ABC of Empathy, for we are all the same

At the Czepczyński Family Foundation, we focus on providing teachers with materials to develop key competencies, with a particular emphasis on building relationships, empathy, and understanding oneself and others. Our projects, ABC of Economics (financial education) and ABC of Empathy (inclusive education), are aimed at children aged 5-10 years.

Since 2019, we have been teaching children, supporting them, and helping them better understand the world. We talk to them about economics to help them handle the everyday challenges of adult life more easily. We teach empathy to ensure they maintain their sensitivity and curiosity about the world.

Project ABC of Empathy 

The project consists of the book “ABC of Empathy, for we are all the same” written by Wiktor Czepczyński, Żaneta Kupczyk and Katarzyna Muzyka-Jacheć. The book is a continuation of the adventures of Sophie and Max, already known to children from “ABC of Economics”.

The characters come across unexpected situations from which they learn important life lessons. They meet friends and colleagues who are dealing with disabilities and special needs. Building new relationships and dealing with these new experiences teach our young heroes to be more empathetic and tolerant to others.

The book is translated to English, German and Ukrainian.

Hero of the “ABC of Empathy”

The characters in the book “ABC of Empathy: for we are all the same” are based on real-life stories, including that of Eryk, who encountered early judgment at school due to his health challenges. Eryk bravely shared his experiences and involvement with the Czepczyński Family Foundation in a feature on Dzień Dobry TVN. You can see the report here.

European Debate on Inclusive Education

On April 17th, a debate on inclusive education for children was convened at the European Parliament by Ewa Kopacz, Vice-President and Coordinator for children’s rights. The gathering brought together practitioners, experts, education sector representatives, European Commission officials, and Members of the European Parliament from across EU countries. The objective was to discuss the pivotal role of schools and to exchange best practices and tools supporting educators and policymakers in promoting inclusion among children.

At our invitation, Dominika Kasińska, coordinator of the ABC of Empathy project, participated in the debate, emphasizing the employment challenges faced by individuals with Down syndrome. The event served as a crucial platform for discussing strategies to foster more inclusive societies through the education system. Participants engaged actively, posing questions and offering comments both in person and via online channels. Additionally, the meeting was translated into six languages to ensure accessibility and widespread participation. You can see the broadcast recording here.

What does the ABC of Empathy package include?

The ABC of Empathy package that we will give to the facility includes:

  • 30 books “ABCs of empathy, for we are all the same”,
  • package for teachers: a binder with a “Teacher’s Guide” (a handful of information on the diseases and conditions discussed, linguistic savoir-vivre, tips for workshops, worksheets for students),
  • Online materials with video training.

 

Project cost: 1.000,00 EUR net + shipping

 


If you have any questions, the foundation’s team is available to help:

+48 95 748 99 34 | fundacja@cff.edu.pl