Hintalovon Academy

In Hungary, there is a lack of accredited training programs focusing on child protection and child rights. While professions such as social workers, teachers, and lawyers are required to collect credit points, many courses did not address the specific needs of children. Additionally, credible and comprehensive resources for child protection, especially on prevention, were scarce.

Hintalovon Academy offers online and hybrid training courses designed to promote advocacy, legal awareness, and child rights education. The courses cover diverse topics like online safety, divorce, abuse, and sexual education. They emphasize prevention and proactive measures, providing a knowledge base for responsible adults and professionals. The courses also foster collective learning and community support through training groups.

The team includes a child rights advisor, project manager, training developer, communications expert, and volunteer administrator. Course development, implementation, and evaluation are further supported by Foundation staff, Kid Colleagues aged 13–18, and external specialists. All courses are designed, reviewed, and refined on an ongoing basis in response to participant feedback.

The innovation lies in the development of accessible, self-paced e-learning courses that offer flexibility for parents and professionals unable to attend in-person sessions. The inclusion of children in course development ensures their voices are heard, shaping perspectives on children’s rights. The Academy’s community-driven, discovery-based learning approach fosters active engagement and advocacy.

The Academy successfully launched a freely accessible e-learning course in response to a child protection scandal in 2024. The course equipped adults with the knowledge and skills to address child protection challenges. With over 60% of participants registering through recommendations, the initiative’s effectiveness is demonstrated by increasing discussions and reflections on child rights, further reinforcing the need for accessible child rights education.