Grønlandske Børn
Foreningen Grønlandske Børn
København N, Denmark
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Grønlandske Børn is a non-profit association based in København N, Denmark working on children & youth, community development, education.
Grønlandske Børn (Kalaallit Meerartaat) is a Danish-registered association working for Greenlandic children, young people and families, both in Greenland and in Denmark. It runs several programmes, including Sisi for Greenlandic children placed outside their homes, Siammartoq and NUKIK for young people, the Suluk mentorship scheme, Najorti child attendants and Nuan family support. It also runs summer camps with local communities in Greenlandic towns and settlements and supports local volunteers through Ikioqatigiinneq. The organisation works with volunteers, members and donors, advises municipalities and authorities on Greenlandic children's needs, and contributes to public debate on child welfare and youth violence prevention, including through schools. Its work is funded by donations, memberships, legacies, corporate partners, grants and municipal support. It is a member of ISOBRO and holds a Danish and a Greenlandic business registration (CVR).
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Sisi
Children & Youth · Denmark
A network and programme for Greenlandic children placed outside their home in Danish foster families or children's homes, with weekend trips and summer camps that support their Greenlandic cultural identity.
Siammartoq
Education · Denmark
A two-year learning programme for vulnerable Greenlandic young people aged 18-25, with education weekends on cooperation, life skills and Greenlandic culture.
NUKIK
Children & Youth · Denmark
Activities for Greenlandic young people aged 14-17 to build courage, agency and goal-setting in a supportive community.
Najorti
Children & Youth · Greenland
A corps of child attendants who accompany children and young people in contact with authorities, ensuring their participation.
Suluk
Education · Denmark
A mentorship scheme for young Greenlanders in Denmark, supporting them to complete youth education and enter work.
Nuan
Community development · Denmark
Support for Greenlandic families in Denmark, working with the whole family to build trust and meet the needs of parents and children.
Ikioqatigiinneq
Community development · Greenland, Denmark
Support for local volunteers who run family, child and youth activities in Greenlandic towns and settlements.
Sommercamp
Children & Youth · Greenland
Summer camps run with local communities in smaller Greenlandic towns and settlements, staffed by visiting and local volunteers, offering sports and creative activities for children and young people.
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Ebbefosfonden, Aalborg Kommune, Randers Kommune, Kulturforeningen Tikiusaaq, Det Grønlandske Hus
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