Publications & Reports
Browse editions of our journal, Early Childhood Matters, and our Early Childhood in Focus series, along with other selected publications and reports. All are free to download or read online.
By design: the thinking behind Uruguay Crece Contigo – Betting on the power of personal connection
The second part of a two-part case study exploring the decision-making process of Uruguayan political leaders when creating Uruguay Crece Contigo (“Uruguay grows with you”), a national programme on early… Read more
Cuna Más: Peru’s home visiting programme evolves into a comprehensive early childhood development strategy
The second part of a two-part case study looking at Peru’s early childhood development programme Cuna Más. After the first part looked at the initial expansion of Cuna Mas, this… Read more
By design: the thinking behind Uruguay Crece Contigo – Planners mull ambitious early childhood model in Chile
The first part of a two-part case study exploring the decision-making process of Uruguayan political leaders when creating Uruguay Crece Contigo (“Uruguay grows with you”), a national programme on early… Read more
Ending the use of physical and emotional violence against children and adolescents in Peru
In this case study, RAND Europe looks at what can be learned from the advocacy efforts of INFANT and ONNAS in Peru, leading to passing a law in 2015 prohibiting… Read more
Cycling cities for infants, toddlers, and caregivers
Being able to cycle safely around their city can have a profound impact on caregivers and children aged 0-3, yet there has so far been limited research into how cities… Read more
Annual Report 2020
The Bernard van Leer Foundation’s Annual Report 2020 is now available in an interactive online format. With stories from our focus countries and learning partnerships, the Annual Report explores our… Read more
Supporting urban childhoods
Observations on caregiver use of public spaces from Pune (India) and Istanbul (Turkey) share spatial knowledge from a research initiative done in partnership with the University of Edinburgh and the… Read more
An Urban95 Starter Kit - ideas for action
Based on learnings gathered from Urban95 initiatives across the world, this Urban95 Starter Kit serves as a starting point to help cities understand the value of investing in their youngest… Read more
Three briefs on data and Urban95 in Turkey
In this series of three briefs, the Turkish Economic and Social Studies Foundation (TESEV) reflects on lessons from the Bernard van Leer Foundation-supported Urban95 programme in Turkey that can support… Read more
Proximity of care: A new approach to designing for early childhood in vulnerable urban contexts
A guide to assess, design and implement child-centred interventions in vulnerable urban contexts such as informal and refugee settlements, to improve the living conditions and well-being of young children and… Read more