Equilibrium
A year of growth
It’s great to find a theme for reporting on a year’s activities to avoid producing a simple list of “things we did last year.”
The theme for 2015 is very definitely the expansion of EQ’s influence in the development of services for children and families.
Looking outwards to the community
“Entrepreneurs have zeitgeist – they know what is going on in the world and act accordingly.”
(David Bisset, EQ chairman)
Entrepreneurs can easily lose their zeitgeist. For those who start organizations it depends heavily on maintaining their connection with the people they serve and the values they stand for while a substantial enterprise, complex systems and organizational paraphernalia grow around them. Bigger vehicles are less easy to maneuver and they make it more difficult… Continue reading
A review of 2013
Equilibrium – the introspective organization
Within an organization that is approaching the 10th anniversary of its foundation, people are not sure whether to look ahead or backwards. In such circumstances, it is not a bad idea to look at the current state of play. Where are we? Who are we? What is it that characterizes Equilibrium as an organization that works for children and with children?
AC
HIEVEMENTS 2012
Looking back on 2012, we’re satisfied with a job well done and the many innovative models and practices that we can share. We also have a few new ideas for 2013. Our success depends on the effort of many individuals but, more particularly, on the willingness of teams to adopt unconventional approaches to problem solving, playing to the strengths of the various team members.
EQ does not operate a payroll and our overheads are low.
The dolphin is a banner that allows a consortium of childcare professionals to dedicate time and effort to a shared mission. Those who are not founding members were invited to join and this has led to the creation of a highly cohesive, productive and happy team.
This has given us certain advantages:
- Our growth has been closely managed and our mission has never been compromised
- Our engagement with regional… Continue reading
I grew up feeling deeply loved. My mother was always there for me with a kind of devotion that stays with you for life – in the small gestures, in her choice to put me before everything else, in the way she made me feel safe and important.
And precisely because I had that love, I remember even more vividly the moments when I was away from her – in hospitals, in kindergarten, in places where the days felt endless.… Continue reading
As I’ve grown older, my frontline engagement in the spheres of childcare and education has diminished and I have come to dedicate more time to research and consultancy. This has increased the range and intensity of my engagement with social services and academia throughout Europe.
Throughout my adult life I have been bookish and something of a lifelong learner and child development and the impact of trauma and deprivation have been prominent among the range of topics I explore as… Continue reading
My name is Elena Petkova.
I did not start this work as a career choice. I started it because of one person – my brother.
He taught me to see the world from the perspective of those who are more vulnerable. To feel injustice not as an abstract concept, but as something real, happening here and now – to people who often have no voice. And perhaps this is why I have always chosen to stand on their side.
Later… Continue reading
My name is Mariana.
I have been part of „Еквилибриум“ since 2011. Looking back, these years have passed quickly, but they have been filled with challenges and lessons that have shaped me both as a professional and as a person.
My work gives me meaning because it brings me close to real human stories. Every life we touch reminds me why what we do truly matters.
I am motivated by the dedication of the people I work with –… Continue reading
Looking outwards to the community
“Entrepreneurs have zeitgeist – they know what is going on in the world and act accordingly.”
(David Bisset, EQ chairman)
Entrepreneurs can easily lose their zeitgeist. For those who start organizations it depends heavily on maintaining their connection with the people they serve and the values they stand for while a substantial enterprise, complex systems and organizational paraphernalia grow around them. Bigger vehicles are less easy to maneuver and they make it more difficult… Continue reading