Press Release

18 August

The children’s charity, Children in Wales is co-hosting a major international conference in Cardiff at the end of September for experts from across the world.

The conference, WorldForum 2008 will consider the important issue of ‘Early Intervention and Prevention’ and will include an opening address from First Minister, Rhodri Morgan. It is expected that over 400 delegates from across the world will come together to share ideas and research about the benefits of intervening early when children have problems. There will be a unique opportunity for those working within the sector in Wales to showcase Welsh initiatives in this area. In addition to professionals, the conference will also bring young people from Hungary, Cyprus, Germany and Wales together for a six day programme in which they can highlight their own experiences.

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Notes:

1.       WorldForum 2008 will take place at City Hall, Cardiff between 29th September - 1st October 2008.  It  is being organised by the International Forum for Child Welfare (IFCW) and Children in Wales. Further details are available on the website: www.worldforum2008.org

2.       The Young People’s Programme of Activities will run from Sunday 28th September to Friday 3rd October 2008.

3.       Children in Wales is the national umbrella organisation for voluntary, statutory and professional organisations and individuals who work with children and young people in Wales. www.childreninwales.org.uk
 

4.       The International Forum for Child Welfare is an international nongovernmental organisation dedicated to the promotion of the rights and well being of children globally. www.ifcw.org.

5.       For further information regarding this press release contact Kate Richards: Children in Wales, 25 Windsor Place, Cardiff, Tel: 029 2034 2434, E-mail: kate.richards@childreninwales.org.uk