Programs for children, young people and parents, that are successfully implemented in Montenegro, could be a model of good practice for countries in Europe and Central Asia, said deputy regional director of UNICEF for Europe and Central Asia, Mr Philip Corey, who is in his visit to Montenegro.
„I think you have development model that can be helpful for many countries, not only in the Western Balkans, but also in the EU. I think there’s a lot you can teach EU countries”, said Mr Corey.
He visited “Sunce” kindergarten in Nikšić and talked with children and parents – members of of the Roma community,about the importance of preschool education and support for children and parents belonging to Roma community.
“It all starts in kindergarten. If you are successful in establishing inclusion in the context of preschool education and teaching, later, in elementary school and secondary school, you will have higher degree of engagement and social cohesion”, said Mr Corey.
He also visited “Mileva Lajović-Lalatović” elementary school in Nikšić and said that the task of the entire community was to establish a good foundation for inclusion.
“Children must be provided room to express themselves, to enjoy teaching plans and programs. Such plans and programs must include children who are faced with more serious challenges, they must not be neglected”, Mr Corey pointed out.
He also met with parents who attended “Parenthood for lifelong health” program, which is implemented in several Montenegrin municipalities.
