Welcome to the project “Get started, turn everything around! From education to engagement of parents and experts for better conditions in local communities”
The motivation for working on this project comes from our wish to improve mental health and well-being of parents.
There is a lack of public and systematic support for families, coming either from professionals, or as trustworthy information, or as networking among parents, such as informal and formal parent groups.
The project is responding to these shortcomings by making information and services more accessible to parents, and encourage them to network with each other.
Who is behind the project:
EMA Association, from Croatia, with partners:
Basic project info:
Erasmus + KA2 small partnership project in the field of adult education (KA210-ADU)
Overall budget: 60.000€
Duration: 24 months, January 2025 – December 2026
in multiple languages
Find services & experts in your area
Find parents near you. Get connected
You can create a parent group for your area
Early parenthood is a highly sensitive and demanding period, which can lead to a decline in self-confidence, feelings of insecurity and loneliness due to the demands for adaptability and learning new skills.
There are a large number of sources of information for parents out there, but they are often not adapted to their needs: e.g. the content is not free, or professional and we see a lot of judgmental views on different parental choices.
OUR VISION:
Every parent has accessible & high quality support, regardless of where they live, of their socio-economic background or their values and lifestyle.
IS THIS FOR ME?
ParentLink is intended for parents, from pregnancy, following preparation for birth, to postpartum and the first years of child’s life.
WHAT WE STAND FOR:
Croatia
EMA is a non profit organization founded in 2013.
We focus on providing support to parents, professionals working with children and youth in the form of education, counseling and networking of our target groups.
Klubko center is a hub for our users. It is located in Zagreb, at the address Ilica 131. More information about programs happening in Klubko can be found at klubko.hr.
Greece
InnoSpark is a non-profit organisation focused on developing digital solutions that promote education, inclusion, and social impact.
Through innovative learning tools, digital skills development, and community-driven initiatives, we support individuals of all ages and backgrounds in adapting to the digital world.
Our work also emphasizes mental well-being, youth empowerment, and fostering a healthier relationship with technology, combining digital innovation with human-centered approaches.
Serbia
The Centre for Moms supports mothers and advocates for their rights in everyday life, work, health care, and society from a feminist and systemic perspective. Through research, policy advocacy, and direct support, it works to make mothers’ experiences visible and to promote care for motherhood as a shared social responsibility. The Centre provides free legal advice, emotional support through the MamaSOS helpline, psychological support, workshops, networking events, and initiatives that connect mothers and support women’s entrepreneurship.
Croatia
HUGPD brings together existing groups and encourages the formation of new groups for breastfeeding support with the ultimate goal of forming a national network that will serve everyone as a source of important data (rate of exclusive breastfeeding, etc.) but also as a source of education and communication between visiting nurses and mothers engaged in breastfeeding support groups.