Dear !

More than half a year has passed since we sent you the first edition of the COST Action ‘Transnational Family Dynamics in Europe’ (TraFaDy) public newsletter. A lot has been going on in our action since then and we are happy to give you a snapshot of our activities. In this newsletter, we want to keep you informed about the latest developments, upcoming events, and noteworthy achievements within our network.  

We are delighted to connect with you and hope you find our acitvities relevant and interesting for your work. 

Warm regards

Mieke Schrooten, Chair of TraFaDy
Sven Iversen, Vice Chair of TraFaDy
Egemen İPEK, Science Communication Coordinator of TraFaDy

Who are we? TraFaDy is a network based on COST Action 21143 and aims to deepen the knowledge of the growing, rapidly changing phenomenon and dynamics of transnational families (TNF). We bring together researchers and stakeholders from different countries and disciplines to address the need for transnational insights and to formulate policy- and practice-oriented recommendations with an impact on international, national, sub-local and local practices.  

TraFaDy is structured into four thematic working groups (WGs), which address critical areas of increasing importance in research, practice and policy. In addition, two horizontal working groups drive methodological progress and consolidate the recommendations of the other WGs into recommendations for stakeholders and policymakers.