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The latest news about the Bernard van Leer Foundation, our partners and the issues we work on.

Design challenge for Israeli early years centres

Published February 15, 2021

Young architects are being invited to participate in a design competition for Tipat Halav – early years centres – in Israel. “Between the Drops” is a collaboration between the Israeli… Read more

Hiring: Programme Coordinator Refugee Response - Maternity Cover 29 Weeks (CLOSED)

Published February 5, 2021

Join our team as a Programme Coordinator working on our Refugee Response programme and Mental Health and Psychosocial Support strategy (MHPSS) strategy… Read more

Hiring: apply to be our Digital Design Officer (CLOSED)

Published January 29, 2021

We are looking for a creative, and multi-talented visual communicator, to support our knowledge uptake and dissemination efforts. This position provides an opportunity to use design to support the Foundations… Read more

Hiring: Apply to be our Assistant to ExD - Maternity Cover (CLOSED)

Published January 26, 2021

We are looking for an excellent planner and organiser, who will be providing administrative, research, writing and project management support to our Executive Director. … Read more

Hiring: Apply to be our Jordan Representative (CLOSED)

Published January 4, 2021

We are looking for a persuasive partnership builder who will be the main point of contact for all our partners in Jordan, tasked with taking the Foundation’s work in Jordan… Read more

Nurturing Neighbourhoods Challenge launched in India

Published November 19, 2020
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Open to over 100 cities, the Challenge aims to build on and scale up the experiences of pioneering global and Indian cities that have incorporated an early childhood lens in… Read more

Hiring: We're seeking a Financial & Accounting Officer (CLOSED)

Published November 10, 2020

We are looking for a Financial & Accounting Officer, responsible for all financial, project, and salary administration. Read more

Online now: Early Childhood Matters 2020

Published November 5, 2020

We are proud to present the 2020 edition of Early Childhood Matters, which explores how leaders and service providers have adapted to the unprecedented restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. … Read more

Urban95 pocket park inaugurated in Recife

Published November 4, 2020

The city of Recife inaugurated the Arari Ferreira pocket park on October 12 – National Children’s Day in Brazil. As shown in the photographs, the revamped square offers families with… Read more

Hiring: Project Manager for Addis Ababa ECD project

Published November 2, 2020

At the request of the project partners, the Bernard van Leer Foundation seeks to recruit a Project Manager (PM) to support the Addis Ababa City Administration in managing the implementation… Read more