The Janusz Korczak Association of Canada (JKAC) envisions a world in which children realize their well-being and human rights as valued and equal members of society.
Established in 2002, JKAC is dedicated to preserving Dr. Korczak’s legacy as it integrates Dr. Korczak’s historical contributions with contemporary approaches to working with and for children to better their lives. JKAC promotes the well-being and human rights of all children in various ways: advocacy, education, public events, and collaborative partnerships with individuals and organizations dedicated to improving children’s lives, particularly children in vulnerable circumstances. JKAC has an international presence as it joins 24 countries with common agendas as a member of the International Korczak Association.
https://januszkorczak.ca/
Janusz Korczak Association of Canada 6216 Logan Lane, Vancouver BC, V6T 2K9
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Advocacy JKAC’s advocacy initiatives include general knowledge dissemination through public lectures; awards; university courses; scholarships; and partnerships with others dedicated to improving children’s lives.
Education publications, photographs, archives public lectures public events initiating and facilitating university courses at UBC establishing the Janusz Korczak Consortium in partnership with the University of Warsaw, the Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan and the Museum of Warsaw creating the Janusz Korczak Digital Repository in partnership with the Janusz Korczak Consortium collaborations/parterships