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Lima transforms 12 public spaces with more to come
Lima is undergoing a transformation of public space. So far the municipal government has completed work in 12 previously neglected spaces in…
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Pé de Infância behaviour change campaign launches in Brazil
In partnership with behaviour change specialists Allma Hub Criativo, Pé de Infância provides the Urban95 Network of partner cities in Brazil with…
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10 design elements help women to make informed breastfeeding decisions
The World Health Organization advises mothers to exclusively breastfeed their newborn babies for at least 6 months. In the Netherlands, a recent…
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New partnership launched with Addis Ababa
Earlier this week the city government of Addis Ababa formally launched a new early years initiative – Children: The Future Hope of…
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Happy Child Programme is well perceived in Brazil, despite COVID-19 pandemic
Despite the limitations imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Happy Child Programme (Criança Feliz) is positively perceived by Brazilian caregivers, who continue…
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The Netherlands is ready for a reset of the childcare system
The last word has not yet been said about the childcare system in the Netherlands. Elections are approaching and many political parties…
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Caregiver’s mental health impacts early childhood development – new papers to increase knowledge
Around the world levels of pre- and postpartum mental health care are insufficient, especially in crisis contexts. The Bernard van Leer Foundation…
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Working paper and videos explore the impacts of Covid-19 on children in Brazil
The impacts of Covid-19 on child development are explored in five videos and a Working Paper (in Portuguese) produced by Núcleo Ciência…
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“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…
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Video from India’s Ministry of Health on the first 1000 days
With the Foundation’s support, India’s Ministry of Health and Family Welfare rolled out a video on the importance of the first 1000…
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New partnership to build capacity of early years nurses in Israel
Earlier this month over 150 people attended a conference to launch a major new partnership in Israel that will strengthen the capacity…
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New campaign helps Israeli parents and children create “Magic Moments”
Together with Hop! Media Group in Israel, the Bernard van Leer Foundation is proud to launch “Magic Moments”, a national campaign offering…