Van Leer Foundation

Inclusive societies begin with a good start for all children.

[Van Leer Foundation @vanleerfdn]

🤱There used to be a whole village to raise a child, but many parents today have less social support than ever.

📖That’s why #ECM2023 explores how we can best support the people raising the next generation.

Download it now! https://t.co/yJ97wo3QmB

[Van Leer Foundation @vanleerfdn]

🇮🇳 Parents and caregivers are often undervalued. India wants to change that.
👉🏽In #ECM2023, @DrBharatippawar, India’s Minister for Health and Family Welfare, tells us why and how the country is supporting caregivers. https://t.co/xoszem3s89
@MoHFW_INDIA

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@fmisangre @JuanaKweitel @Kleiterp @jennrothberg

[Van Leer Foundation @vanleerfdn]

🎶👶 Rock star @JUANES finds universal tunes in fatherhood.

In this year’s #ECM2023, he discusses with @mfeigelson1 music’s role in raising children, embracing vulnerability as a man, and why everyone can sing lullabies
👉🏽 https://t.co/Dev8jMm68m

[Van Leer Foundation @vanleerfdn]

🎶👶 Rock star @JUANES finds universal tunes in fatherhood.

In this year’s #ECM2023, he discusses with @mfeigelson1 music’s role in raising children, embracing vulnerability as a man, and why everyone can sing lullabies
👉🏽 https://t.co/Dev8jMm68m

[Urban95 @Urban95cm]

🤔¡Atención Arquitectos y Urbanistas! 🚸 El Encuentro Regional Ciudades para la Primera Infancia nos espera en Ciudad de Guatemala del 16-18 abril. AFORO LIMITADO, regístrate gratis en https://t.co/2expFQEX22

[Van Leer Foundation @vanleerfdn]

@leopeeters @Josien_NL @MyrtheEgmond , @ISSA_ECD , @SGFondsen, @GezondeG

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👨‍👩‍👧Caring for kids starts with supporting caregivers. The Dutch ‘Ode to Parents’ campaign celebrates everything #parents already do for their children
👉🏽In #ECM2023, see how far a small gesture of appreciation can go https://t.co/OuJEzlxpoF
@GezondeG

[Van Leer Foundation @vanleerfdn]

👨‍👩‍👧Caring for kids starts with supporting caregivers. The Dutch ‘Ode to Parents’ campaign celebrates everything #parents already do for their children
👉🏽In #ECM2023, see how far a small gesture of appreciation can go https://t.co/OuJEzlxpoF
@GezondeG

[Van Leer Foundation @vanleerfdn]

@RushdaMajeed @SansottaAndrea @CFigueres @h_ciudadano @ApoliticalFound @JuanaKweitel @el_BID @mfeigelson1 @cauvidigal

[Van Leer Foundation @vanleerfdn]

💗 As Governor of one of Brazil’s most populous states, @raquellyra is putting #ECD first. Her revolutionary approach? Focus on supporting the women who raise children.

👉🏽 Read more about her ambitious plans in #ECM2023 https://t.co/gdPofbgtl2

@governope

[Van Leer Foundation @vanleerfdn]

🚸We need to talk about the #ParentingGap. Lower-income parents everywhere from Italy to China struggle to spend time with their kids

💡Economist @FabrizioZilibo1 has a solution: quality childcare and better parental support. Read more in #ECM2023 https://t.co/LMvSSZhthI

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@WRIAfrica @VaraBarnsKlimat @KlimatFrida @Abudhabi_ECA @Abudhabi_ECA @XoliF @EarthChildProj @jpmamaral @MayaMailer @JillKubit

[Van Leer Foundation @vanleerfdn]

🌱Struggling with climate anxiety as a parent? You’re not alone.

#ECM2023 has a 5-step expert guide on how to handle the #climatecrisis. Step 1: Break the silence.

👉🏽Read the next 4 steps here: https://t.co/Zdz6fB9rW7

[Van Leer Foundation @vanleerfdn]

@GreengrantsFund @Kenya_IMPACT @WHO @JorgeMunozPe @MuniLima @Luiz_Jundiai @cidadedejundiai @emanibvkumar @RichLouv @IanMostert @Mecanoo_ @pairesnuevos @marcelomena @xaltamirano_ @magalitt @UNICEF_Mongolia @SaulBillingsley @FIAFDN @CarlyGilbyP @MathaiWanjira @GreenBeltMovmnt

[Van Leer Foundation @vanleerfdn]

🧸Eye Mama, showcasing unfiltered photographs of motherhood, is so much more than a collection of images. It’s a testament to the real-life chaos and beauty of being a mama.

Read an interview with its creator Karni Arieli in #ECM2023 https://t.co/tBGHlzqyZF

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@toymango @Columbia

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👶 ‘Parent’ became a verb in the 70s, driving product sales as parents struggled to be ‘perfect’

A new approach: replace ‘parenting’ with ‘mothering,’ a more collective approach to raising children 👉🏽Read more by @asbomback in #ECM2023  https://t.co/qnPN5djVSJ

[Elevate Children Funders Group @ElevateChildren]

📚What we're #reading: @vanleerfdn's #EarlyChildhoodMatters

#ECM2023 explores what wellbeing means for #parents and other caregivers, making the case for the urgent need to reimagine systems of support ➡️ https://t.co/WFfEsEKZrW

[Van Leer Foundation @vanleerfdn]

👶 Discovering the word matrescence – the process of becoming a mother – transformed how @LucyJones saw #motherhood.

👉🏽In #ECM2023, explore how it could also help bust the myth of the self-reliant mother. https://t.co/GX2HTReQHU

[Van Leer Foundation @vanleerfdn]

On February 28th, our partners @ICLEISouthAsia are hosting a webinar delving into two critical studies: the wellbeing of children in the face of climate change, and the usage of public spaces by young children and caregivers.

✏️Join by registering here: https://t.co/cbW1M612jB

[ICLEI South Asia @ICLEISouthAsia]

🗓️ Save the date

Join us for a webinar on 28 Feb on 'Climate Impacts & Usage of Public Spaces by Young Children & Caregivers in Indian Cities.' Delve into critical studies & research findings to understand how climate impacts young ones.

✏️ Register here https://t.co/IwUsWnRqZv

[ICLEI South Asia @ICLEISouthAsia]

🗓️ Save the date

Join us for a webinar on 28 Feb on 'Climate Impacts & Usage of Public Spaces by Young Children & Caregivers in Indian Cities.' Delve into critical studies & research findings to understand how climate impacts young ones.

✏️ Register here https://t.co/IwUsWnRqZv