The Bernard van Leer Foundation is an international grant making foundation with the mission to improve opportunities for children up to age 8 who are growing up in socially and economically difficult circumstances. The foundation primarily works to support programmes that are implemented by local partners by focusing upon strengthening the care environment, successful transitions from home to school, and social inclusion and respect for diversity. Their website highlights information about the foundation, their programmes and grants, and the countries where they work. It also features links to related publications, a newsroom and a blog
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Keywords
Education; formal education; pre-school; Disability and social diversity; persons with disabilities; Inclusion; inclusion and mainstreaming; inclusive education; Health; issues: maternal and child health; sport leisure and recreation; Human rights; rights; Disability and community; family & caregivers; children with disabilities; participation; inclusive teaching & learning materials; culture; curriculum development
