Ethiopia
Story
Simple radical ideas are required to give parents the good start they deserve
How the Good Start Challenge will elevate innovations that support parents and other caregivers in the early years
Announcement
Addis Ababa launches landmark guide to build 12,000 playgrounds
Addis Ababa reimagines the city for young children, with 12,000 playgrounds and one comprehensive guidebook
Guide
Playgrounds for Early Years: Addis Ababa Guidebook
A practical guide to develop playgrounds that spark joy for young children and their families
Country page
Africa
New portfolio established in 2024
Early Childhood Matters
Early Childhood Matters 2025
This edition explores what parents and other caregivers need for a good start
Announcement
Early Childhood Matters 2025 launch
What do parents and other caregivers need for a good start?
Q & A
An interview with Karima Grant, Regional Representative Africa
The Van Leer Foundation welcomes Karima Grant, who joined our team in May 2024
Early Childhood Matters
Early Childhood Matters 2023
This edition unpacks what wellbeing means for parents and other caregivers, making the case for reimagining systems of support.
Corporate Publications
Annual Report 2022
This report illustrates our impact in 2022, capturing what we achieved and what we learnt.
Early Childhood Matters
Early Childhood Matters 2021
This edition explores the connection between climate change and early childhood, and why young children should be at the centre of climate…
Corporate Publications
Annual Report 2020
This report illustrates our impact in 2020, capturing what we achieved and what we learnt.
Announcement
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…