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The latest news about the Bernard van Leer Foundation, our partners and the issues we work on.
Urban95 launches in Udaipur
The Urban95 initiative has formally launched in Udaipur at an event hosted by ICLEI South Asia. Udaipur Urban95 is a result of a partnership between the Udaipur Municipal Corporation and… Read more
New publication containing playground ideas for 0 to 3-year-olds
The youngest children are often overlooked in playground design. This new guide, Playground ideas for 0-3 years, compiled by SUPERPOOL with the support of the Bernard van Leer Foundation, shares… Read more
Early Childhood Matters 2019: new edition and new website now available
Published today, the latest issue of Early Childhood Matters surveys the field of early childhood. Alongside this, we are pleased to announce we have launched a new online home for… Read more
Journalists: apply now for a course in reporting the refugee crisis through children’s eyes (Closed)
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
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