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The latest news about the Bernard van Leer Foundation, our partners and the issues we work on.
Urban95 network launches in Brazil with 11 new cities
In partnership with the Instituto Cidades Sustentáveis (Sustainable Cities Institute), the Bernard van Leer Foundation today launched a new Urban95 network in Brazil. Alongside our three pioneering partner cities –… Read more
“Magic Moments” campaign launched in Israel for Arabic speaking parents
"Magic Moments", a national campaign for Arabic-speaking parents, offering practical guidance on how to turn everyday activities with babies and toddlers into special times of bonding that enhance the child’s… Read more
New Report on the Potential Role of Music Making in the Well-Being of Young Families
Music supports family well-being especially when made or enjoyed together. This report highlights the value, impact and scaling potential of music and sustainable music interventions/programmes throughout the world… Read more
Coalitions that care: New case studies on breakthrough early childhood policy achievements
The Bernard van Leer Foundation and RAND Europe have released two new case studies on effective collective action campaigns that contributed to better care for babies, toddlers and caregivers at national scale.interventions successfully. Read more
2019 Annual Report now available
Our 2019 Annual Report is now available. For the first time, it also contains an overview in Arabic, Dutch, French, Hebrew, Portuguese, Spanish and Turkish. Read more
Hiring: We're seeking a Programme Coordinator for the Netherlands (maternity cover) (CLOSED)
We're looking for an energetic, detail focused individual with great planning and communications skills to be our Programme Coordinator for The Netherlands from 17th August 2020–19 March 2021 (30 weeks). Read more
New guide for designing for Early Childhood in vulnerable urban contexts
Proximity of Care: A new Approach to Designing for Early Childhood in Vulnerable Urban Contexts, lays out the needs of 0–3 year olds, 3–5 year olds, caregivers and pregnant women… Read more
Covid-19 crisis: how leaders can support babies, toddlers and the people who care for them
The Covid-19 crisis is hitting the most vulnerable people hardest — including babies, toddlers and those who care for them. We’ve compiled three briefs with ideas on how to support… Read more
To our partners during Covid-19
Dear BvLF Partners, In these enormously challenging times, we want to express our deep appreciation for your hard work on behalf of babies, toddlers and the people who care for… Read more
Connecting during Covid-19
I write this from my hometown of Quito, Ecuador, having come straight here after a work trip to Chile so that I could be in the same city as my… Read more