Read the English translation here and the original report in French here.
Taken from the report below are some of the testimonials from caregivers and facilitators:
“The ICDP program allowed me to listen to the children because before the training I didn’t listen to my children. The training has allowed me to devote time to my children, something I did not do before this training. I talk better with my children after this training.”
” This program allowed me to review my behavior with children, it led me to no longer judge children, but to try to understand the other in his or her vocations, empathy.”
“A wonderful experience, another knowledge acquired and the satisfaction of helping parents to take better care of their children and finally the satisfaction of contributing to the construction of a healthier, educated and less violent society.”
“I have acquired knowledge, skills, and attitudes that allow me to strengthen my relationships with my nephews and nieces, my Sunday School children, and children in general. I also learned skills to train parents on the ICDP approach.”
“Showing your love to the child and the child seeing that you put yourself on the same level is something extraordinary for them. These have been experiences extraordinary for them in terms of knowledge and educational practice for children.”
“Improvement of parents’ view of their children’s faults, improvement of relationships with children, change of children’s behavior in a gentle way.”
“The project has brought a big change in the relationship between parents and children and this has improved exchanges and communication between parent and child. So a positive impact on the lives of the families of caregivers.”
“This program has allowed caregivers to take ownership of the program’s themes and to put them into practice wherever they are. It also allowed them to better understand how to educate children, have good communication with children.”
“Several parents who had a sense of anger at children’s shortcomings felt liberated after the children’s redefinition and felt more willing to support children and accept their individuality.”
“We have a caregiver who has a 9-year-old daughter who was interested in cooking but she refused to let her do it; after the training she started cooking with her and today her daughter can cook and knows how to cook a lot of dishes.”