The Kid-Friendly World Project: Education, Research, and Action Platforms
Creating a Platform for Change
The Kid-Friendly World project was developed to support professionals, institutions, and communities working to make the world more inclusive for children and their families.
- It offers research-based tools, learning modules, design guides, and case studies that bridge theory and practice.
- The project is grounded in collaboration—connecting educators, planners, hospitality leaders, parents, and children as co-creators of change.
This lecture introduces the project’s offerings and how you can use or contribute to them in your work.
Education and Professional Development
The project provides educational materials that support training in hospitality, urban planning, tourism management, childhood development, and public health.
- Courses and workshops cover topics like child-centered design, participatory planning, inclusive tourism, and evaluation strategies.
- Resources are tailored for a range of learners—from undergraduate students to community leaders and frontline staff.
Accessible, interdisciplinary education builds the foundation for long-term systems change.
Applied Research and Evaluation
The project hosts and promotes research focused on child and family experiences in diverse environments.
- It supports mixed-methods studies, participatory action research, and global case documentation.
- Results inform better design, more effective policy, and stronger measurement tools.
Research is made accessible through visual reports, open-access publications, and policy briefs for decision-makers.
Action-Based Initiatives
The Kid-Friendly World platform provides practical tools for implementation:
- Design checklists for communities, hotels, events, and destinations
- Templates for family feedback tools and child-inclusive evaluation
- Strategy guides for cross-sector collaboration and policy change
These resources support both new initiatives and the improvement of existing spaces and services.
Collaborative Networks
The project fosters connection through learning communities, global forums, and professional networks.
- Members share innovations, challenges, and insights to strengthen practice across borders.
- By highlighting local successes, the project amplifies diverse voices and builds a global narrative for family inclusion.
Summary Points
- The Kid-Friendly World project bridges research, practice, and policy to advance inclusive design.
- It offers educational tools, evaluation resources, and real-world case examples.
- Collaboration and knowledge-sharing are central to its mission.
- Everyone—parents, professionals, policymakers—has a role in shaping a more kid-friendly world.
Discussion Questions
- Which tools or networks from the project could support your goals?
- What research gaps or implementation challenges would you like to explore with others?
- How might your organization contribute to the Kid-Friendly World community?