It’s not surprising that many parents in urbanised areas are struggling. Raising a child was once done by a whole village, but that task now falls on parents who have less social support than ever. Combine that with the pressure to be the “perfect parent”, and it’s a recipe for stress and anxiety in modern parenting.  👩👧👦Mothers especially carry the heavy burden of juggling work and child rearing responsibilities.    That’s why this edition of Early Childhood Matters highlights how we can best care for caregivers.   Across 24 articles, Early Childhood Matters 2023 showcases:   🤱 Why caregiver wellbeing matters 🧒🏽 Innovative ideas that are having a real impact on parents’ lives — from legislation to lullabies  😊 Expert analysis, personal perspectives, and real-world case studies on caregiver support   Download your copy of Early Childhood Matters 2023 here ⏩ bit.ly/ECM-2023-online Special thanks to Shindy Lestari for the video 🙌📽️   #ECM2023 #EarlyChildhoodMatters #EarlyYears #ChildDevelopment #ECD #PeopleBeforeParents 🌟 Andrew Bomback, karni Arieli, Harriet Shugarman, Anya Kamenetz, Fabrizio Zilibotti, Raquel Lyra, Eleanne Plaizier, Rasa Dawson, Angela Uytdewilligen, Sarah Johnson, Mohammad Awamreh, Hatem AlHmoud, Laura Miller, Anna Devereux, Marianne Abboud, Te Aro Moxon, Rita de Cácia Oenning da Silva, Chian Gong, Patrice Martin, Maria Isabel Amando de Barros, Zarlasht Halaimzai, Lucas Johnson, Michael Feigelson, Tanmoy Goswami, Alexis Camejo, Hannah Rothschild, Charlotte Davidi Rushda Majeed Andrea Torres Sansotta Irina Ivan-van der Kwaak Daniella Ben-Attar Mialy Dermish (she/her) Leontien Peeters Farah Jadallah Claudia Vidigal Agnita Twigt 🌟

The Van Leer Foundation is glad to see the #Paalan1000 initiative in #India launch its first social media campaign. Paalan1000 focuses on supporting parents navigate the crucial first 1,000 days of a child’s life. We encourage you to follow Paalan 1000 to stay updated as the campaign unfolds. To learn more about this initiative, read this article from #EarlyChildhoodMatters: https://lnkd.in/eZ77xqXB Rushda Majeed Prakash Kumar Paul Patricia Núñez Sohail Sayyed Andrea Torres Sansotta Sam Sternin #paalan1000 #first1000days #paalanhazar #MOHFW #VanLeerFoundation #EarlyChildhoodMatters #EarlyYears #ChildDevelopment #ECD #parentingtips #1000daysofcare #ashadikiasha #parentingjourney

Pune is investing in caregivers, helping the city establish sustainable goals towards becoming child- and family-friendly. 🪙 The PUNE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION (PMC) has allocated a total budget of 1.02 million euros (9.5 crore INR) across all its departments to equip and transform the city's structures for families with young children. 🏗️ From opening crèches for PMC employees to establishing early childhood development corners in primary health clinics, #Urban95 Pune cares about caregivers. Learn more about how Pune is scaling urban innovation for young children and their caregivers ⏩ https://lnkd.in/eXtphJ7M Egis in India Rushda Majeed Prakash Kumar Paul Sohail Sayyed Hannah Rothschild Victoria Chavez Sam Sternin Andrea Torres Sansotta

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗽𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 In this podcast from the #Urban95Academy, Rushda Majeed, Chief Programme Officer at the Van Leer Foundation, joins Katie Beck and Savvas Verdis from LSE Cities to explore the capacity-building potential of these collaborations. Discover how initiatives like the Urban95 Academy are influencing city agendas, building strong networks, and achieving scale through tailored executive education programmes. This conversation, recorded during the July 2024 Urban95 Academy residence week at LSE, offers valuable insights for anyone interested in the intersection of continuous learning, leadership, and urban development. Listen to the full #podcast here: https://lnkd.in/dUxhNjaD Andrea Torres Sansotta Michael Feigelson Irina Ivan-van der Kwaak Victoria Chavez Darja Dobermann Patricia Núñez Karima Grant Hannah Rothschild Marie Kaune Emily Cruz Philipp Rode #Urban95 #Urban95Academy #Philanthropy #ExecutiveEducation #UrbanLeadership #CityDevelopment

🌍 Join us at the African Philanthropy Conference 📅 Date: 2 August 2024 The Van Leer Foundation is hosting the session "The Importance of Investment in #EarlyChildhood for the Continent's Economic Development," which promises to be a pivotal conversation on the future of Africa. https://lnkd.in/enqMPH_M Karima Grant open a conversation around the immense opportunities of investing in early childhood development and its role in strengthening ecosystems that enable families and communities across the African continent to flourish. Dawit Mengistie Tsehay will also share the incredible work happening through the ECD Programme in #AddisAbaba. Rushda Majeed Andrea Torres Sansotta Victoria Chavez Big Win Philanthropy Conrad N. Hilton Foundation The ELMA Philanthropies TrustAfrica #EarlyChildhoodDevelopment #EconomicDevelopment #AfricaPhilanthropyForum #VanLeerFoundation #Urban95 #CitiesforChildren

In May, Karima Grant stepped into her role at the Van Leer Foundation as Regional Representative for Africa 🌍 We interviewed Karima to capture her bold thinking and deeper insights on how leaders and ecosystems across the continent can support children to have the best start in life and continue to grow in beautiful, creative, and sustainable communities. We asked Karima: 🟦 How would you define your strategic vision for early childhood? 🟡 Who are you looking to partner with to scale programmes and policies that support children and caregivers? 🟩 What are the challenges for parents in Africa and where do you see opportunities? Here's what Karima shared with us: https://lnkd.in/eUgP5Hzk Rushda Majeed Andrea Torres Sansotta Hannah Rothschild Victoria Chavez Michael Feigelson Patricia Núñez Ana María Rey Martinez Irina Ivan-van der Kwaak Daniella Ben-Attar claudia vidigal Farah Jadallah Elvira Thissen Prakash Kumar Paul Annemarie Poorterman

💚Contact with even small amounts of nature is not just child’s play. It’s great for caregivers, too! Better sleep, improved mood, and physical health are just some of the benefits.   🌱And it doesn’t have to be a forest. Even being near to nature on a smaller scale has advantages. That’s why the Instituto Alana, in collaboration with #Urban95, is working to establish “pocket parks” as natural children’s play spaces in cities around Brazil.   🔗In this year’s #EarlyChildhoodMatters, Maria Isabel Amando de Barros shares more about a project that’s working to ensure everyone has access to the joy and healing of nature, no matter where they live. bit.ly/ECM2023-24 #ECM2023 #EarlyYears #PeopleBeforeParents claudia vidigal Marina Arilha Silva Beatriz Fumagalli Victoria Chavez Hannah Rothschild JP Amaral Laís Fleury

🆕 #VacancyAnnouncement 📣 We are looking for a committed professional who will be responsible for administrative tasks related to grants and contracts as required by the Director of Programme Support and Learning. The Programme Administrator will manage administrative controlling, logistics, and compliance from partners, including delivery of quality proposals and reporting from partners. This role requires close attention to detail, strong organisational and time-management skills, and comfort in communicating (written and verbal) with diverse stakeholders. Interested? Apply by 16 August 👉 https://lnkd.in/e4Gvv6sX Andrea Torres Sansotta Agnita Twigt Agnes Buis Blanca R. Hannah Rothschild Irina Ivan-van der Kwaak Karima Grant Ana María Rey Martinez