News
The latest news about the Bernard van Leer Foundation, our partners and the issues we work on.
Joint efforts ensure early childhood education in Israel is being cared for
Low-income families who apply for a childcare subsidy in Israel have typically had to wait three months for a decision. Recently, reforms to the process significantly reduced the paperwork, and… Read more
Children present their slum redevelopment plans to Bhubaneswar Development Authority
Covered drains, no prickly shrubs and houses with a separate room for children to sleep in are among the proposals presented to the Bhubaneswar Development Authority by seven of the… Read more
Join our webinar 'Advances in early childhood development'
Early Childhood Matters is pleased to invite you to join the webinar 'Advances in early childhood development'. Further to the newly-published edition of Early Childhood Matters, this webinar, moderated by… Read more
BvLF in the media: "Planning for Infants and Toddlers" course at Israel's Ben-Gurion University
How easy is it to reach the local preschool without needing a car? Does a neighbourhood have a secure public place where toddlers can run around in the shade while… Read more
Vote for the Dutch Professor on Fatherhood to win the New Scientist Talent Award!
Renske Keizer, of the University of Amsterdam, is the world's first Professor on Fatherhood. Her research focuses on the ways in which fathers influence the development of their children, and… Read more
INFANT – Children as agents of change
This video showcases the work of our partner INFANT in Peru. INFANT helps children to amplify their voices in campaigning for a safe, nurturing society through events like the Water… Read more
#MakingChildrenSafer, join the campaign!
The Igarapé Institute and several partners are launching a campaign called #MakingChildrenSafer (#SegurançaAssuntodeCriança) to raise awareness about the ways in which children are affected by violence. They want to give… Read more
In the media: A powerful, unexpected voice for kids in Uganda
Read about Private Sector Foundation's Uganda's ground-breaking work with ReadyNation to build a network of business champions for early childhood. Their collaboration - The Early Steps Programme, supported by the… Read more
Dutch child abuse monitoring system now includes domestic violence
Starting today, the Monitor Aanpak Kindermishandeling ("Monitor Approach Child Abuse") also tackles domestic violence, becoming the Monitor Aanpak Kindermishandeling en Huiselijk Geweld. Over 200 municipalities in the Netherlands already use… Read more
Join the event: Prioritizing children and youth within the New Urban Agenda
During the Preparatory Committee (PrepCom) session of the United Nations Conference on Housing and Sustainable Urban Development (25-27 July, Surabaya, Indonesia), the National Institute of Urban Affairs, with support from… Read more