The latest news about the Bernard van Leer Foundation, our partners and the issues we work on.
In order to deeply understand the relationship between urban mobility and the main aspects that impact early childhood development and the quality of life of babies, toddlers and their caregivers,… Read more
We are seeking a Programme Coordinator in the Netherlands, who facilitates the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Bernard van Leer Foundation's activities and investments in the country and its… Read more
To document our work and share our learnings, the Bernard van Leer Foundation is looking for a sharp, organized and a curiosity driven expert to join our team as the… Read more
We are seeking a Programme Coordinator in India, who facilitates the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Bernard van Leer Foundation's investments in the country and its impact on policies… Read more
We are seeking a mission driven Urban95 Officer to join our Knowledge for Policy team. Read more about the role and how you can apply. Read more
Members of the International Step by Step Association (ISSA) have translated selected articles from the 2020 edition of Early Childhood Matters into 13 languages spoken in countries across Europe and… Read more
Cycling Cities for Infants, Toddlers, and Caregivers is a new publication of BYCS, an Amsterdam-based social enterprise, and the Bernard van Leer Foundation. The 37-page paper sets out the benefits… Read more
Supporting urban childhoods explores caregiver use of public spaces in Pune (India) and Istanbul (Turkey). Using observation as the primary tool, it contains spatial knowledge on how young children and… Read more
Available in a new online format, the Bernard van Leer Foundation’s Annual Report 2020 features stories from our work – including how we adapted to support the needs of infants,… Read more
Earlier this week the city government of Addis Ababa formally launched a new early years initiative – Children: The Future Hope of Addis Ababa – in partnership with the Bernard… Read more