Elena Bakosova

Elena Bakosova,

Slovak Union of Mother Centres

Coordinator of Mile for Mothers

Bratislava, 8th May, 2007 elena@materskecentra.sk

Elena Bakosova of the Union of Mother Centres (UMC) in Slovakia reported on her organization's campaign, "Allow Me to Enter with a Child," that identified child-friendly establishments such as restaurants, markets and health clubs.In the campaign's first year, UMC members found 27 places that merited the organization's seal of approval, which is based on some 20 criteria developed by UMC members.This includes simple things, like having highchairs readily available in restaurants, as well as play areas for children in health clubs Although a little disappointed by the number, Elena is not discouraged."I'm a bit of a dreamer," she told me. "I think you have to be to do this kind of work."