Perkins in Serbia & Croatia
Creating systemic change
In Serbia and Croatia, Perkins meets children where they are and provides access to quality education through our network of partner organizations, educators and parents.
The right to learn and thrive
Making education accessible
In Serbia and Croatia, Perkins models best practices and brings quality education to children with complex needs. Knowing that in these countries children with complex needs are at great risk to be put in institutional care, Perkins aims to support deinstitutionalization.
Making education possible
Discover how we are transforming education in Serbia and Croatia.
Meet children where they are
We meet children wherever they are and create an environment where they can learn and unlock opportunities – at home, in an orphanage, at schools or in community programs.
Empower and equip educators
Our tailored training programs support educators with the skills and knowledge they need to address the educational needs of children with complex disabilities and visual impairments. Through our Center of Excellence based in Croatia we model best practices and provide additional support and mentoring.
Collaborate with local partners
In partnership with community programs, schools, orphanages, hospitals, universities, and governments we create systemic change in education for children with multiple disabilities and vision impairment. Through our work we prevent institutionalization and create settings where every child can learn and find their place in the world.
Our work in action
Dorotea Iverac Special education teacher, Croatia“Perkins’ training improved my assessment skills, I learned how to adapt my students environment and didactic materials. More importantly, the training reminded me how much I enjoy working with students with visual impairment.”
Perkins in Armenia
In Armenia, Perkins partners with the government, educators and families to create an environment where children with complex disabilities and vision impairments can learn and find their place in the world.
Perkins International Programs
Perkins’ International Programs works to make education inclusive and accessible to all children—wherever they are.
Help children with disabilities find their place in the world.
With your support, we train teachers and work with local partners so that children with disabilities in rural areas have access to an accessible and inclusive education.