2020
Announcement
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…
Report
Background Papers on Caregivers’ Mental Health
These two papers offer a baseline for understanding the impact of caregiver mental health on early childhood development.
News
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…
Announcement
Urban95 network launches in Brazil with 11 new cities
In partnership with the Instituto Cidades Sustentáveis (Sustainable Cities Institute), the Bernard van Leer Foundation today launched a new Urban95 network in…
Story
Young Explorers (the making of): How video can encourage empathy for toddlers
A deeper look at the Young Explorers short film project reveals some larger questions about how we view early childhood, and the…
Announcement
“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…
Research report
Making a Joyful Noise: The Potential Role of Music Making in the Wellbeing of Young Families
This report explores the role that music might play in building a world in which young families thrive.
Management case studies
Working to Support Policy Change Through an Advocacy Coalition in Israel
This case study highlights how coalition-led advocacy achieved several significant policy changes.
Management case studies
Efforts to Support the Extension of Birth Leave in the Netherlands
This case study details the collective action that brought about policy change on paid birth leave.
Corporate Publications
Annual Report 2019
This report illustrates our impact in 2019, capturing what we achieved and what we learnt.
News
Covid-19 crisis: how leaders can support babies, toddlers and the people who care for them
The Covid-19 crisis is hitting the most vulnerable people hardest — including babies, toddlers and those who care for them. We’ve compiled…
Policy brief
How to Support Families in a Pandemic
We produced three briefs on ways to limit the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on babies, toddlers and those who care for…