About

What is ChildStory?

ChildStory is a 24-month European project funded under the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) Programme.

The project promotes children’s participation and engagement in democratic life by using storytelling, future world-building and creative educational approaches. It focuses particularly on children living in rural communities in Greece, Cyprus and Spain.

By bringing together children, educators, policymakers and local communities, ChildStory creates meaningful opportunities for young people to influence decisions that shape their present and future.

Our Methodology

The ChildStory methodology uses storytelling and creative world-building to help children explore their experiences, imagine future possibilities, and share their ideas. 

Through collaboration with educators and local communities, children co-create solutions to real-life challenges and strengthen their participation in democratic life. By turning stories into action, ChildStory supports meaningful engagement and lasting positive change.

Objectives

ChildStory aims to empower children in rural areas and create meaningful opportunities for them to express their views, engage with their communities and participate in decision-making.

01 | Empower Children and engage communities

To actively engage and empower 750 children aged 10–16 from rural areas, involving schools and local stakeholders in the co-creation and implementation of ChildStory activities and resources.

02 | Establish meaningful child participation

To establish and sustain Child Councils in each partner country, creating opportunities for children to express their views and participate in decision-making at local, national and European levels.

03 | Share knwnledge and create lasting impact

To disseminate the ChildStory participation package and project outcomes to children, parents, teachers, policymakers, NGOs, educational institutions and wider European stake holders.

Work Packages

ChildStory is structured around a set of interconnected Work Packages that guide the project from coordination and co-design to implementation, dissemination and sustainability. Together, they support the development, testing and sharing of the ChildStory approach and resources, while ensuring that children’s participation remains at the heart of the project.

WP1 | Project Management & Administration

Ensuring effective coordination, quality assurance and implementation of the project.

WP2 | ChildStory Children's Participation Package

Co-creating educational resources for teacher trainers, teachers and policymakers.

WP3 | Train the Trainer

Building the capacity of teachers and other stakeholders to apply the ChildStory methodology.

WP4 | From Classroom to the Child Participation Platform

Implementing ChildStory in rural schools and connecting children with participation mechanisms.

WP5 | Dissemination & Communication

Sharing the project’s results, resources and experiences and ensuring their long-term visibility.