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Project: Classrooms against Bullying – CAB
Lead Partner: SolidarityNow
Co-Partner: The European Wergeland Centre
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The “Classrooms Against Bullying” (CAB) project aimed to foster safe and inclusive schools in Greece through an innovative bilateral partnership between Greek and Norwegian stakeholders. By exchanging knowledge and best practices, the project focused on preventing bullying, discrimination, and violence while promoting the inclusion of all children, regardless of background or vulnerability.
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Project: Classrooms against Bullying – CAB
Lead Partner: SolidarityNow
Co-Partner: The European Wergeland Centre
Project Geographical Location: Greece and Norway
Maximum project grant amount: € 50,000
Duration: September 202- August 2024
The “Classrooms Against Bullying” (CAB) project aimed to foster safe and inclusive schools in Greece through an innovative bilateral partnership between Greek and Norwegian stakeholders. By exchanging knowledge and best practices, the project focused on preventing bullying, discrimination, and violence while promoting the inclusion of all children, regardless of background or vulnerability.
Key Achievements
- Study visit to Oslo: A three-day visit organized by the European Wergeland Centre enabled the Greek delegation to learn from Norwegian institutions, including the Oslo Municipality School Department, Save the Children Norway, the 22 July Centre, and the Anti-Bullying Ombudsman of Oslo. Participants gained valuable insights into Norway’s holistic approach to bullying prevention, emphasizing the sense of belonging as a key factor in fostering inclusive school environments.
- Expert meeting in Athens: Building on the knowledge from Oslo, a two-day meeting organized by SolidarityNow brought together educators, policymakers, and experts to discuss strategies for adapting Norwegian best practices to the Greek educational context. These discussions helped develop a comprehensive and culturally relevant approach to bullying prevention in Greece.
- Workshops for educators: Two hands-on workshops in Athens trained 60 members of the Greek school community, including headteachers, teachers, educational advisors, school social workers, and psychologists. These sessions provided practical training and fostered a collaborative network for tackling bullying.
- Guidebook development & dissemination: A comprehensive bullying prevention guidebook was developed and distributed to the Greek school community. Available in both Greek and English, this resource provides practical tools and strategies for educators, ensuring a sustainable impact beyond the project’s duration.
The CAB project significantly strengthened bilateral relationships between Greek and Norwegian partners, fostering long-term cooperation between educational institutions and policymakers. The participation of key stakeholders, including the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Migration and Asylum, the Institute of Educational Policy, and the Ombudsperson for Children, underscores Greece’s commitment to adopting proven, high-standard bullying prevention strategies. Through cross-border collaboration, hands-on training, and practical resources, CAB has empowered Greek educators with innovative and sustainable tools to combat bullying and promote inclusive school environments.
