World Children & Youth Physical Education Academy - C.Y.P.E. - Academy
GLOBAL INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION INITIATIVE
LAUNCHED TO DEFEND CHILDREN’S RIGHTS, SAFETY, AND FUTURE
LAUNCHED TO DEFEND CHILDREN’S RIGHTS, SAFETY, AND FUTURE
European and International Organizations Unite
to Support Children in War, Crisis, and Disaster Regions
to Support Children in War, Crisis, and Disaster Regions
At a time when millions of children across Europe and the world are living under the impacts of war, violence, displacement, poverty, earthquakes, humanitarian crises, and fear, two international organizations have launched a historic strategic cooperation initiative to defend children’s rights, dignity, well-being, and future.
The European Children & Youth Physical Education Academy – E.C.Y.P.E. Academy ry and the World Children & Youth Physical Education Academy – C.Y.P.E. Academy have officially signed a Strategic International Cooperation Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a long-term global framework for protecting and supporting children and youth affected by crisis conditions.
The European Children & Youth Physical Education Academy – E.C.Y.P.E. Academy ry and the World Children & Youth Physical Education Academy – C.Y.P.E. Academy have officially signed a Strategic International Cooperation Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a long-term global framework for protecting and supporting children and youth affected by crisis conditions.
The cooperation initiative combines:
- children’s rights advocacy
- physical education
- trauma rehabilitation
- humanitarian action
- education
- research and development
- psychological support
- community-based recovery
- and international cooperation
A GLOBAL CALL TO DEFEND CHILDREN’S RIGHTS
The organizations strongly emphasize that the rights of children, as defined by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), continue to be violated across the world — including by states and actors that are themselves members of the United Nations.
The organizations strongly emphasize that the rights of children, as defined by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), continue to be violated across the world — including by states and actors that are themselves members of the United Nations.
The Parties declare that:
“Children must never become victims of political failure, war, violence, or humanitarian neglect.”
The cooperation agreement calls on governments, institutions, international organizations, humanitarian actors, universities, sponsors, foundations, and global civil society to take stronger responsibility for protecting children.
The organizations stress that:
“Children must never become victims of political failure, war, violence, or humanitarian neglect.”
The cooperation agreement calls on governments, institutions, international organizations, humanitarian actors, universities, sponsors, foundations, and global civil society to take stronger responsibility for protecting children.
The organizations stress that:
- attacks against children, schools, hospitals, and civilian environments are unacceptable
- children’s rights must be implemented in practice, not only declared in international agreements
- silence and inaction in the face of violations against children can never be morally acceptable
PHYSICAL EDUCATION AS A TOOL FOR HEALING AND HOPE
The initiative highlights the critical role of physical education, movement, and community activities in helping children recover from trauma caused by war and disasters.
According to the organizations:
Physical education is not only sport — it is rehabilitation, hope, safety, emotional recovery, and rebuilding human dignity.
Research and international experience demonstrate that movement, play, supportive adults, and safe social environments can significantly support children’s:
The initiative highlights the critical role of physical education, movement, and community activities in helping children recover from trauma caused by war and disasters.
According to the organizations:
Physical education is not only sport — it is rehabilitation, hope, safety, emotional recovery, and rebuilding human dignity.
Research and international experience demonstrate that movement, play, supportive adults, and safe social environments can significantly support children’s:
- mental recovery
- physical well-being
- emotional resilience
- social inclusion
- confidence and trust
- and hope for the future
SPECIAL LONG-TERM FOCUS: UKRAINE 2026–2036
A major operational focus of the initiative will be long-term support for children and youth affected by the war in Ukraine during the period 2026–2036.
The cooperation will also support:
A major operational focus of the initiative will be long-term support for children and youth affected by the war in Ukraine during the period 2026–2036.
The cooperation will also support:
- children in earthquake-affected areas
- refugee children and families
- humanitarian crisis regions
- vulnerable youth communities
- and areas affected by poverty and social exclusion
BUILDING AN INTERNATIONAL EXPERT NETWORK
The initiative seeks to build a powerful European and global cooperation network involving:
The initiative seeks to build a powerful European and global cooperation network involving:
- universities
- schools
- researchers
- sports and physical education organizations
- humanitarian actors
- child rights specialists
- healthcare professionals
- social sector experts
- local communities
- and international partner organizations
A CALL FOR GLOBAL SPONSORS, FOUNDATIONS, AND PARTNERS
The organizations are now actively seeking:
The organizations are now actively seeking:
- international sponsors
- humanitarian foundations
- corporate partners
- universities
- research institutions
- EU cooperation programs
- and global funding partners
The long-term vision is to establish:
EVERYBODY IS IMPORTANT
European Children & Youth Physical Education Research & Recovery Center
as an international center for:
EVERYBODY IS IMPORTANT
European Children & Youth Physical Education Research & Recovery Center
as an international center for:
- children’s rehabilitation
- physical education
- mental well-being
- humanitarian cooperation
- trauma recovery
- research and innovation
- and international youth development.
INTERNATIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
The organizations emphasize that:
protecting children is not the responsibility of one country alone — it is the shared moral responsibility of humanity.The cooperation initiative is built on the belief that:
The organizations emphasize that:
protecting children is not the responsibility of one country alone — it is the shared moral responsibility of humanity.The cooperation initiative is built on the belief that:
- every child deserves safety
- every child deserves education
- every child deserves movement, play, and hope
- and no child should ever be forgotten because of war or disaster.
OFFICIAL STATEMENT
“No child should ever lose their right to safety, education, movement, play, dignity, and hope for the future — not even in the middle of war, disaster, or humanitarian crisis.”
“No child should ever lose their right to safety, education, movement, play, dignity, and hope for the future — not even in the middle of war, disaster, or humanitarian crisis.”
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About the Organizations
European Children & Youth Physical Education Academy – E.C.Y.P.E. Academy ry
An international non-profit organization focused on children’s rights, physical education, humanitarian cooperation, research, youth well-being, and recovery support in crisis regions across Europe.
🌐 European Children & Youth Physical Education Academy
World Children & Youth Physical Education Academy – C.Y.P.E. Academy
An international organization promoting children’s safety, education, physical well-being, humanitarian advocacy, and global child protection initiatives.
European Children & Youth Physical Education Academy – E.C.Y.P.E. Academy ry
An international non-profit organization focused on children’s rights, physical education, humanitarian cooperation, research, youth well-being, and recovery support in crisis regions across Europe.
🌐 European Children & Youth Physical Education Academy
World Children & Youth Physical Education Academy – C.Y.P.E. Academy
An international organization promoting children’s safety, education, physical well-being, humanitarian advocacy, and global child protection initiatives.
Media, Sponsorship & International Cooperation Contact
Timo Virtanen
General Manager
World Children & Youth Physical Education Academy - C.Y.P.E. - Academy
www.cype-academy.org
✉️ [email protected]
📞 +358 45 125 8817
Timo Virtanen
General Manager
World Children & Youth Physical Education Academy - C.Y.P.E. - Academy
www.cype-academy.org
✉️ [email protected]
📞 +358 45 125 8817
International Cooperation for Children, Humanity, Peace, and Hope.