Across Europe, thousands of children and young people provide care to a family member who is ill, disabled or facing addiction, often in silence and without recognition.
Young Carers, are children and young people (under the age of 18) who provide care for a parent or relative, often within their own home. They represent a vulnerable and often overlooked group and, as highlighted in the Feasibility Study for the Child Guarantee (2019), they are frequently exposed to multiple risks.
Young Carers play a vital role in their families, but their own needs and perspectives are too often overlooked in policies and services. OUR VOICES sets out to change that, by placing their experiences, voices and aspirations at the centre of decision-making processes, at local, national and European level.
In this newsletter:
What is the OUR VOICES project about?
What are the main activities of OUR VOICES project?
Who are the project partners?
Mapping of gaps and disparities and in-depth needs assessment
Kick-off Meeting in Brussels
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