From equal to equal! Open Doors Day in auxiliary school no. 6

On June 18, the Association of Intellectual Games of RM organized the Open Doors Day dedicated to the integration and support of children with special educational needs. This time, together with volunteers, the association team visited the day camp in the auxiliary school No. 6.

The participants of the camp were included in the activity together with colleagues from other educational institutions of the capital: the educational complex – kindergarten “Kiril and Methodius”, the Theoretical High School “Alecu Russo”, Theoretical High School “Academician Constantin Sibirschi”, Theoretical High School “Nikolai Gogol”, Theoretical High School “Alexander Pushkin”, Theoretical High School “Universe”. The organizers spent a productive and exciting day with the children.

The event was attended by Andrei Pavaloi, Deputy Head of the General Directorate of Education, Youth and Sport of Chisinau, who stressed that the Chisinau City Hall is actively working in the field of comprehensive development of children and youth.

The main part of the event was a quest in which children with special needs and their typical peers overcame obstacles, solved fascinating tasks and learned to work as a team, think critically and logically.

At the end of the event, all participants held a small dance battle, which became a symbol of unity and support.

Such inclusive-educational practices help to raise society’s awareness of the needs of children with special educational needs and improve public opinion. It is an important step on the road to creating an inclusive society where every child feels accepted and valued.

The project is financially supported under the Municipal Grant Programme for Youth Organisations in the municipality of Chisinau. Chisinau, launched by the General Directorate of Education, Youth and Sport of the municipality of Chisinau and the Chisinau Municipal Youth Centre under the aegis of the Chisinau City Hall.