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Book Reviews
"It's a light book but with profound themes and it's blogpost style makes it easy to dip in and out of. I would recommend it for anyone who is (or knows) a TCK, as well as those who live between worlds for other reasons". A review of this book on Culture and Belonging by Marilyn Gardner. Reviewed by Suzanne Potter.
Reviewed by Suzanne Potter
"An engaging narrative of a 1980's child-hood spent negotiating several different countries and the attendant array of cultures, homes, schools and relationships". A review of this book by Heidi Sand-Hart.
Reviewed by Carol Kingston-Smith
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Funding for TCK Counselling
OSCAR has set up a fund to provide small bursaries for TCK’s requiring counselling or transition assistance. It is generally for those who have limited access to this kind of support (i.e. not provided by their organisation) and very limited financial resources. If you would like to apply, please contact OSCAR with a few details about what you need.
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Child Safety & Protection Network
The Child Safety & Protection Network is a collaborative network of mission agencies, faith based NGOs and international Christian schools intentionally and strategically addressing the issues of child protection.
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Childnet International
Childnet is a website for the general public run by Christians. It has links to lots of good resources for kids and info on Internet safety.
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EuroTCK
EuroTCK is a Christian faith based pan-European working group for those interested in TCK issues. It is a sub-network of the European Evangelical Mission Association (EEMA) and comes under their structure and authority.Web: eurotck.netEmail: eurotck@gmail.com -
Global Trellis
Global Trellis helps cross-cultural workers flourish.Web: globaltrellis.com -
Helping Children Cope With Traumatic Events
The aim of this free e-book, which is currently available in seven languages, is to help parents, family members, teachers, clergy, and volunteers learn how to recognize stress reactions, listen, and support children after acts of violence. -
The Pregnant Traveler
This US based website, that sprouted out of The Travel Doctor website, is concerned with all things to do with pregnancy and travel.
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Thirtyone:eight
Established in 1977, Thirtyone:eight is the largest independent Christian safeguarding charity in the UK.
