2019

Research report
Emerging Early Childhood Inequality: 2019 Report
This paper discusses the link between family income during early childhood and academic achievement in later years for children in Israel.
Management case studies
Reducing Inequality by Focusing on the Very Young: Boa Vista, Brazil, Deepens its Investment in Early Childhood Development, 2009–2016
This case study looks at how the Mayor of Boa Vista championed early childhood services while assisting refugees fleeing Venezuela.
News
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…
Case
Case studies on scaling early years initiatives
The first three in a series of 15 case studies on scaling early years initiatives have now been published. Conducted by researchers…
News
Creating a safe walking route in hilly Lima
Families living in the hilly neighbourhood of Alto Perú, in Chorillos, Lima, can now walk to their local childcare centre after an…
News
Creative street art marks first Urban95 project in Udaipur
Urban95 held its first intervention in Udaipur, India, from October 18 to 23 as part of the city’s Road Safety Week. The…
Announcement
Foundation partner in Brazil wins Sustainable Cities Award
Recife’s Compaz project has won the 2019 Sustainable Cities Award, supported by Oxfam, for the best inequality reduction project in Brazil. This…
Announcement
Clean Air Fund launched to address global air pollution crisis
The Clean Air Fund, a new philanthropic initiative, has launched to address the global outdoor air pollution crisis that is responsible for…
Management case studies
City Hall Embraces Early Childhood Development: Reaching an Underserved Population in Tel Aviv, 2016-2019
This case study investigates why and how young children climbed up the municipal agenda.
Announcement
Urban95 launches in Udaipur
The Urban95 initiative has formally launched in Udaipur at an event hosted by ICLEI South Asia. Udaipur Urban95 is a result of…
Management case studies
Governing from a Child’s Perspective: Recife Works to Become Family Friendly, 2017–2019
This case study examines early childhood investments in light of access to services for families with young children.
Management case studies
Reconstructing a City in the Interests of its Children: Tirana, Albania, 2015-2019
This case study explains how the Mayor of Tirana won public trust and found the budget to prioritise early childhood development.