Excellence in Parenting (NGO Alternativa, North Macedonia)
Supported by: Parenting for Lifelong Health (PLH) and LEGO Foundation

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About the Event:
This virtual conference aims to promote regional exchange, align strategies, and inspire high-level policy commitments for the institutionalization and sustainability of parenting programs across the Western Balkans and Southeast Europe.

We joined a dialogue, celebrated regional milestones, and shaped a strong regional Call to Action for the wellbeing of children and families.

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Conference Agenda:
14:00–14:20 Opening Remarks:
• Sabine Rakotomalala, Senior Technical Advisor, Violence Prevention Unit, Social Determinants of Health Department, World Health Organization
• Prof. Jamie Lachman, Child and Family Global Health - University of Oxford, CEO - Parenting for Lifelong Health

14:20–15:10 Country Presentations: Achievements & Policy Perspectives
Keynote Speakers:
• Mila Vuković Jovanović, Early Childhood Development Officer, UNICEF Serbia
• Aida Ivković, Child Protection Programme Manager, Save the Children Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Ida Ferdinandi, Child Protection Officer, UNICEF Montenegro
• Inga Grosu, Senior Consultant, Ministry of Education and Research, Moldova
• Emilija Arsovska, Head of Education Department, Municipality of Karposh Skopje, North Macedonia

15:10–15:40 Regional Panel Discussion: Shared Challenges and Strategic Alignment
Panelists:
• Prof. Dr. Marija Raleva, Executive Expert, NGO Alternativa, North Macedonia
• Dr. Galina Lesco, Head of National Resource Centre, Moldova
• Kristina Mihailovic, CEO, NGO Parents, Montenegro
• Armina Čerkić, CEO Institut Mentis, Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Lana Vucicevic Miladinovic, NGO Belgrade Psychological Center, Serbia

15:40–16:00 Q&A, Closing Reflections and Regional Call to Action

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Our Regional Call to Action:
We now call on governments, policymakers, donors, and stakeholders to:
- Institutionalize parenting programs into national health, education, and social welfare systems.
- Secure funding within cross-sectoral collaborations and explore sustainable public-private partnerships.
- Recognize and accredit parenting interventions as essential public services.
- Build systems that support parents, not just in times of crisis, but throughout their child’s development.

This is not just about social services—it is about nation-building.
👉 Investing in children through parents today means fewer crises tomorrow.
👉 Empowered families mean healthier children and more resilient societies.

Let this conference be a turning point. Let’s move forward with one voice, one region, one commitment: To embed parenting support where it belongs—in national strategies, in community systems, and in everyday lives. Together, we can make it happen.

Our final message for Regional Decision-makers, Stakeholders & Implementers: 
We have the tools. We have the network. Now we need the policies and support. Invest in parents today—secure a better future for children tomorrow.

Regional Conference: Parenting for the Wellbeing of Children – Towards Institutionalization and Sustainability of Parenting Programs in the Western Balkans and Southeast Europe

Date: May 6, 2025
Time: 14:00–16:00 CET
Location: Online via Zoom
Organized by: Center of Excellence in Parenting (NGO Alternativa, North Macedonia)
Supported by: Parenting for Lifelong Health (PLH) and LEGO Foundation

______________

About the Event:
This virtual conference aims to promote regional exchange, align strategies, and inspire high-level policy commitments for the institutionalization and sustainability of parenting programs across the Western Balkans and Southeast Europe.

We joined a dialogue, celebrated regional milestones, and shaped a strong regional Call to Action for the wellbeing of children and families.

______________

Conference Agenda:
14:00–14:20 Opening Remarks:
• Sabine Rakotomalala, Senior Technical Advisor, Violence Prevention Unit, Social Determinants of Health Department, World Health Organization
• Prof. Jamie Lachman, Child and Family Global Health - University of Oxford, CEO - Parenting for Lifelong Health

14:20–15:10 Country Presentations: Achievements & Policy Perspectives
Keynote Speakers:
• Mila Vuković Jovanović, Early Childhood Development Officer, UNICEF Serbia
• Aida Ivković, Child Protection Programme Manager, Save the Children Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Ida Ferdinandi, Child Protection Officer, UNICEF Montenegro
• Inga Grosu, Senior Consultant, Ministry of Education and Research, Moldova
• Emilija Arsovska, Head of Education Department, Municipality of Karposh Skopje, North Macedonia

15:10–15:40 Regional Panel Discussion: Shared Challenges and Strategic Alignment
Panelists:
• Prof. Dr. Marija Raleva, Executive Expert, NGO Alternativa, North Macedonia
• Dr. Galina Lesco, Head of National Resource Centre, Moldova
• Kristina Mihailovic, CEO, NGO Parents, Montenegro
• Armina Čerkić, CEO Institut Mentis, Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Lana Vucicevic Miladinovic, NGO Belgrade Psychological Center, Serbia

15:40–16:00 Q&A, Closing Reflections and Regional Call to Action

______________

Our Regional Call to Action:
We now call on governments, policymakers, donors, and stakeholders to:
- Institutionalize parenting programs into national health, education, and social welfare systems.
- Secure funding within cross-sectoral collaborations and explore sustainable public-private partnerships.
- Recognize and accredit parenting interventions as essential public services.
- Build systems that support parents, not just in times of crisis, but throughout their child’s development.

This is not just about social services—it is about nation-building.
👉 Investing in children through parents today means fewer crises tomorrow.
👉 Empowered families mean healthier children and more resilient societies.

Let this conference be a turning point. Let’s move forward with one voice, one region, one commitment: To embed parenting support where it belongs—in national strategies, in community systems, and in everyday lives. Together, we can make it happen.

Our final message for Regional Decision-makers, Stakeholders & Implementers:
We have the tools. We have the network. Now we need the policies and support. Invest in parents today—secure a better future for children tomorrow.

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Regional Conference: Parenting for the Wellbeing of Children in Western Balkans and Southeast Europe

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