There are 42 projects for this region.

With hope and joy we observe the good effects of Waldorf education on the Armenian children and still have some difficulties in defining our individual Waldorf qualities from the general ones. There are however some in the process of developing: Dancing, Acting and Circus Acts are taught throughout the year. ... More
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Bosnia and Herzegovina: In 1999 Leila Kostic took a first step to a Waldorf Kindergarten by opening a playgroup, including 5-10 children. Since some of the children come from Muslim families and others form Christian families, the annual festivals of both religions are being celebrated in her kindergarten. In doing so the children learn something, which has been so profoundly appalled during the war in the 1990’s: appreciation for the other belief. ... More
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On 15 September 2011 the first Waldorf school opened in Bulgaria. The school is located in Sofia, the capital city, right next to the already existing Waldorf kindergarten that opened in 2008. Especially in this area, the establishment of an independent school is a very tough but rewarding path ... More
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In Bulgaria an in-service training for curative education and social therapy has been taking place regularly for almost two years. Here is a report about the seminar weeks in August 2009. ... More
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There is a Waldorf Kindergarten in Rijeka since 1996 and a Waldorf School since 2000. The work of the initiative was very successful at first, but in the course of time dramatic financial difficulties developed. This was due to the rising school fee, leading to a decreasing number of students. Currently 34 students attend the 8 grades of the school ... More
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Die pädagogische Hochschule, Institut za waldorfsku pedagogiju, bietet Ausbildungen zum Waldorflehrer, Waldorferzieher oder Heilpädagogen. Das Kollegium ist international: Professoren, Künstler und Lehrer aus Kroatien, Deutschland, Tschechien, Schweiz und Österreich. ... More
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The following survey of Eastern Europe is based on the reports of schools’ advisors, who work jointly for The Friends of Waldorf Education, the IAO and the Pedagogical Section and who for many years have provided support and from the reports sent to us by the representatives of the various national associations. ... More
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TEMI is a very special community in a village called Gremi in North East Georgia. It started in 1992 with five handicapped orphans. Today 70 people between the ages of 4 and 76 live there. Some are orphans, some are handicapped, and others are in need of help due to social or mental problems. TEMI has never turned away anyone. ... More
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Amidst the whine and the cornfields of the fertile plane of Kakheti, the town of Khedeli is a home to the curative education initiative “The Union of Therapy of Socially Disabled people of Sighnaghi Region” since 1999. The centre of the initiative is a bio-dynamically cultivated farm, which is completed by several workshops. ... More
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In 1999, the Rainbow initiative in Saguramo, located in 30 km distance to Tbilisi, started its work with young people coming from difficult social backgrounds, suffering from behavioural disorders or psychological problems. Today the initiative includes a publicly approved children’s home (“educational province” with 8 children), a farm and a medical practice. ... More
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Since 1990, the day-care center of the “Association for People in need of Special Care” in Tbilisi, offers a worm and friendly environment for people with special needs. Remedial educators help the people with disabilities cope with their lives, by giving them the opportunity to work in various workshops and live together in a social context that recognizes their skills and qualities. ... More
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The Waldorf School in Tbilisi was founded in 1994. At that time the city administration gave the property and a kindergarten building to the school, for use during an indefinite time period. In the following years the kindergarten building was renovated and other buildings were erected. As a result the school grew and developed to include all 12 grades. ... More
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The centre for free education started its work in Georgia in 1991. In autumn of 1994 the Michael school for curative education was founded and started their work in 1995. It was and is the only school for curative education since 12 years, which has a clear concept for the education, training and social integration of children with intellectual and physical developmental difficulties. ... More
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So far, three Waldorf Kindergartens have been established in Athens. Unfortunately their development is quite difficult, because the Greek law does not allow an official authorization of the initiatives as a kindergarten. Due to this fact, the initiatives run small groups, each caring for about seven to eleven children. Since a few years, there is an aim to found a Waldorf School and currently future teachers are being trained in courses. ... More
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In 2009, the seminar for “Waldorf education during the first seven years of childhood” started its work. According to the extra-educational teacher training being practiced in Germany, the curriculum is structured in such a way that students with professional experience are able to graduate after two years and two additional weeks of internship. ... More
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"One moment that moved me most during the year was the Advent garden," recalls Roberta, mother of two pupils at the school. "On the afternoon of the first Sunday in Advent we meet in the School Hall. It was dark, a few candles glowed." ... More
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In 2006 we assisted the Brixen Waldorf School with credit to bridge their financial difficulties for one year. In the mean time the school received official recognition from the authorities – meaning some kind of state subsidy is ensured and they are on their way to finding new accommodation. ... More
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Many children come to school with particular questions and difficulties. In order to help them a group of teachers, doctors and therapists have formed. Curative education is practically unknown in Italy and it is not easy to awaken interest in the locality. The school also lacks rooms and money for the necessary work... ... More
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"Our story began with a Waldorf kindergarten on the Demeter Farm San Michele", recalled Sabino Pavone. "The whole school community is deeply connected with the farm. Each year in autumn we all help with the harvesting of the grapes. The younger children in the kindergarten can help press the juice out of the grapes." ... More
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It is 11 o’clock… "Children, the break is over!" Our small school has five classes with 37 children in total, a modest number but enough to cause our small building to shake… ... More
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The Waldorf School in Palermo in Sicily is like an oasis in the midst of a pulsating city. In its own way it strengthens the powers of initiative in a land that is marked by the Mafia, poverty and great contrasts that can work in a healing way. Nevertheless, the problems don’t stop at the door. ... More
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Adazi Waldorf School exists since 1991. Its foundation can be seen as an answer to needs of many parents, who wished for an alternative to the public school system and thus supported the establishment of a Waldorf School. Today the initiative hosts 12 grades and around 200 students attend Adazi Waldorf School. ... More
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The Camphill community “Rožkalni“ (translation: hill of roses) was founded in 1999. Currently some 15 people live and work together in two family houses. Eight of them are villagers - adults with special needs, of whom some are mentally disabled. Rozkalni is in the very beginning of becoming a village community ... More
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Since 1999 there is a private kindergarten in Sigulda, a city located in 50 km distance to Riga and situated in the picturesque region of Vidzemes. Over the years the initiative has more and more integrated Waldorf Education into their curriculum and today hosts two groups of 15-29 children each ... More
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Silute is a small town in Lithuania with a population of around 22,500 inhabitants. It is located in the western part of Lithuania and has something special in geography, architecture and landscape. The lagoon at the side of the Baltic sea, nearby the flowing Nemunas, old buildings and green landscape delight every guest and local resident. ... More
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