Work with Bruna

I help institutions turn children's views into decisions they can act on.

For public institutions, foundations and NGOs across Europe and beyond. Remote by default, on site when it matters.

Book a 30-min call See the three ways to work together

Children's drawings and paper shapes, with a label reading 'Ir ao parque'. — "Ir ao parque" (Go to the park).

Who I work with

Governments, municipalities, NGOs, schools
You run a policy, service or programme
You want children's views to shape a real decision, ethically and with rigour.
Start with a Diagnostic
Foundations and philanthropies
You fund child-centred work
You want childhood in your portfolio and to fund participation that actually changes things.
See Advisory & Supervision

Three Ways to Work Together

Each one has a clear result and a timeline.

01 · START
Participation Diagnostic
A clear picture of where children's voices can change your decision, and a plan to get there.
You receive
- Assessment of your current practice
- Opportunity map
- Short action report
4 to 6 weeks · Remote · Fixed fee
02 · BUILD · CORE PROJECT
Participation Programme
A participation process built and run with your team.
You receive
- Tailored methodology, play-based
- Team training
- Monitoring and evaluation framework
- Regular remote supervision, on site for key stages and recommendations
3 to 9 months · Remote + visits · Tailored proposal
03 · SUSTAIN
Advisory & Supervision
Ongoing expert support for teams and foundations already running or funding participation work.
You receive
- Monthly supervision sessions with your team
- Review of methods, data and reports
- For foundations: participation criteria and a shortlist of initiatives from the map
Monthly retainer · Remote · Tailored proposal

How It Works

1
A 30-minute call
We see whether there is a fit and which offer makes sense.
2
A one-page proposal
Scope, timeline and price, within a week.
3
The work
Remote supervision of your team. I travel only when a stage needs me there.
4
Results
Report and learning.

Why Work with Me

PhD research on children's participation in public policy.
ICS, University of Lisbon · FCT fellowship
Field experience with UNICEF Portugal.
Escola pelos Direitos das Crianças programme
European research network.
COST Action CHILDVOICES (CA25176), child participation in practice
Curator of this platform.
Documented initiatives on a global map. Explore them

Not sure which option fits?

Tell me about your project in a 30-minute call.

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