Combining coaching for parents and other caregivers with services designed to meet families’ basic needs
Creating healthy, safe and vibrant cities where babies, toddlers and their families thrive
Promoting the science of nurturing care and sharing best practices in transitioning successful early childhood programmes to scale.
An evaluation of the Jaffa Reads initiative, supported by the Bernard van Leer Foundation's Urban95 programme in Tel Aviv-Yafo, shows that it has been effective in encouraging Arab families to… Read more
In two areas of São Paulo – Jardim Lapena and São Rafael – young children and caregivers are enjoying renovated public areas to play and relax. The municipality has already… Read more
We are searching for an influential and empathetic leader to be our Representative in India. This position is the main point of contact for all our partners in the country. Read more
After an extensive global search, Rushda Majeed has been appointed Chief Programme Officer of the Bernard van Leer Foundation. In this role, she will oversee our programmes worldwide. Rushda joins… Read more
In May 2022, 27 committed city officials from 10 cities arrived in London to take part in five intensive days of in-person teaching, workshops and site visits during the Urban95… Read more
Creating more green play spaces is a win-win for cities, benefiting both children’s development and cities’ adaptation to climate change. The Alana Institute, in partnership with Urban95 Brazil, has produced… Read more