2021

Guide
Building a Society for Babies, Toddlers and Caregivers
This guide for policymakers covers integrated policies and vital services to promote early childhood development.
Story
AirBeam Swap creates a global community of local air quality advocates
The AirBeam Swap is a new Urban95 project to collect data and raise awareness of air quality and its importance for babies,…
Announcement
Partnership with United Way transforms cities in Latin America
The Bernard van Leer Foundation’s Urban95 programme has launched a new learning partnership with United Way’s regional office in Latin America. The…
Book
Children of the World: Meet Natasha in Chile
Meet three-year-old Natasha, who was born in Venezuela, and learn about her life in Chile.
Book
Children of the World: Meet Raghav in India
Meet four-year-old Raghav and immerse yourself in life in Pune, where he knows all his neighbours.
Book
Children of the World: Meet Jhazmín in Peru
Meet four-year-old Jhazmín and discover what life is like in the Amazonas of Peru.
Book
Children of the World: Meet Talison in Brazil
Meet four-year-old Talison and be moved by the life of an Afro-Brazilian family of dancers.
Book
Children of the World: Meet Yvette in the Netherlands
Meet three-year-old Yvette and follow the journey of a Syrian family now living in a small Dutch town.
Book
Children of the World: Meet Prisca in Côte d’Ivoire
Meet five-year-old Prisca and learn about her life in Côte d’Ivoire, where her family work on a cocoa plantation.
Story
Boa Vista opens playgrounds in shelters for Venezuelan refugees
Early childhood-focused public spaces have been launched in three refugee shelters in Boa Vista, with coverage in local media outlet Correio do…
Book
Children of the World
This book series offers a glimpse into the early years of children in six countries around the world.
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…