Ara City Radio

A unique international seminar is taking place this week in Luxembourg, hosted by the a.s.b.l PADEM (Programmes d’Aide et de Développement pour les Enfants du Monde). The event brings together local partners from Mongolia, Kenya, Sri Lanka and Kosovo to share knowledge, exchange best practices, and strengthen collaborative efforts around child protection and community development. PADEM, which focuses on improving the lives of vulnerable children worldwide, emphasises that supporting communities as a whole is essential to ensuring children’s well-being. The seminar’s workshops cover a broad range of themes including gender-based violence, inclusive education for children with disabilities, advocacy, and sustainable waste management. Sophie, a partner from Kenya, highlighted the importance of addressing root causes within communities. “You can’t protect children in isolation,” she explained. “By empowering caregivers, especially women, and addressing basic needs like access to clean water and sanitation, ent