Kenya
Jobs
Representative Africa
Early application is strongly encouraged.
Early Childhood Matters
Early Childhood Matters 2026
Exploring the transition to parenthood in a rapidly changing world
Announcement
The Good Start Challenge announces 22 finalists in nine countries
Discover who the Good Start Challenge finalists are and how they are working to improve the wellbeing of parents and caregivers in…
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
Team
Dorothy Ghettuba Pala
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.
Guide
Proximity of Care Design Guide
This design guide offers a practical online tool to support cost-effective design and implementation of child and family-friendly urban spaces.
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…
Toolkit
Urban95 Starter Kit
This toolkit is an excellent starting point for city leaders and urban professionals to understand the value of investing in babies, toddlers…
Report
Proximity of Care Report
This report presents an important new approach to designing for early childhood in vulnerable urban contexts.
Early Childhood Matters
Early Childhood Matters 2020
This edition gathers global leaders and experts calling for prioritisation of young children, families and frontline workers amid COVID-19.