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The latest news about the Bernard van Leer Foundation, our partners and the issues we work on.
Journalists: apply now for a course in reporting the refugee crisis through children’s eyes
The Dart Center is now accepting applications for a journalism training workshop focused on children and the international refugee crisis. To be held September 19-22, 2019, at the Columbia University… Read more
Data privacy is important to us – GDPR mailing sent
As you can read in our privacy statement, data privacy is a top priority for the Bernard van Leer Foundation. In accordance with new European data regulations, we have therefore… Read more
New partnership to build capacity of early years nurses in Israel
Earlier this month over 150 people attended a conference to launch a major new partnership in Israel that will strengthen the capacity of nurses working in Tipat Halav (maternal and… Read more
Five publications help India’s Smart Cities to serve infants, toddlers and caregivers
We are pleased to make available a series of five publications that will help Smart Cities in India to create infant, toddler and caregiver (ITC)-friendly neighbourhoods. The publications result from… Read more
Resources for journalists: children and the Syrian refugee crisis
How should reporters cover the impact of war, violence, and displacement on babies and toddlers? Resources are now online from a Foundation-funded workshop held in Jordan earlier this year by… Read more
Four short films explore young children's lives in Azraq
The Foundation is working with Civic in Azraq, Jordan, to explore how the response to the Syrian refugee crisis can better meet the particular needs of young children and families. Read more
Job vacancy: BvLF is recruiting a Programme Coordinator India
The Bernard van Leer Foundation is recruiting a Programme Coordinator India, who facilitates the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Bernard van Leer Foundation's investments in the country and its… Read more
Urban95 honoured in Fast Company 2019 World Changing Ideas Awards
The Bernard van Leer Foundation’s global Urban95 initiative has been named as a finalist in Fast Company’s 2019 World Changing Ideas Awards. Tel Aviv-Yafo’s Urban95 initiative also received an honourable… Read more
Bernard van Leer Foundation’s Annual Report 2018 available to download
The Bernard van Leer Foundation’s Annual Report 2018 is now available to download. Read about our progress on Urban95, Parents+ and Building Blocks, with a look at the progress of… Read more
Six new case studies on how countries support early childhood workers
We funded the Early Childhood Workforce Initiative to develop six country briefs which highlight efforts to support the workforce across different geographies and services. Read more about the series here… Read more