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Early Childhood and Open Society

Creating Equitable and Inclusive Societies
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  • Date
  • December 2020

Since the early 1990s, the Open Society Foundations have supported early childhood development, recognizing it as a prerequisite for sustainable political and social change—with a focus not only on young children, but on parents, caregivers, and the wider community. 
  
This report commemorates the Open Society Early Childhood Program, which, from its inception in 1994 to its conclusion in 2020, advanced the rights of young children by supporting ambitious initiatives and advocacy to reshape early childhood development practices and institutions, on the one hand, and scale up the power and capacity of civil society groups, on the other. In addition to an in-depth timeline of the program’s accomplishments, this report also features commemorations from Open Society Foundations Global Chair and Founder George Soros and Early Childhood Program Advisory Board Chair Phyllis R. Magrab.

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Why Investing in Early Childhood Matters

The early childhood years offer an unparalleled opportunity to alleviate the effects of social disadvantage and to break cycles of poverty and inequality.

April 2019

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A Brighter Future for Refugee Kids, Through Learning and Laughter

Sherrie Westin

Syrian refugee children—now living in uncertain conditions in multiple countries—are in dire need of both educational and psychological support. A new and unique partnership is trying to help.

June 20, 2018 | Tina Hyder

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Helping Teachers Create More Inclusive Classrooms

Teacher with his palm up in front of a line of students

Although the inclusive education movement has more supporters than ever, turning theory into practice can be the hardest part. A new initiative seeks to help teachers by giving them practical advice.

January 25, 2018 | Ingrid Lewis

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