”The Adventures of Miskit” reach school libraries in Chisinau

Following the positive results recorded in schools in the municipality of Chisinau, the educational resource “The Adventures of Miskit,” part of the “Program for Better Learning,” is now being extended to activities carried out by school librarians. In this context, 60 school librarians from Chisinau are learning today, on 22 October, how to use Miskit’s stories and activities to bring more joy and meaning to their interactions with children in school libraries.

The training takes place within the Municipal Forum of Librarians, “Inclusive Libraries for the Community,” organized for the second consecutive year. In total, 100 librarians are participating in the forum, which aims to support the creation of safe and child-friendly spaces, encourage the exchange of ideas and good practices, and transform school libraries into hubs for learning and community development.

According to Ana Palii, Project Manager at Partnerships for Every Child, “Alongside teachers, school librarians contribute to creating spaces where children feel supported and can learn through activities that help them understand their emotions. Their involvement strengthens collaboration between teachers, librarians, and students and contributes to the development of a safe and positive learning environment. Today’s activity supports the learning process in primary education by providing schools with attractive, child-friendly materials that help children become more resilient and emotionally balanced.”

Neil Brighton, Country Director of the Norwegian Refugee Council in the Republic of Moldova, present at the event, stated “We are pleased to see how the Program for Better Learning continues to bring tangible benefits to children and communities. Expanding The Adventures of Miskit initiative into libraries highlights the important role of informal education in supporting children’s emotional well-being. Librarians thus become active partners in children’s recovery and learning processes, offering them a safe and inspiring space.”

As an educational resource, “The Adventures of Miskit” provides simple and creative methods that help students recognize and manage their emotions, set goals, understand others’ perspectives, and build positive relationships.

The activity is organized under the project “Ensuring Child Well-Being in Educational Institutions and Communities,” funded by the German Federal Foreign Office and implemented by Partnerships for Every Child, in partnership with the Norwegian Refugee Council.

The “Program for Better Learning” was launched in the Republic of Moldova in 2022 with support from the Norwegian Refugee Council, in response to the humanitarian crisis and the increased influx of refugee children.