Brazil: The International Center for Research and Policy on Childhood (CIESPI)

The International Center for Research and Policy on Childhood (CIESPI)

CIESPI is a research and reference center dedicated to research and on-the-ground projects about children and youth, and their families and communities. Its goal is to inform policy and practice for this population thereby contributing to the implementation of children's rights and promoting their full development.

Link to CIESPI's publications

Published Sep 25, 2008

Examples of Research Projects:

Knowledge and Innovative Practices in Generating Income and Work Opportunities for Youth in Low Income Communities
Children and Adolescents' Perceptions on Participation, Citizenship, Rights and Responsibilities
Civically Engaged Youths in the Americas
Play and Learn Community Network
Developing Initiatives in Art-education and Popular Culture in Four Low-income Communities in Rio de Janeiro
Rocinha's Culture and Education Center

Contact Details:

The International Center for Research and Policy on Childhood (CIESPI)

Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio)

PO Box 38002 Rio de Janeiro,

RJ Brazil 22451-970

Tel/fax 55-21-22592908

E-mail: ciespi [at] ciespi.org.br

Director: Irene Rizzini irenerizzini [at] yahoo.com.br

Tags: Culture, Education, Health, Child poverty, Children's rights, disabilities, Child participation, Child research methodology development, Famliy related issues, Public policy, Social exclusion and marginalisation, Social services, Youth, Mental health, Art, Globalisation, Living and working on the streets, Indicators