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The Intercultural Institute Timisoara invites teachers to contribute to the piloting of the descriptors of competences for democratic culture (CDC) for children under the age of 10 in the framework of the Council of Europe project “Competences for…

On June 16 many countries celebrate Father's Day. Oak Foundation and ISSA are taking this chance to advocate for the importance of promoting gender equity and young children’s wellbeing through male caregiver involvement.  The celebration of…

In June of this year, participants will gather together for two days of insights from the Early Childhood Development field on the topic of Nurturing Environments. This theme draws attention to the systemic nature of environments and the shared…

The Conference offers a unique platform to listen to the world’s leading early childhood experts. Hear from representatives from the World Health Organization, UNICEF and other European and International Foundations. Be among the first to hear from…

"We are guilty of many errors and many faults, But our worst crime is abandoning the children, Neglecting the fountain of life. Many of the things we need can wait. Right now is the time his bones are being formed, His blood is being made, And his…

How do you create ECEC environments that support children’s development in a holistic way, taking into account the diverse needs of children and families, with special attention to the ones at risk of

Dominique Hudicourt, director of TIPA TIPA Foundation in Haiti, rarely skips an ISSA Conference. Too many benefits to miss, so she lets us know as we close in on ISSA Conference 2019. Q: Dominique, what are your main take-aways from an ISSA…

Within, and surrounding, the City of Leiden we have orgranized a variety of interesting field visits. These visits feature a diverse array of services. Choose from a primary school, several childcare centers, as well as organized playgroups, outdoor…

When you think of nurturing environments which enhance the wellbeing of young children and their families, what words come to mind? See what keywords are appearing in various parallel sessions. ISSA Conference 2019 will not only unpack the state-of-…

On 17 June 2019 we have nine highly informative Pre-conference Workshops you can join. Are you coming to Leiden a day ahead of the Conference? Consider attending a pre-conference workshop. #1 Pre-conference Workshop: Cities for the Youngest…

INTESYS piloted new approaches to early childhood systems in Europe for ensuring that children and families in vulnerable situations benefit of high-quality early childhood services through integrated work across different sectors (education, health…

We caught up with Francesca Colombo & Dzemila Salkanovic of Association 21 July, to share their reflections on the ISSA Conference.  Dzemila Salkanovic tells us: 'The ISSA Conference is always an experience of enhancement for me. While…

Green Playing and Learning - How to nourish children’s connection to nature and ecological outlook from an early age. Learn from Sardes' expertise in Green Learning and Neohumanist Association’s experience with Children in Permaculture and join this…

We spoke with Jeroen Aarssen. He is the ISSA Board Secretary, and Early Childhood Education and Care advisor at Sardes in the Netherlands. We talked about a universal services and ISSA's path forward. Reading time: about 5 minutes   Q: Can you…

Over the years, the ISSA Conference has become one of the most significant events in the Early Childhood Development field. Ulviya Mikailova of the Center for Innovations in Education in Azerbaijan attended many editions over the years. We contacted…

A free webinar especially for representatives of civil society organizations, groups and networks of professionals will take place 29 March 2019 at 3PM CET.The United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11 which is ‘Make cities inclusive, safe,…

The Early Childhood Workforce Initiative’s Country Briefs illustrate inspiring responses to challenges faced by the early childhood workforce. The Early Childhood Workforce Initiative has launched a brand new compendium of six Country Briefs. The…

INTESYS focused on piloting the journey toward integration in four different early childhood systems in Europe. The project put an emphasis on ensuring that children and families in vulnerable situations had access to high-quality ECEC provided by…

We spoke with Henriette Heimgaertner. She is ISSA Board Treasurer, Co-founder & Managing Director of the Berlin Early Childhood Institute for Quality Development. We talked about the impact of ECD organizations, bringing East and West together…

UNICEF continues to add new editions to their enjoyable video series on parenting. In the videos, experts talk about various baby development issues, from the importance of ‘baby talk’ to playing and reading together. Their purpose is to make…

The 2019 edition of Early Childhood Matters (ECM), the annual journal of the Bernard van Leer Foundation, will be launched at ISSA Conference 2019. As in previous issues, its range of articles will highlight examples of…

Curious about how the City of Leiden organizes its Early Years services? We have arranged 10 post-conference Field Visits for you on 20 June 2019.Within and surrounding the city, there are many services for young children worth visiting. Such a…

Offering children a safe and inspiring place to play and learn. It is the main thought behind TOY for Inclusion, an initiative with now eight indoor playgrounds in seven European countries.* Last year, over 4000 children came to play in the…

ISSA Conference 2019 brought together 396 professionals from 61 countries and various fields, all focused on one thing: building Nurturing Environments for young children and their families. Together they learned, laughed and investigated an Early…