A N N UA L R E P O R T 2013 2013 Bernard van Leer Leer Foundat Foundation Ber nard van
Inves t ing in t he development of young children
The Bernard van Leer Foundation
1970s
1980s
1990s
INNOVATIONS BASED ON SCIENCE
INVOLVING COMMUNITIES
IN THE VANGUARD OF
NATIONAL SERVICES
YOUNG CHILDREN
IN THE CLASSROOM
CHILDREN’S RIGHTS
ARE ESTABLISHED
ARE ON THE AGENDA
is a private foundation based in the Netherlands. It operates internationally, concentrating its resources on early childhood development. The Foundation’s income is derived from the bequest of
2000s
1960s In the deprived Rutland Street
The Foundation encourages active
The Foundation’s work in
Increasingly, countries in which
With cutting-edge neuroscience
area of Dublin, the Bernard van
learning and community
Venezuela contributes to one of
the Foundation has been working
proving the importance of the
Leer Foundation funds a
involvement in working-class
the world’s first national laws on
for decades are now establishing
early years, the Foundation
pioneering intervention inspired
areas of Amsterdam, a model
children’s rights, boosting the
nationwide state services for
supports the United Nations in
by Piaget’s research on children’s
that spreads across the
movement that gets the UN
young children – including in
publishing authoritative guidance
development. Later studies
Netherlands and influences
Convention on the Rights of the
Africa, Europe, Latin America and
on how children’s rights should be
confirm its long-term impact
today’s 'Brede School' movement
Child passed in 1989
the Middle East
applied to very young children
1949
Bernard van Leer (1883–1958), a Dutch industrialist and philanthropist who, in 1919, founded an industrial and consumer packaging company that was to become Royal Packaging Industries van Leer NV. During his lifetime Bernard
Bernard van Leer, owner of
van Leer supported a broad
Royal Packaging Industries
range of humanitarian causes. In 1949 he created a charitable foundation to channel the revenues from his fortune to charitable purposes after his
van Leer, sets up a philanthropic foundation in
1963
1970
1980
1990
2009
Oscar van Leer becomes
The Bernard van Leer Foundation
By now the Foundation is
The Bernard van Leer Foundation
As it marks its 60th anniversary,
interested in the emerging
starts publishing newsletters to
investing in 150 projects spread
establishes joint ventures with
the Bernard van Leer Foundation’s
science of children’s
share knowledge about the latest
across 41 countries
other privately endowed
investments reach 1.1 million
development
developments in research on
foundations and multilateral
children
children’s development
institutions to invest in
Lucerne, Switzerland. It has broad humanitarian goals and focuses initially on the physically handicapped
1966
death. Under the leadership of
The Foundation establishes
his son Oscar van Leer, who died
its base in The Hague, the
in 1996, the Foundation focused
Netherlands, and starts its first
on enhancing opportunities
international youth-oriented project in Kingston, Jamaica
for children growing up in circumstances of social and economic disadvantage to optimally develop their innate potential.
1958 Bernard van Leer dies at the age of 68. His son, Oscar van Leer, takes charge of the Foundation
1981
young children
Oscar van Leer decides to
1976
concentrate investments on
The Bernard van Leer Foundation
children aged from 0 to 8
1992
2010-2020 The Foundation develops and implements programmes that
is formally incorporated in
The Bernard van Leer Foundation
scale early learning, reduce
the Netherlands
begins to evaluate and
violence and creates healthy
disseminate its impact on early
living conditions for young
childhood development
children as they grow up
1996 The Foundation’s Trustees float Royal Packaging Industries Van Leer on the stock exchange
A N N UA L R E P O R T 2013 Ber nard van Leer Foundat ion March 2014
Content s 5 Foreword by the Chair of the Board of Trustees page
7 The report of the Executive Director 9 Realising our promise to young children
14 Progress for young children
Progress on supporting young children to develop to their full potential
A selection of events and outreach in 2013
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Progress per goal
Taking quality early learning to scale
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Reducing violence in young children’s lives
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Improving young children’s living conditions
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46 National activities in support of our goals Brazil 48
India
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Israel
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The Netherlands
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Tanzania
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Turkey
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Uganda 62
Citation Bernard van Leer Foundation, 2014. Annual Report 2013. The Hague, The Netherlands: Bernard van Leer Foundation ISBN 978-90-6195-128-5 Editor: Teresa Moreno Writer: Andrew Wright Text edited by Margaret Mellor
European Union and other global
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66 Staf f and governance
Overview of the Foundation’s staf f at 1 March 2014
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Members of the Board of Trustees
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72 Our financial outlook for 2014
74 Resumen ejecutivo
79 Our Financial Report for 2013
Spanish translation: Communico, S.L.
95 Auditor’s report
Design and layout: Homemade Cookies (homemadecookies.nl)
96 Photography
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Fo r ewo r d by t h e Ch a i r o f t h e B o a r d o f Tr u s t e e s
Broadening t he circle for ear ly childhood I was honoured in 2013 to accept the position of Chair of
with their families for agricultural work often slip
the Bernard van Leer Foundation’s Board of Trustees. I
through the net of essential services; and in Istanbul,
am grateful to my two predecessors, Peter Bell and Trude
where the focus of work is on reducing violence against
Maas, for the understanding they imparted about the
young children.
van Leer philosophy to the newer Board members who did not know the family personally. Both retired from
In all cases I was impressed by the exceptionally
the Board in 2013 after years of distinguished service.
motivated and dedicated staff of our partners and the potential for lessons from projects in one country to be
In last year’s Annual Report, Peter noted how the
adapted for different settings. I have also realised that
Board’s role was evolving from a historical focus on the
children, in spite of all their differences, really need
minutiae of grant approvals to a wider view of strategic
the same things the world over: a safe, healthy and
direction. This has continued in 2013. Our emphasis is
stimulating environment that is free from fear. With
increasingly on broadening the circle of partnerships for
this, all children can reach their full potential.
young children – reaching out to new kinds of partners who have the capacity to leverage more resources. One
More and more societies are realising that investing in
example is described on page 28: the mainly corporate
little kids can lead to big results, both now and in the
audience for the Foundation’s June 2013 seminar on stem
future. With 60 years of experience in early childhood,
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) learning
we are excited to help others make young kids a priority.
and brain development.
I am privileged to steer the Board of Trustees as we continue this task, and my thanks go to all at the
As you will read throughout this report, in 2013 the
Foundation for their continued dedication and support.
Foundation made a commitment to achieve even greater transparency, sharing successes and challenges. Trustees have an important role to play in furthering the mission of the Bernard van Leer Foundation. In order to do so it is important for us to visit projects. From site visits we can really understand who the champions are
Robert Swaak
for young children. We can also understand how the
Chair, Board of Trustees
resources of the Foundation are put to work. Perhaps
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most importantly, we can learn about and improve upon the role that a small foundation can play in helping young children develop to their full potential. I have had the great privilege of visiting projects in Israel’s Negev desert, where solar panels are providing electricity to help families store medication; in southeastern Turkey, where children who migrate seasonally
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T h e r e p o r t o f t h e E x e c u t i ve D i r e c t o r
Shar ing our knowledge Understanding how critical the early years are can be
Early childhood needs to be understood in the most
quite scary – even confrontational. I have observed that
influential circles because it is often coalitions of
the first thing that tends to happen to people with
unlikely partners that are able to shift policy in favour
whom we are sharing this knowledge is an immediate
of bigger, smarter and sustained investments in young
reflection on their role as parents.
children. You will see in the following pages many examples of public policy changes that happened as
Just recently, for example, I sat down with a group of
a result of unlikely partnerships joining together to
businessmen in the Netherlands to explain how early
advocate for young children.
learning is crucial to the development of the so-called 21st-century skills. I had hoped that they would be
Moving forward in 2014, the Foundation will focus on
excited about the opportunity to invest now in young
sharing knowledge about effective and efficient ways in
children so as to grow the workforce they will need in
which to help young children. Our challenge is to find
15 years. But, no. The initial look on their faces was not
the best way in which to help powerful stakeholders
one of excitement, but a look of concern, as they were
move on from reflecting about their own role as parents,
all thinking immediately of their own children and
and enthuse them with the realisation that it is in their
wondering if they had done enough in those early years.
interest to invest in young children.
This is a natural reaction. As parents we all worry about our outsized influence on our children’s lives. Parents, too, need guidance and support. They need an environment – including supportive employers, and the right labour and social policies – to help them do what’s best for their children. The Foundation has focused
Lisa Jordan
much of its work in the field of early learning in 2013
Executive Director
on positive parenting programmes, and wider social
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policies that provide the right support for parents. With our longstanding single and sustained focus on young children, we and those partners around the world with whom we work every day can say with authority that we know what kids need. The problem is not lack of evidence about what works. We have a mountain of it. What we have to get much better at is sharing this evidence and making it meaningful for stakeholders beyond those who are already convinced – stakeholders, like that group of business leaders, who can make a difference to the lives of young children.
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Realising our promise to young children
Realising our promise to young children Our promise to young children is based on the vision
Safe, healthy and learning
of our founders, Bernard and Oscar van Leer. It is our
In 2010 the Bernard van Leer Foundation created a new
fundamental belief that all children, regardless of
strategic plan. We identified three issues that are widely
geography, religion or economic status, should be able to
prevalent but under-addressed and have a profound
realise their full potential.
impact on young children. Our three strategic goals for 2010–2020 are:
‘Our mission is to improve opportunities for children up to age 8 who
• Taking quality early learning to scale
are growing up in socially and economically difficult circumstances.
The foundations for all future learning and
We see this both as a valuable end in itself and as a long-term means
development are formed in the first years of life.
to promoting more cohesive, considerate, creative and peaceful
That is why quality early learning – through parental
communities with equal opportunities and rights for all.’
interaction, play and exploration – is crucial not only to children themselves, but to society as a whole. Yet societal attention for learning in the early years is
Over the last 64 years, our work has contributed to child-
minimal, and globally very few parents are supported
friendly national policies, increased public and private
with knowledge or services for their children’s early
investment in young children, and the provision of
years.
direct community services that have benefited millions of families. From this work we have learned valuable
• Reducing violence in young children’s lives
lessons on how countries, professionals and parents
Violence has a profound and long-lasting effect on
can best support young children to develop to their full
children’s development. Whether young children are
potential. We share these lessons through our various
direct victims or witnesses of violence, it affects their
publications, networks and platforms.
health, ability to learn and even the development of their young brains.
We have also learned where our strength lies as an independent, private foundation seeking to create
• Improving young children’s living conditions
sustainable change for children. Firstly, in funding
The World Health Organization estimates that one-
research and innovations that show how young children’s
third of childhood diseases are attributable to poor
needs can be served better. Secondly, in bringing diverse
living conditions. With one in three urban children
stakeholders together to form strategic partnerships.
living in a slum, small changes in the planning of housing and neighbourhoods can significantly
You can read examples from our history in last year’s
improve the health and future of young children.
‘Learning from our experience’ report (available in About Us on our website) and in this report. In the future, we will continue to share our belief in the importance of investing in young children and our knowledge about how to generate bigger and smarter investments, both in our focus countries and globally.
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Realising our promise to young children
How we wor k
Goal Mat ur it y
In 2010, the Bernard van Leer Foundation began working
Each goal in each country follows a five-phase maturity
In the consolidation phase, the aim is to ensure that
on three strategic goals across eight countries. Not all
process we have nicknamed ‘the fish’. We start a cycle of
this work is able to continue without our financial
goals are pursued in all countries – the local context
strategic planning with a testing and research phase,
support, thereby putting us in a position to phase out.
determines whether the goals are relevant to the
including information gathering, consultations,
This created the opportunity to begin a new strategy – as
country. We also pursue these goals internationally.
baseline research and testing.
represented by the fish’s tail.
This year, as well as reporting on activities in 2013,
We then move on to optimising our country strategies
We anticipate that this process will take between 5
we report on the overall progress made since the start
through funding various projects, initiatives and
and 10 years to complete for each country goal; some
of the strategic period in 2010. Our report on progress
networks; monitoring and evaluating our own and our
goals in some countries will move more quickly than
at the institutional level can be found on pages 16–21.
partners’ work, and making necessary adjustments;
others. Below the status of each goal in each country is
Progress per goal can be found on pages 22–45. Specific
and creating and sharing knowledge. The optimisation
visualised for 2013.
information on country strategies in 2013 follows in
phase typically involves committing more resources, so
pages 46–64.
this is where the ‘fish’ becomes fattest.
This Annual Report includes lessons we have learned about the indicators we defined to enable us to monitor progress – between three and five indicators per goal, plus two meta-indicators. This report also explains how these lessons are shaping the way we will work in future. Brazil
First, this section explains the three models we use
India
to conceptualise how we work: Goal Maturity, The
Israel The Netherlands
Decision-making Cycle and The Philanthropic Toolbox.
Peru Tanzania Turkey Uganda
Foundation goals
Quality early learning
Healthy living conditions
Reducing violence
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The Decision-making Cycle
The Philant hropic Toolbox
Adapting and implementing strategies for each country and goal requires a series of decisions, about both overall
Robust philanthropic organisations use six social
direction and individual grants to support projects, initiatives or networks. The Foundation uses a six-step decision-
change tools, all of which are present in the Bernard van
making cycle.
Leer Foundation’s country strategies. The tools which the Foundation and its partners use to create change for children vary based on the context, specific goal and goal maturity in each country. On the country pages in
STEP 1 DEVELOP THE STRATEGY
the national activities section (pages 46 – 64) the balance
Through country-level analysis
of these approaches in each country in 2013 is depicted.
involving data collection, consultations, baseline research
The size of the circles indicates the relative emphasis
and testing.
placed on each tool.
STEP 6 EVALUATION
STEP 2 SELECT PARTNERS
Grants, contracts and loans
Through stakeholder analysis,
are evaluated independently.
we identify potential partners who could create change in young children’s lives.
STRATEGIC TOOLS
1 Research Discovering, developing, interpreting or sharing knowledge to solve existing or expected problems
STEP 5 MONITORING
STEP 3 DUE DILIGENCE
Monitoring the progress both
We verify that the partners have
of individual grants and
satisfactory internal governance
overall strategies enables the
standards, necessary accreditation
‘optimisation’and ‘consolidation’
and a track record of influence.
described above.
STEP 4 ASSESS PROPOSALS Our programme and financial departments review proposals from the selected partners who have passed due diligence. In 2013 the Foundation made grants totalling EUR 15,219,189. 15,167,888.
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2 Demonstration services Developing and delivering products and services to fulfil unmet needs 3 Capacity building Helping organisations or individuals enhance their capabilities and develop their skills 4 Behaviour change Informing and motivating individuals to change their behaviour for positive social benefits 5 Policy influence/advocacy Promoting, developing or resisting a change in government, multilateral, or corporate policy 6 System change/infrastructure Establishing systems and infrastructure that facilitate social change
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PROGRESS FOR YO U N G C H I L D R E N
Bernard van Leer Foundation l Annual Report 2013
Progress for young children
Progress on suppor t ing young children to develop Progress for young children
to t heir f ull potent ial
As explained in the previous section, the goals of the
as well as activities that took place in 2013. Our report
As an independent, private foundation our strengths
Foundation are pursued through multiyear strategies
on progress at the institutional level can be found on
include the ability to foster strategic partnerships and
in eight countries and internationally. In this section
pages 17–21. Progress per goal can be found on pages
leverage the power of others. By doing so we aim to
of the Annual Report we report on the overall progress
22–45. Specific information on country strategies in 2013
increase both demand for, and investments in, what
made since the start of the strategic period in 2010,
follows on pages 46–64.
young children need to develop to their full potential.
Investing in young children is not only the right thing to do, it’s the smart thing to do. It gives the highest return on investment for societies. Steven Kaempfer, Trustee of the Bernard van Leer Foundation
This section shares the progress we have made to increase demand and investment in young children since 2011. MORE ORGANISED DEMAND FROM CHILDREN, FAMILIES
page 19) and Kies Nu Voor Kinderen (‘Choose for Children
AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS FOR WHAT YOUNG CHILDREN
Now’) in the Netherlands (see page 27); networks of
NEED TO DEVELOP TO THEIR FULL POTENTIAL
parents, such as boink, for parents with children in
While goals and priorities in society will inevitably shift,
care in the Netherlands, where our support led to the
a strong and diverse set of citizens demanding attention
inclusion of more lower-income parents and better
to young children’s needs can ensure that they are
reflection of their concerns; and networks of private
never left off the agenda. Organising children and their
foundations, as with the progress made by the Forum
supporters is the key to sustainable change for children
for Roma Inclusion in focusing eu attention on Roma
in any society.
children’s needs (as reported on in the last two Annual Reports).
The Foundation has been supporting three types of organising – coalitions, networks and campaigns – to
New coalitions, campaigns and community organising
get or keep young children’s needs on the agenda. To
The Foundation has supported 11 new efforts to create
measure progress on demand, the Foundation tracks
demand for services for young children. For example,
whether existing networks are growing and actively
we were primary investors in creating and branding
organising campaigns; whether coalitions of new
the Men Care campaign to promote fatherhood, which
stakeholders or new campaigns oriented toward young
has developed membership in over 26 countries; we
children’s needs are developing; and whether existing
supported Terra dos Homens in Brazil (another aspect of
networks oriented toward other issues are finding
whose work is described on page 33) to organise parents
common cause and taking action on young children’s
to successfully demand new childcare centres in very
needs.
poor communities in Rio de Janeiro; the Humara Bachpan (‘Childhood Matters’) campaign has secured better city
Stronger networks of child advocates
services in slums in Bubaneshwar, India (see page 41);
Since 2010 the Foundation has supported the growth
and Children’s Clubs in the Netherlands, set up by the
and activities of five networks, three of which have
Alexander Foundation, have given abused children a
already resulted in better national policies for young
voice in improving services.
children. They include networks of advocates for children’s needs, such as Rede Nacional Primeira Infância (rnpi, National Early Childhood Network) in Brazil (see
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• for integrated programmes that serve multiple needs
Giving children a voice at the World Bank
of young children, eur 4.85 billion from national
Many large-scale projects funded
Information Center – an organisation
governments (largely Brazil and Peru as described
by the World Bank have significant
which is unaf filiated with the World
in the box below) and usd 333 million from private
impacts on the lives of children. For
Bank, and which advocates for it
sources (through the Clinton Global Initiative, as we
example, when the Nile river was
to promote social and economic
reported in last year’s Annual Report, page 43).
dammed in Uganda to create the
justice and ecological sustainability
Bujugali Power Station, families
– to hold consultations about Bank
were resettled – but to a site without
projects with groups of children in six
education or health services for
countries: Peru, Yemen, India, Uganda,
the impact on adults when assessing
children, or employment opportunities
Cambodia and the Philippines.
for their parents.
Children are born with an innate drive to develop to their full potential. Our job is to make sure they grow up in conditions that allow them to do so. Jacqueline Tammenoms Bakker, Trustee of the Bernard van Leer Foundation
We have pursued three main approaches to leveraging
In six of the eight countries in which the Foundation is
investments. Providing early-stage funding to social
active, new national policies have been created over the
entrepreneurs, enabling them to get to a stage where
last two years; in five of those six we funded coalitions
project safeguards, ensuring that
they can obtain larger investments from other funders,
critical to the introduction of these policies. However,
education is not interrupted when
has been very important in leveraging municipal,
policy change is only the first step in achieving real
The children subsequently visited
children have to be resettled, and
international and private funds. Directly advocating and
change in children’s lives. The next prerequisite is for
From August to October 2013, the
Washington dc to lobby the Bank
consulting with children before
investing in others’ advocacy to increase investment for
budgets to be committed to implementing the policies,
Bernard van Leer Foundation and
directly on issues such as considering
engaging in projects that will have
young children has resulted in big payoffs through the
which is already happening in four of those countries.
the Oak Foundation funded the Bank
the impact on children separately from
impacts on them.
introduction of new national early childhood policies and budget increases.
Finding common cause
INCREASED PUBLIC AND PRIVATE INVESTMENTS FOR YOUNG
The Foundation has built alliances with four
C HILDREN TO DEVELOP TO THEIR FULL POTENTIAL
existing networks focused on issues that range from
The advocacy described above has contributed to
environmental stewardship to tribal and women’s
leveraging increased public and private investments
rights. These networks have helped to put legislative
in young children. In three years of programming,
and policy changes on the table in India (see page 25) and
the Bernard van Leer Foundation has directly invested
Peru, where we backed an existing movement of children
around eur 45 million (grant budgets 2011/12/13
against child labour, called infant, to get legislation on
rounded), but has been instrumental – along with
violence against children in front of lawmakers.
partners and other advocacy actors – in persuading governments, corporations and foundations to commit
The Foundation has also partnered with business
substantially larger sums:
associations to develop new champions for children from
• on our early learning goal, eur 189 million in public
these circles: the Private Sector Foundation in Uganda
funds and another eur 1.7 million in private funds
is motivating charitable donations to serve young
• on our goal of reducing violence, eur 12.8 million in
children, and we are working with the World Economic
public funds and eur 1.5 million in private funds
Forum to put early learning and violence prevention
• on our goal of improved living conditions, eur 21.7
and young children on their agenda. The results of
million in public funds and eur 400,000 in private
another common cause-finding alliance, with the Bank
funds
Information Center, are reported in the box above.
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Brazil and Peru commit billions to young children The Bernard van Leer Foundation
organisations. This coalition was a
last year’s Annual Report, to improve
invested eur 1 million in creating
key voice in the multi-billion-euro
the health, nutrition, learning and
and sustaining a national citizen
Brasil Carinhoso (‘Loving Brazil’) policy,
protection of impoverished children
movement for young children which
announced in 2012 and reported on in
under 6 years old.
helped to influence the policy priorities of President Ollanta Humala in Peru. The national budget for programmes addressing young children’s health, nutrition, learning and social protection was eur 2.1 billion higher in 2013 than in 2011, when President Humala was elected. We also spent 7 years funding a national network for early childhood (rnpi) in Brazil, during which time it grew to include more than 150
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A selection of events and outreach in 2013
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
First meeting of the
Launch of the memorial
Transatlantic Forum on Inclusive Early Years , on Quality
Patrice L. Engle Dissertation Grant for Global Early Childhood Development .
Early Childhood Services for All, in Ghent.
JUNE
JULY
Board of Trustees member Rien van Gendt is awarded the European Foundation Centre Compass Prize for true pioneers and visionaries of European philanthropy.
The Foundation organises its first webinar , on Learning Begins Early , the June edition of Early Childhood Matters , focusing on learning from birth to 3 years old.
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
UN Committee on the Rights of the Child, NGOs and play advocates gather in Geneva for the official Launch of the
Lisa Jordan addresses the
ReadyNation 2013 National Business Leader Summit in Atlanta on the five reasons why businesses are investing in young children.
General Comment on Play .
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MEDIA
787 printed articles 250 online articles 9 TV items
WEBINAR
2 webinars in 2013 163 attending from 25 different countries
APRIL Het Klokhuis , a Dutch national children’s TV programme, runs a four-episode series by and for children about child abuse.
AUGUST Blog by Lisa Jordan, ‘All Eyes are on the United States’ , in the
Huffington Post on President Obama's landmark Early Learning Initiative.
WEBSITES Foundation website:
92,240 visitors ECM online website:
16,321 visitors
PUBLICATIONS
1,565 requested 20,195 downloaded 15,302 read online
NOVEMBER Early Childhood Matters on
Children of Seasonal Migrant Workers is published.
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SOCIAL MEDIA
10,122 Likes on Facebook 10,052 Foundation
Blog readers
Taking qualit y ear ly learning to scale
NETHERLANDS
Children’s age 512,055 2012 945,767 2013 0-3 years
ISRAEL INDIA
3-6 years
1,389,363 2012 2,082,938 2013
6-8 years
833,826 2012 1,170,341 2013
Type of intervention
Centre-based
PERU
373,393 2012 425,972 2013
BRAZIL
TANZANIA
Home visiting
Integrated services
723,896 2012 609,445 2013
236,417 2012 210,539 2013 TOTAL INVESTMENT IN 2013 (EUR) 7,155,497
47.0% Multilingual education
Foundation investment (EUR)
% of total
Bernard van Leer Foundation l Annual Report 2013
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Taking qualit y ear ly lear ning to scale Despite the strong social and economic case for
progress in the area of policy change and the
preschool, responsive parenting and childcare
development of demonstration and training projects
programmes, there are hundreds of millions of children
that can serve as models for scaling up. The Foundation’s
Ensuring early learning policies reach the most
around the world still unreached. The Bernard van
partners contributed to the creation of new public
d isadvantaged
Leer Foundation aims to take to scale, or accelerate the
policies to scale early learning programmes in five
We measure progress towards our goal of taking quality
mass expansion of, proven approaches that combine
countries. These policies – if fully implemented – have
early learning to scale by tracking four indicators. Below
these types of programmes with other services – such
the potential to provide early learning services to 14
you will find a summary of what we have achieved and
as health, nutrition and social protection – in order to
million young children each year.
learned for each indicator since the start of our strategic
deliver an integrated package that puts children on the
MONITORING PROGRESS ON EARLY LEARNING
plan in 2010, along with remaining challenges.
path to learning from birth.
Going forward, the Foundation and partner
In the six countries where we focus on taking quality
organisations will support the implementation of these
None of this progress would have been possible without
new policies.
the professionalism, knowledge and commitment of our
early learning to scale, there has been significant
India makes progress on mother tongue-based preschool
various project partners. While it is not possible to credit
A new national policy on early childhood care and education
each individual contribution, some specific examples are
(ECCE) was approved in September 2013 by India’s union
highlighted in these pages.
Innovative creative thinking programme for ultra-Or thodox preschool children
cabinet, supporting mother tongue-based early childhood education. The Foundation and partners in India have been
Indicator 1: Increase access for young children to early
advocating for several years that children in disadvantaged
learning s ervices, preferably integrated services
The Foundation’s partner Achiya reached over a thousand
the programme for future preschoolers. The programme was
As of 2013, approximately 910,000 young children
children from ultra-Orthodox Jewish families in 2013 with
supported by the municipality of Holon, which contributed
across five countries are accessing services through the
an innovative creative thinking programme for preschools.
35% of its funding, and is attracting interest from other parts
implementation of new early childhood development
Facilitators guide the children to be curious about concepts
of Israel.
policies. Across six countries, the Foundation
such as gravity, friction and colours, and to reach their own
has supported partners to design and implement
conclusions about the world around them.
demonstration and training projects reaching an
tribal areas are more likely to develop a love of learning and persevere with primary school if their first experience of preschool is in a language with which they are familiar. Implementation continued in 2013 of the state of Odisha’s July 2012 decision to have mother-tongue teaching in all preschools in tribal areas, a major success of Foundation
additional 53,000 young children.
partners’ advocacy ef forts. The government developed
While such a programme may sound routine in a secular context, there is a need to be highly respectful of traditions
Rather than trying to establish new coalitions, the
and beliefs when adapting it for an ultra-Orthodox context. As
Foundation and partners have had the most influence in
one principal of a Talmud Torah school said:
countries where existing coalitions of advocates on other
preschool curricula in 10 tribal languages in 2013, and we supported the development of a further four languages. Tribal teachers are being hired and learning materials developed. When fully implemented, this decision is
issues have been motivated to take up the cause of young
expected to benefit a million 3–5 year olds.
children’s needs too – an example being the passing of a
I admire how Achiya found a way to impart the concepts behind the God-given natural elements in our everyday
national law on mother tongue-based early education in
life to our kindergarten children, in a most simple and
India (see box).
In October 2013, the government of Kerala invited our partner PREM to provide technical support for starting
interesting manner.
mother tongue-based early learning centres in 100 villages,
Indicator 2: Change parent and professional behaviour to Also participating in workshops in 2013 were 650 parents
increase the amount of time spent engaging young children
and 40 kindergarten teachers who were trained to facilitate
Progress on this indicator has come through a
covering nearly 2,000 tribal children. This invitation resulted directly from PREM’s demonstration project in Odisha showing the ef ficacy of mother tongue-based preschool.
combination of demonstration and training projects
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that include capacity building for 15,079 administrators,
books is up in Arab communities in Israel; parents
Indicator 3: Increase the number of competent
volunteers, professionals and para-professionals who
are reporting greater play time with infants in Peru;
professionals/p ara-professionals serving young children
work with cohorts of parents and children to encourage
more children are going to preschool in Tanzania; and
Of the 15,079 people referred to in indicator 2 above,
more frequent and higher-quality interaction.
teachers trained by our partner organisation People’s
90% had no significant prior experience in early
Rural Education Movement in India are scoring higher
learning.
Although most evaluations of these projects are not
than regular preschool centres in creating interactive
complete, some preliminary findings suggest that they
classrooms.
are having the intended effects: demand for children’s
The only reliable factor in forecasting is demographics. If you want to ensure a better world 20 years from now – invest as much as you can afford in early learning and care for the youngest children. Gideon Frank, Trustee of the Bernard van Leer Foundation
One challenge reported by partner organisations is that official standards of qualification for early learning workers can stand in the way of trainingup professionals from other sectors, such as health workers, who are competent and familiar with the
Work with rural mayors has oppor tunity to reach scale
Reframing the debate about day care in the Netherlands
communities but who lack formal education. We are
On 6 December 2013, Peru’s Government created a multi-
for Childhood (Grupo Impulsor) to promote the use of the
meeting this challenge by advocating for the adjustment
Lobbying ef forts of the Kies Nu Voor Kinderen (‘Choose
sectoral commission to propose an action plan for early
new funds committed by the Government to contribute to
of standards and through the introduction of alternative
for Children Now’) campaign resulted in the reversal of
childhood services from 2014 to 2016. The commission’s work
scaling-up early childhood services.
qualification schemes.
185 million euros of planned cuts in funding for young
achieved rapid results: on 31 December the Government
children in the Netherlands in 2013. This should reduce
committed 100 million PEN (26 million euros) to a fund
Indicator 4: Improve learning outcomes
parental contributions to childcare services, improve access
administered by the Ministry of Social Inclusion to support
There is suggestive evidence that our programming on
for children from poorer families, and improve quality of
early childhood services.
scaling early learning is having an impact on children’s
childcare provision.
learning outcomes, which is the ultimate aim. For Among the organisations represented on the commission
example, a study of support to mother tongue-based,
In general, the campaign’s call for day care to be of higher
was Red INNOVA, which we have been supporting since 2011
multilingual preschool centres in tribal districts
pedagogical quality, and more connected to primary
in helping three municipalities in the Loreto region to obtain
of Odisha, India, has found that children in these
schools, is also gaining momentum among both national
central government funds and create infrastructure for
centres are performing at a higher level in language
and local governments. There is a shif t in discourse from ’we
service delivery to rural families with children under 3. Two
development, maths skills and school readiness, as well
need childcare so that women can go to work’ to ‘every child
more municipalities were added to the project in 2013.
as showing lower levels of stunting, than children at
should have the opportunity to learn’.
centres where the teacher does not speak their native Short-term impact on the original three municipalities is
language. This is true despite the fact that the mother-
However, much remains to be done to ensure that all children
encouraging, for example with a 59% increase in coverage
tongue centres often have teachers with fewer formal
have affordable access to quality early learning, regardless of
of early childhood services and a near-tripling in indicators
qualifications, fewer years of teaching experience and
whether their parents work or not. The focus needs to expand
such as the number of families playing with their children
poorer classroom infrastructure.
beyond policymakers, as structural change is possible
and following parenting guidelines.
only with sustained demand from a range of stakeholders However, this indicator cannot truly be measured until
including the general public and the private sector. In addition
Red INNOVA has demonstrated that the model can work.
children across a range of demonstration projects –
local governments, who in the Netherlands are responsible
There is now an opportunity for organisations such as
some of which are in their early stages – have reached
for the early learning of young children, need to be monitored
the National Association of Rural Mayors (REMURPE), the
the third grade and are assessed through national
and encouraged to keep and increase budgets for quality
Association of Regional Presidents and the Citizen Movement
testing.
early learning for all young children.
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Partner organisation
EUR
Overall objective
INTERNATIONAL GRANTS ON EARLY LEARNING
SHARING KNOWLEDGE ON EARLY LEARNING
The quality of early learning has everything to do with the knowledge, competence and desire of both parents and educators to respond
Early Childhood Matters and
effectively to young children’s individual development needs.
webinar: Learning Begins Early
Julia Neuberger,
The June 2013 edition of Early
Trustee of the Bernard van Leer Foundation
Childhood Matters (and its Spanish entitled Learning Begins Early,
Foundation for the Development
interventions can promote learning in the crucial yet
Beta brains are bet ter brains
often neglected period before most children start formal
The Foundation organised a
preschool at the age of 3.
seminar for business leaders, scientists and educators in
Subsequently, a webinar featured online presentations of
The Hague in June to ask how
articles by three authors – the Foundation’s Senior Fellow
investments in early learning can
Joan Lombardi, University College London professor
help to create the future workforce
Orazio Attanasio and World Health Organization officer
the Netherlands will need. The
Chiara Servili – followed by a question and answer
seminar was entitled ‘Building the Beta Brain’, as
session. The English-language webinar was attended
beta is the Dutch equivalent of the English acronym
live by 75 people from 19 countries, and the Spanish-
stem – science, technology, engineering, mathematics
language webinar by 88 people from 12 countries. The
– and neuroscience is increasingly demonstrating how
webinars have since been watched almost 500 times on
a child’s later aptitude in these subjects is critically
YouTube.
influenced by the early years. A report is available to
Allow the FDCC to focus on its marketing and fundraising operations
360,200
of the Caribbean Child (FDCC)
21,875
Senior Fellow for Young Children Exchange the latest results and best practices to scale up existing knowledge and evidence-based research on early learning
150,000
Koning Boudewijnstichting
explored how policies and
Develop a web portal which maps investments in early childhood development in East Africa
37,189
Foundation Center
Individual programme consultant
edition, Espacio para la Infancia),
Engage the private sector as global champions for early childhood development
112,460
Brookings Institution
Translate evidence on new science and research for policymakers to encourage investment in young children
301,525
National Academy of Science
Create a video of the Cuban home visiting programme Educa
7,508
Red River College Total
a Tu Hijo
990,757
download on our website, bernardvanleer.org. Dutch editions of Early Childhood in Focus In response to demand from Dutch-speaking partners, the seventh publication in the popular Early Childhood in Focus series, Developing Brains, was translated and published in Dutch this year under the title Hersenontwikkeling. The first in the series, Attachment Relationships, has also been published in Dutch, as Hechtingsrelaties. Both are free to download on our website.
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Strategic tools
Reducing violence in young children’s lives
TURKEY
NETHERLANDS
516,603 169,967
783,378 2012 309,112 2013
2012 2013
ISRAEL
128,870 2012 - 2013
Children’s age
UGANDA 0-4 years 126,356 2012 258,412 2013
PERU 4-8 years
1,669,339 2012 2,283,629 2013
TANZANIA
BRAZIL
Type of violence addressed
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN 2013 (EUR) 5,134,705
Family violence 155,565 2012 65,295 2013
Community violence
1,138,710 2012 1,466,607 2013
Foundation investment (EUR)
33.7% % of total
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Reducing violence in young children’s lives Advances in neuroscience have demonstrated that
The Bernard van Leer Foundation, along with partner
Indicator 2: Reduce community violence
repeated exposure to violence, as victims and witnesses,
organisations, discovers and spreads solutions that
Informed by baseline research commissioned to establish
can stunt young children’s brain development and lead
prevent violence against children and their caregivers.
the levels and causes of violence in communities,
to lifelong problems with health, affecting their capacity
We focus on conducting baseline research, supporting
and indicate ways in which it might be prevented or
to learn and contribute to society. In many places around
partners to pilot demonstration projects, and building
reduced, we have funded five demonstration projects
the world community violence impedes the simplest joys
partnerships with policymakers and advocates to help
involving 3,337 young children (including 2,127 also
of childhood, like the chance to play outside.
them use evidence for the prevention of violence more
involved in demonstration projects on family violence).
effectively.
Programming to address community violence has seen
To prevent violence in the lives of young children we need to move beyond demonstrating the problem towards demonstrating results. Violence can be prevented. Rien van Gendt, Trustee of the Bernard van Leer Foundation
Going forward, there is a continued challenge to expand the number of evidence-based solutions on which policymakers can draw and to spread these solutions widely. MONITORING PROGRESS ON REDUCING VIOLENCE Finding and publicising solutions to violence We measure progress towards our goal on reducing
Resilience workbook helps children deal with war
violence in young children’s lives by tracking five indicators. Below you will find a summary of what we
In November 2012, tension between State of Israel and
have achieved and learned for each indicator since the
Gaza Strip increased, and as a result, two million civilians
start of our strategic plan in 2010, along with remaining
had to run to bomb shelters in very real fear for their
challenges.
lives –including in the Bedouin city of Rahat, where the Foundation’s partner the Israel Center for the Treatment of
None of this progress would have been possible without
Psychotrauma (ICTP) has a long-standing presence. By 2013,
the professionalism, knowledge and commitment of our
the immediate threat of bombing had passed, but young
various project partners. While it is not possible to credit
children continued to suf fer post-traumatic stress symptoms.
each individual contribution, some specific examples are highlighted in these pages.
With an emergency grant from the Foundation, over a thousand copies of the ICTP’s ‘My Resilience Workbook’
Indicator 1: Reduce family violence
were printed and distributed in Rahat. The workbooks help
The Foundation supported partners to initiate 20
children aged between 3 and 8 to cope with the af termath
demonstration projects which are currently testing
of natural disasters and war. An event to train teachers
different approaches to prevent violence in the
in how to use the workbooks was also attended by Faiz
household. These projects have reached 56,167 children
Abu-Seheban, Mayor of Rahat, and Randa Zarik, the early
to date. Stories such as Christiane’s (see next page)
childhood coordinator for the Bedouin community at the
demonstrate the need for multi-sectoral intervention
Ministry of Education.
strategies to reduce violence in the family.
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Breaking the cycle of violence: a human story
Associação Brasileira Terra dos Homens (ABTH) is
school, and began psychological care treatment with her
among the partners we are funding in Brazil to break the
oldest son. Af ter 3 years, Christiane now works with the
intergenerational cycle of violence. The story of Christiane
project, looking af ter little children.
illustrates how this happens. Christiane has made progress. When a teacher at her oldest Christiane, 33 years old, is a single mother of three children.
son’s school was aggressive with him, she responded calmly
Her biological mother died in childbirth, and her adoptive
by requesting a discussion rather than lashing out. And
mother was constantly violent. She lef t home at a young age
during a project activity for parents and children she found
and met the father of her children, who struggled with drug
that she was able for the first time to relate to her son not
addiction during their time together. Eventually, when she
through violence, but through af fection and play.
was pregnant with her third child, he refused to participate in a rehabilitation programme and she lef t him. Christiane’s oldest son looks a lot like her ex-husband. She believes that projecting her anger onto him explains why she physically abused him. As he grew up he, in turn, started to behave aggressively towards those around him. ABTH’s professionals made a work plan with Christiane and her family, who were surviving on charitable handouts from a variety of community organisations. They identified the family’s needs and desires and made sure that everyone committed themselves to achieving change. They provided Christiane with a budget to cover the family’s needs, enrolled her second child in a local community nursery
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the most progress in cities with mayors who have been
projects on preventing and responding to violence are
receptive to evidence of successful ways in which to
reaching a total of 57,377 children.
Peru star ts to collect of ficial statistics on family violence
reduce violence.
Accurately measuring the extent of a problem is a Indicator 5: Shif t in norms towards less acceptance
Fathers dissuade fathers from violence in Uganda
prerequisite for tackling it ef fectively. In 2013, Peru’s National
Indicator 3: Spread evidence-based policies to prevent
of violence
Institute of Statistics and Information ( Instituto Nacional de
violence
The efforts of Foundation grantees in Brazil and Peru
Estadísticas e Información, INEI) included for the first time
We spearheaded the Violence and Children Evaluation
to achieve a legal ban on all forms of corporal and
questions on child abuse and partner violence in the annual
Challenge Fund, along with the Oak Foundation and
humiliating punishment have challenged traditional
household survey of Peru ( Encuesta Demográfica y de Salud
with the support of the ubs Optimus Foundation, to
beliefs about child rearing. In both cases the proposals
Familiar, ENDES).
gather evidence about what works. To date the fund has
have reached Congress, but cultural barriers suggest
supported 17 studies of the impact of violence prevention
that a shift in strategy is necessary if these bills are ever
Questions on witnessing and experiencing violence are
strategies across 16 low- and middle-income countries.
to become law. Our partners have therefore focused on
addressed individually to each child in a family, recognising
public messaging to shift social norms, reaching close
the importance of children’s perspectives. Peru is the first
Knowing what works, however, is only a first step. As
to 3 million people, approximately 20% of whom were
country in Latin America to include these questions in a
discussed on the next page, research has shown that
moved to take action.
national statistics-gathering exercise.
solutions to violence in young children’s lives – they lack
Challenges in shifting social norms include the
The INEI’s action followed publicity for the results of the
awareness of how easily preventable violence is, and
cognitive dissonance of parents who feel that they are
baseline studies we commissioned in 2011, which were
tend to overestimate how much time and money it will
being judged by messages on corporal punishment;
carried out by project partner GRADE. Since El Comercio
take to achieve progress. The Foundation is working
beliefs among conservative segments of society that
newspaper reported on GRADE’s first data release, the issue
to rebrand violence from an inevitable fact of life to a
corporal punishment is necessary in child rearing; and
of violence in the family has gone from being a subject of
solvable problem, by repeatedly communicating success
objections to government intervention in family life.
private discussion to a topic of public debate.
stories.
Peers and role models are proving to be the most effective
policymakers seem to have a cognitive block regarding
Milton Orech tells his audience that he is a changed man. Once he was violent to his wife and children. Now he drinks less, his home is peaceful, and he prefers it this way. He credits his change in behaviour to the men he is addressing, members of one of the Responsive Fatherhood Clubs set up by the Early Steps programme in Uganda, with the Foundation’s support. These are groups of fathers who agree to talk to their male friends about domestic violence, accompanying their wives to antenatal clinics, and getting more involved in childcare. The clubs are part of an overall strategy which also includes work through Village Savings
messengers for challenging the status quo, as illustrated
The INEI is among several institutions which have since
Indicator 4: Increase provision of preventive and responsive
by the story from Uganda on page 34. Highlighting
reached out to GRADE for information on the tools and
services
children’s voices also appears to be effective, as shown by
methods used in the baseline research. The information
Work at the local level has shown the most success – for
the story about Klokhuis on page 37.
from ENDES will be available during the first quarter of
example, on preventive services the municipalities
and Loans Associations.
of Amsterdam and The Hague, with the Nederlandse
2014 and is expected to have a direct impact on public SHARING KNOWLEDGE ON REDUCING VIOLENCE
investment, particularly for violence reduction programmes
Organisatie voor Toegepast Natuurwetenschappelijk Onderzoek
Mr Orech is not alone. An evaluation shows that where the clubs have been operating – in the Apac, Kumi and Nakapiripirit subcounties – the number of families reporting domestic violence has reduced from 66% to 49%, while the number of parents using non-violent methods of child discipline increased from 28% to 60% within one year. The project shows that social norms can be changed – with the right messengers.
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by the Ministries of Education, Social Inclusion and Women
(tno, the Netherlands Organisation for Applied
Violence against children: the impor tance of framing
Scientific Research), piloted a programme to prevent
The first step in tackling violence against children is
shaken baby syndrome which reaches 18,500 babies each
persuading people that something can be done about it.
year. In both the Netherlands and Peru we financed
There is solid evidence for the effectiveness of certain
In 2013, the research project experimented with various
new tools that have begun to scale nationally as well as
programmes, but Foundation-funded research by Fenton
novel ways of engaging the attention of opinion seekers.
locally, such as the codification of new codes of conduct
Communications found that few opinion leaders could
As a result of this research, a multi-donor initiative
for professionals in hospitals when they suspect cases
name any of them; assuming the problem is intractable,
has been developed to improve communications and
of child abuse. As described above, our demonstration
they dismiss the possibility of action.
advocacy on violence prevention. Due to launch in
and Vulnerable Populations.
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Partner organisation
EUR
Overall objective
Strategic tools
INTERNATIONAL GRANTS ON REDUCING VIOLENCE
who have experienced those services – it’s an obvious
Changing parental behaviour in Turkey
insight, but often overlooked. On October 28 in the
I used to yell a lot at my children, even slapped them
Netherlands, the Bernard van Leer Foundation and
sometimes, and still they didn’t do what I told. But
Alexander Foundation brought together a group of 14–18
when you talk, when you explain it well, the child does
year olds and a large audience of professionals, including
what you have told. You are happy and the child is
the national Children’s Ombudsman.
happy. It is really nice. Among the frustrations shared by the teenagers was That ’s the experience of one mother af ter attending a
the problem that they felt intimidated in interrogation
workshop run by the Bilinçli Aile Sa lıklı Nesiller Projesi
rooms, and could open up about their stories more
(Well-informed Family – Healthy Generations Project) in
easily if interviewed in child-friendly locations such as
Beyo lu, Turkey. The project is experimenting with various
parks. The children also strongly urged a rethink of the
ways to change parental behaviour, including group
regulation that requires parents’ consent to interview
workshops, family training, fatherhood seminars, mother–
children under 12 – for if the parent is abusing the child,
child playgroups, personal development workshops and a
and refuses consent, how can the child get help?
psychological counselling centre. The impacts are currently
Council for a Strong America
15,244
Working dinner on the topic of child abuse at the International Association of Chiefs of Police annual conference in Philadelphia
De Mello Roundtable Solutions
12,537
Support preparations for a Global Learning Initiative to Stop Violence Against Boys and Girls
Fatherhood Institute
26,791
Create resources to help practitioners, researchers and evaluators engage better with fathers
Individual programme consultant
29,751
Advance the Global Learning Initiative to Stop Violence Against Girls and Boys
Individual programme consultant
36,667
Document and evaluate results from programming in Ciudad Juárez Meeting to advance the Global Learning Initiative to Stop Violence Against Girls and Boys
6,588
Multiple resource people
Seed funding to launch Without Violence, a multi-donor initiative aimed at building communications and advocacy capacity in the field of violence prevention
298,349
Network European Foundations Individual programme consultant
39,750
Advance the Global Learning Initiative (GLI) to Stop Violence Against Girls and Boys
Ririki Intervención Social
11,526
Produce stories by reporters on young children’s lives in Ciudad Juárez
Brazil’s media report on violence
being evaluated by Bilgi University.
Increasing the visibility of violence in children’s lives so as to prompt action from global influencers
104,480
Fenton Communications
Total
581,683
In September, the publication of Foundation-funded research by the Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul sparked a media debate about violence against children
2014, its website (withoutviolence.org) will share
in Brazil. The newspaper O Globo (‘Research shows that
infographics, animations, and a guide for advocates
68% of children in favela communities suffer at home’),
about how to engage positively in communications with
leading Portuguese-language web portal Universo Online
opinion leaders on violence against children.
(‘In Rio, 60% of parents in favelas admit to hitting their
Children’s TV breaks taboo on violence in the Netherlands
I am sharing my story because I want children who
An impact study will not report formally until 2014, but initial
experience child abuse to know they are not alone.
results suggest the series did indeed lead to more children reaching out for help and talking about the subject with
Those are the words of Kim, a woman in her late 20s who was
each other and with teachers. The show was honoured
abused as a child. Every year, one in 30 Dutch children suffer
at Cinekid with both the children’s choice award and a
abuse, according to research conducted by the University of
professional jury award for best non-fiction TV show for
for the Huffington Post was shared over 400 times on social
Leiden in 2011 – yet the subject is barely discussed, due to a
children, and will be repeated in 2015.
media.
deep-seated culture of privacy in family life.
Programs like the Nurse Family Partnership and Cure Violence
To break the taboo, the Foundation funded Het Klokhuis, a
educational package for primary schools that included a
are two examples of strategies that get results. They are scientific
children’s programme, to produce a four-part series on child
competition for children to create a logo against child abuse.
proof of hope, and there is more where that comes from. Now is the
abuse. Airing on national television in April 2013, it featured
The winners presented their logo to the State Secretary
time to use it.
Kim and other adults and children sharing their stories and
for Health Welfare and Sports, Martin van Rijn, and the
encouraging others to speak up, for themselves or on behalf
government adopted it for a national campaign against child
Listening to abused children
of friends who they know to be in need of help. A mother
abuse.
If we want to improve how services help children who
who had abused her children in the past also courageously
suffer abuse, we need to listen to the voices of children
told her story.
children’) and tv Brasil’s talk show Sem Censura were among
Scientific proof of hope
the media outlets that ran the story.
Programme director Michael Feigelson’s January blog
The series was accompanied by a website and an
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76,100 2012 140,000 2013
TURKEY
Children’s age
ISRAEL 0-3 years
INDIA
7,404 2012 404,281 2013
3-6 years
793,663 2012 1,416,962 2013 140,158 2012 238,380 2013
6-8 years
UGANDA
Settings
PERU 81,706 2012 210,885 2013
Urban
Peri-urban
BRAZIL 3,283 -
2012 2013
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN 2013 (EUR) 2,832,168
18.6% Rural
Foundation investment (EUR)
% of total
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Improving young children’s living condit ions Economic shifts have accelerated demographic
Indicator 1: Increase access to clean water, sanitation and
often forgotten in urban design because they are not
transition to urban and peri-urban environments across
adequate housing
understood as either a basic need or as an advantage for
the world. These environments can be difficult places for
The biggest strides on this indicator have come through
adults as well as children.
young children due to new stressors on their health and
a combination of community organising and advocacy to
development. This is especially true for the one in three
gain access to existing government services. Our support
The Foundation uses a two-pronged strategy to ensure
The November 2013 edition of Early
urban children worldwide who live in slums.
to partners for demonstration projects and advocacy has
that children have access to play spaces. Firstly,
Childhood Matters (and its Spanish
improved access to clean water and sanitation for more
with partners we are demonstrating how existing
edition, Espacio para la Infancia)
than 18,000 young children to date.
infrastructure can be creatively transformed into spaces
explored a population that tends to
The Bernard van Leer Foundation works to influence the planning and design of homes and neighbourhoods so
SHARING KNOWLEDGE ON HEALTHY LIVING CONDITIONS Early Childhood Matters on children of seasonal migrant workers
for children. Secondly we are encouraging a greater voice
go under the radar of policymakers
that they incorporate provisions to guarantee the safety
Housing has proved more challenging to affect
for children in urban design decisions – with partners
and service providers: children
and health of the youngest citizens. As this is a very
than water and sanitation, as there are fewer civic
such as lego, described on page 44.
who migrate with their parents as
new area for the Foundation, the first stage of this goal
organisations focused on housing who can be persuaded
has focused on establishing demonstration projects and
to include children’s perspectives in their agenda.
supporting advocacy with child-focused organisations
However, progress on housing has also been made
interested in working on the topic of living conditions.
through demonstration projects, such as that of Aide
they search for seasonal work.
et Action in Andhra Pradesh, described on page 42. Our Going forward, we will establish direct relationships
support has helped partners work with architects,
with stakeholders responsible for city and infrastructure
engineers and solar energy specialists to improve
development and use research to articulate clearly the
housing for 690 young children thus far.
link between child development and these stakeholders’ core areas of business.
Indicator 2: Reduce childhood morbidity (among under-5s) Making the case for improved living conditions will be easier when the link between children’s health
MONITORING PROGRESS ON LIVING CONDITIONS
outcomes and their living conditions has been Connecting the early childhood and living conditions
clearly demonstrated. While there are early positive
agendas
indications – as with the anecdotal evidence from the
We measure progress towards our goal of improving
Aide et Action project and the assessment of tadepa’s
young children’s living conditions by tracking three
work summarised on page 45 – it is too early to assess
indicators. Below you will find a summary of what we
systematically whether improved living conditions
have achieved and learned for each indicator since the
are having an impact on young children’s health. In
start of our strategic plan in 2010, along with remaining
future years, the Foundation will be documenting this
challenges.
relationship through more formal evaluative research.
None of this progress would have been possible without
Indicator 3: Expand access for young children to safe spaces
the professionalism, knowledge and commitment of our
to play
various project partners. While it is not possible to credit
Our support for demonstration projects and advocacy
each individual contribution, some specific examples are
has, to date, helped partners secure safe spaces to
highlighted in these pages.
play for 6000 young children. Spaces to play are
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Child-friendly slum development promised The Mayor of Bhubaneswar, a city with a population of over 800,000 in the Indian state of Odisha, announced in September 2013 that two slums will be redeveloped in a child-friendly way, in line with the recommendations of the Foundation-backed Humara Bachpan (‘Childhood Matters’) campaign. The mayor, Mr Ananta Narayan Jena, made the announcement af ter Humara Bachpan arranged for him to hear first-hand from children about the issues they face living in slums. In these ‘Meet the Mayor’ sessions, over 100 children from 15 of the city’s slums shared their problems related to issues such as housing, water, garbage and lack of safe play areas. Almost a quarter of Odisha’s population lives in urban slums. Similar events have taken place in Berhampur, Odisha (population 350,000) and Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh (population 6.8 million).
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Children have a unique perspective on their surroundings. Their ability to invent, explore and have fun under the poorest of living conditions is truly inspiring and all the more reason to ensure their environments are safe, healthy and supportive. Jonathan Kestenbaum, Trustee of the Bernard van Leer Foundation
Articles from the usa, India, Turkey, Mexico, Nicaragua
Mobile learning centre for seasonal migrants’ children
and Africa depicted the living conditions of these children – often of poor quality and dangerously close to work sites
Children of ten migrate with their agricultural labourer
– and the programmes designed to improve them.
parents for seasonal work in Turkey, but are excluded from local schools. We funded the Educational Volunteers
The Right to Play
Foundation of Turkey (TEGV) to explore how mobile learning
In September in Geneva, at an event organised by the
units can reach these children.
International Play Association, the United Nations
Brick kiln workers move into healthier housing When Aide et Action began to engage with migrants who
Feedback is already positive. Padma, a parent, notes:
work in the brick kilns of Jinnaram village, Andhra Pradesh,
Committee on the Rights of the Child officially
A 2-month pilot phase took place in September–October of
launched a new General Comment on Article 31 of the
2013 in the Karata district of Turkey’s south-central Adana
Convention on the Rights of the Child, guiding national
province. During this period 503 children (244 girls, 259
governments on how they should support children’s
boys) aged 5 to 9 attended the mobile learning centre for
right to play.
educational activities including arts, reading, maths, health and board games.
During summer, we used to sleep outside and my kids
Play is among the least understood of children’s rights.
the workers’ housing was cramped and unventilated. Aide et
inside the hut. When it rained, we all used to huddle
Although research is unambiguous about the value
Broadly, the children were found to have an educational
Action persuaded the owner of the brickworks to collaborate
inside and worry about whether the wind would blow
of play – especially free, undirected play – for young
level 2–3 years below the average for their age, hence the
with a local architect to build improved housing for the
away the tarpaulin roof. Now our living space is much
children’s development, it is a challenge to integrate this
urgency of helping them.
workers and their children.
better.
understanding into educational policies and practice. Particularly striking improvements were observed during
In February 2013, new housing was designed with separate
Studies are underway to validate short-term anecdotal
The Foundation marked the occasion by launching the
the pilot phase in computer skills – most of the children had
sleeping areas for adults and children, and separate spaces
evidence from parents that the improved housing conditions
ninth Early Childhood In Focus series of publications, a joint
never used a computer, and quickly became proficient –
for storage and cooking. Locally available clay bricks and
have led to a lower incidence of common childhood illnesses
effort with the uk’s Open University, which summarise
and in social skills such as self-confidence, relationships,
a tin roof were used for construction, with cavity walls to
such as respiratory infections, as well as a reduction in child
research in an accessible way for policymakers and
communication and collaboration.
help make dwelling spaces cooler, and ventilation shaf ts
accidents.
advocates. ‘The Right to Play’ will continue to inform our
in between the cavity walls to radiate heat out. The design
ongoing advocacy efforts to publicise the new General
The next phase of the project will be implemented from
incorporated shared toilets and a learning centre for
Comment.
February to June 2014 in another camp in the Karata district
children during the daytime.
and is expected to reach 1125 children.
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Partner organisation
EUR
Overall objective
INTERNATIONAL GRANTS ON HEALTHY LIVING CONDITIONS
A safer festival of lights
Children, in spite of all of their differences, really need the same things
While children love Diwali, the Hindu ‘festival of lights’,
the world over: a safe and healthy stimulating environment that is
it also poses dangers. Every year across India there are
free from fear.
Bank Information Centre
57,600
Consult with children in Asia, Africa, and Latin America on the impact of World Bank-funded projects in their lives
International Play Association (IPA)
50,870
Set up launch event in Geneva for the General Comment on the Right to Play
cases of children suffering burns and blisters from
Robert Swaak,
Total
108,470
firecrackers and skin allergies from noxious gases –
Chair, Board of Trustees, Bernard van Leer Foundation
especially in slums, where conditions are crowded. The Humara Bachpan campaign organised a ‘Safe Diwali’ event in a slum district of Bhubaneswar, Odisha, with 100 volunteers organising games and play for
Building a bet ter future – in LEGO
the children while spreading safety messages. The
When the World Economic Forum held its Latin America 2013 event, the Bernard van Leer Foundation and the lego Foundation invited over 20 members of the Forum’s Young Global Leader community to meet children in the Cantagallo district of Lima.
Improved health through bet ter living conditions in Peru
young children were informed about staying away from
In 2013, the Instituto de Estudios Peruanos (Institute for
addictive substances like gutkha, being careful with
Peruvian Studies) completed a study of our partner TADEPA’s
firecrackers, and keeping themselves safe from burns
project, Allin Wiñapaq (‘Growing up well’ in Quechua), in
and blisters. Volunteers also explained how to dispose of
Ayacucho, Peru. The study compared four similar peasant
firecrackers.
communities in the highlands of Peru, two of which took part in the project.
Using lego bricks, the children designed how they
Information map: Living Conditions and Young Children
would like their community to look. The event communicated the often under-appreciated ways in which urban design affects children, from opportunities for learning and play to implications for health and reducing violence.
The Foundation worked with analyst firm De
The study found that the project – which aimed to improve
Argumentenfabriek to produce a map summarising
home environments – did have a positive impact on the
information about the impact of living conditions on
health and quality of life of both children and their families.
young children. The resulting image has been viewed
Improved design of kitchens, where mothers and young
over 500 times and downloaded over 100 times since
children spend several hours a day, reduced smoke and the
being uploaded to our website (bernardvanleer.org) in
incidence of respiratory and eye diseases.
April 2013. Improved nutrition was observed in the project villages through ecological gardens and the introduction of refrigerators. There was also a lower incidence of gastrointestinal diseases, attributed to the project ’s emphasis on boiling water and using safe containers. There were benefits, too, beyond the goal of improving health through better living conditions: the two project villages had lower incidences of neglect and violence against children, which is related to reduced stress through the encouragement of shared family responsibilities and a more organised home environment.
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Strategic tools
National activities in support of our goals
1,254,879
309,967
NETHERLANDS
TURKEY
Foundation goals
2,587,303
ISRAEL
2,487,219
INDIA
Quality early learning
Healthy living conditions 3,103,959 Reducing violence 496,792 Foundation investment in 2013 (EUR)
UGANDA PERU
TANZANIA
BRAZIL
1,677,146
491,267
Bernard van Leer Foundation l Annual Report 2013
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EUR
Partner organisation
Brazil PROGR AMME GOAL S
BRAZIL
C H I L D R E N TA R G E T E D B Y P R O G R A M M E
Early learning
T O TA L I N V E S TM E N T ( E U R ) 1 ,67 7,1 4 6
97,000 children 0–8 living in urban slums in Recife
Quality home visiting programmes for rural children under 3 years of age living in the state of the Amazonas. Reducing violence Zero violence in the lives of young children growing up in favelas in Rio de Janeiro and Recife.
Overall objective
210,539 (13%) 146,880 children under 3 living in rural or semi-rural areas in Amazonas state
1,466,607 (87%) Distribution investment per goal
Associaçao Brasileira Terra dos Homens
Adapt successful public health models and organise communities to shift violent norms
383,777
Ato Cidadao
62,621
Develop a strategy to help children and families in substandard housing to reduce the risk of violence
Centro Josue de Castro
80,737
Support a campaign consisting of a symbolic public vaccination against violence
Fundação Amazonas Sustentável
112,628
Help Amazonian municipalities to implement a home visiting programme integrating nutrition, early learning and health
Fundacão Maria Cecilia Souto Vidigal
20,400
Support governmental staff to train a cadre of national and regional early childhood managers and implementers
Fundação Maria Cecilia Souto Vidigal
19,084
Map authors and sources to help professionals track down information on early childhood and make it available online
Fundação Maria Cecilia Souto Vidigal
32,897
Fund four leaders through scholarships to participate in the Harvard programme for leaders in early childhood
IBEAC
96,325
Create peace and awareness among the citizens of the most violent district of São Paulo
IFAN Instituto da Infãncia
103,040
Improve capacity of members to inform and mobilise on issues of play, violence and quality early learning
Igarapé Institute
246,689
Research how violence is perceived by children and teenagers, and assess the impact of interventions Map information on actors and donors who could inspire change in public opinion on violence in São Paulo
25,386
NEPSID Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande
228,909
do Sul
Conduct research on early childhood and violence in Brazil
Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande
Extend and disseminate the results of baseline research about violence in São Paolo
42,243
do Sul
Test a preventive methodology in favelas where young people respond to exclusion and invisibility with crime or violence
222,410
Shine a Light Total Brazil
1,677,146
Research Demonstration services Capacit y building Behaviour change Policy influence/advocacy System change/infrastructure
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Strategic tools
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Partner organisation
India PROGR AMME GOAL S
Overall objective
Strategic tools
INDIA
C H I L D R E N TA R G E T E D B Y P R O G R A M M E
T O TA L I N V E S TM E N T ( E U R ) 2 , 587, 3 0 3
Early learning Increased access to quality multilingual preschool education ser vices for tribal children aged 3-5 in Orissa.
1,170,341 (45%)
Living conditions Reduced rates of malnutrition and morbidity among young children growing up in urban slums.
EUR
7.6 million children 0–8 growing up in urban pover t y
1,416,962 (55%) 1.4 million tribal children 0–6 in Odisha state
Distribution investment per goal
Aide et Action
123,795
Address the problems of young children who migrate with their parents to urban areas in search of work
Centre for Budget and Governance Accountibility
102,264
Analyse policies and budgets to further the advocacy efforts of Humara Bachpan campaign and other grantees
CLAP
52,954
Phase out grant to support the grantee to consolidate its work, do perspective planning, develop proposals and fundraise
CoLeague Solutions
45,714
Implement the Child Information System in 35 Anganwadis, to track attendance and performance of approximately 700 children
CoLeague Solutions
25,000
Additional support for GIS mapping of slums in Hyderabad, Bhubaneswar and Brahmapurt for young children living in urban poverty
Coleague Solutions
152,857
Measure the effects of the implementation of mother tonguebased early childhood education
Disha
129,426
Continue the demonstration project on mother tongue-based early childhood education in 40 villages
Divya Disha
206,304
Further demonstration projects and advocacy on developing slums into child-friendly neighbourhoods
5,121
ICF Consulting India
445
Impact Law Ventures
5,000
Individual programme consultant
101,853
Kalinga Relief and Charitable Trust Mahanadi Films/Eleeanora Images Private Limited
Research Demonstration services Capacit y building Behaviour change Policy influence/advocacy System change/infrastructure
50
37,147
Practical Action
146,036
Pratham Books
34,286
Cover increase of service tax for the development of a longitudinal study to measure the impact of a strategic preschool intervention Cover extra expenses in obtaining expert legal advice required for Foundation to make its first social investment in India Support for the development of the GIS mapping of 2000 preschools in tribal districts of Odisha Establish the first resource centre on mother tongue-based early childhood education in India Produce the film Broken Hills – focused on how Odisha’s tribal communities are losing their language, homes and resources due to discrimination Demonstration projects with waste pickers’ children exposed to unhealthy living conditions in Bhubaneswar slums Capture a repertoire of traditional songs, riddles, sayings, games and tales to promote tribal children’s learning
Praxis
314,854
Develop a training module and train trainers on child-friendly planning and implementation of urban programmes
PREM
144,409
Support demonstration projects in 40 slums of Berhampur to change the living conditions of young children
PREM
141,154
PREM
67,587
PREM
203,835
Support the continuation of 100 CBCD centres and the integration of 250 as government Anganwadi centres Continue a demonstration project on mother tongue-based multilingual early childhood learning Continue a campaign to ensure the government implements mother tongue-based early childhood education
Ruchika Social Service Organisation
76,844
Safe and healthy environments for slum children through ECCE
VASA
44,578
Organise quarterly state-wide meetings on mother tonguebased early education and living conditions in slums
VASA
258,422
Campaign for safe and healthy cities for young children
Voluntary Association for Social Action
167,418
Create visibility in the media and among policymakers on mother tongue-based early childhood education
Total India
2,587,303
Bernard van Leer Foundation l Annual Report 2013
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Partner organisation
Is rael PROGR AMME GOAL S
ISRAEL
C H I L D R E N TA R G E T E D B Y P R O G R A M M E
T O TA L I N V E S TM E N T ( E U R ) 2 ,4 87, 219
Early learning Universal access to quality preschools for children aged 3 to 6 years. Living conditions Reduced rates of malnutrition among young Bedouin children growing up in unhealthy living conditions in the Negev.
Overall objective
EUR
AJEEC-NISPED
96,300
Purchase and equip a mobile unit, and reinforce ongoing project activities
AJEEC-NISPED
200,425
Set up a Bedouin’s Bakery and Café in the municipality of Rahat, the largest Bedouin town in the Negev
Al-Quasemi
1.37 million children 0–8 in Israel exposed to societal violence
Al-Quasemi Academy
2,082,938 (84%)
Reducing violence Reduced incidence of depression, anxiety and aggression among young Jewish and Arab children exposed to political violence.
153,900 Arab-Israeli and 57,200 Or thodox Jewish Haredi children 3–6 with limited access to qualit y early learning
Purchase 5000 books to enrich libraries, schools and parents that participate in the project ’Uhm-el-Fahm reads’
206,639
Upgrade quality in the Arab preschool sector in Israel through audio-visual materials for young Arab children
1,511,811
American Jewish Joint distribution
404,281 (16%)
20,000
Upgrade nationwide the quality of the Arab preschool sector
Henrietta Szold Institute
80,931
Evaluate the Creative Thinking programme in the municipalities of Bnei Brak and Elad
Individual programme consultant
70,556
Evaluate various key issues about the AJEEC health and living conditions programme in Bedouin communities
Individual programme consultant
51,890
Evaluate various key issues around the final grant for Musharaka, the alliance of Arab-Israeli NGOs on Arab preschool
Sidreh-Lakiya Negev Weaving
37,000
Set up small gardens to produce fresh vegetables and other products to improve children’s health and nutrition
Distribution investment per goal
Enlarge the Creative Thinking Programme in Orthodox preschools in Bnei Brak and Elad
211,667
The Achiya Institute
35,000 Bedouin children 0–8 with poor living conditions in the Negev
Total Israel
2,487,219
Research Demonstration services Capacit y building Behaviour change Policy influence/advocacy System change/infrastructure
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Strategic tools
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Partner organisation
The N et her lands PROGR AMME GOAL S
EUR
Overall objective
Strategic tools
THE NETHERLANDS
C H I L D R E N TA R G E T E D B Y P R O G R A M M E
T O TA L I N V E S TM E N T ( E U R ) 1 , 2 5 4 , 87 9
Early learning
945,767 (75%)
Improved learning outcomes for children from low-SES families. Reducing violence Reduced violence in families with children under 4 years of age growing up in social and economic disadvantage.
309,112 (25%) Estimated 80,700 children 0–4 growing up in low-income families
Research the prevalence of emotional neglect among children and recommend improvements in clinical practice
AMC Kindergeneeskunde
49,150
AMK Haaglanden
8,000
Produce a video on child abuse protocol for medical professionals
Augeo Foundation
17,500
Develop an advisory tool to support municipalities to prevent child abuse and domestic violence
and other resource people
37,390
Support communication around Klokhuis series on child abuse
BOinK
20,140
Publish a booklet for parents and pedagogical workers to accompany in addition to the publication Samen Verschillend
Augeo Foundation, Houdini Amsterdam B.V
2,615
Bos Management Support
Give secretarial support to the Kies Nu voor Kinderen campaign
Bos Management Support, Leading Authorities Inc., Lege Fles Productie and other resource people Distribution investment per goal
24,697 6,655
Cerva BV
28,604
Cinekid D. van Dongen Advies en Ondersteuning
168,464 9,801
Deloitte Het Kinderopvangfonds
Organisation and logistical support for Beta Brain seminar Continue fund for the Kies Nu voor Kinderen campaign Explore how new media contribute to children’s early learning Work with municipalities in Groningen and Friesland to implement their VVE policy on early learning Provide technical support on public–private partnerships for social impact bonds in Leeuwarden
130,456
Influence policy and create awareness for quality care and early learning through Kies Nu voor Kinderen
17,207
General expenses for the Kies Nu voor kinderen campaign
Imagine partner in Communicatie, Metro Holland BV, and other resource people
Research Demonstration services Capacit y building Behaviour change Policy influence/advocacy System change/infrastructure
In’tent and other resource people
8,272
Individual programme consultant
79,730
Raise awareness about children’s development and better inform parents in their choices
4,054
Co-fund support for a debate on Dutch childcare led by the NRC newspaper on 21 June
NRC Handelsblad
25,000
Support national scaling-up of a preventive programme called Parent Management Training Oregon
Socversity BV
22,591
Prepare a public–private partnership on social change in poor and violent neighbourhoods of Leeuwarden
Stichting Alexander
25,836
Cover costs of support for a national conference on child abuse to raise awareness among professionals and politicians
Stichting Het Witte Bos
98,432
Prevent fetal alcohol syndrome by developing guidelines for midwives and health professionals
15,412
Publish and disseminate a book on youth care in the neighbourhood for professionals, managers, municipalities and policymakers
PI Research
Stichting Innovatie Jeugdzorg Stichting Pedagogiekontwikkeling 0-7 (SPOREN)
82,500
Conduct neighbourhood assessment and public relations and marketing activities related to a new childcare centre
Stichting Pedagogiekontwikkeling 0-7 (SPOREN)
167,000
Develop a childcare centre providing quality early learning, to influence national policy
100,000
Develop breakthrough ideas on taking quality early learning to scale through technology and new media
THNK
54
Opening of the Peuter college
Verwey-Jonker Institute
77,544
Carry out qualitative research among 40 hard-to-reach families with toddlers
Women Inc.
27,830
Support the organisation of a debate and network on childcare session during the Women Inc. festival
Total The Netherlands
1,254,879
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EUR
Partner organisation
Per u PROGR AMME GOAL S
PERU
C H I L D R E N TA R G E T E D B Y P R O G R A M M E
Early learning
T O TA L I N V E S TM E N T ( E U R ) 3 ,1 0 3 ,959
17,375 children 0–8 living in poor conditions in Iquitos
National increase in the percentage of indigenous, rural children under 3 with access to quality home visiting programmes that integrate bir th registration, health, n utritional suppor t and parent education.
123,640 indigenous children 0–8 living in rural pover t y in Loreto
Living conditions A reduction in the prevalence of gastrointestinal and respiratory infections among young children growing up in unhealthy physical environments in urban slums in the city of Iquitos.
210,885 (7%)
609,445 (20%)
2,283,629 (73%)
Distribution investment per goal
Reducing violence A reduction in violence in families with young children living in urban slums in the city of Iquitos and in indigenous, rural communities.
Overall objective
Asociación Caritas Graciosas
97,805
Reduce violence by encouraging play, exploration and discovery among rural families in the highlands
Asociación Kusi Warma
78,296
Document a successful home visiting programme which will be introduced in the highlands
Asociación Red Innova
452,014
Asociación Red Innova
34,596
Help indigenous rural municipalities to get more funds for home visiting and food security programmes
CMP Flora Tristan
39,079
Develop the parenting component of the IMAGE curriculum for work with women from micro-finance groups
Fundación Cayetano Heredia
29,825
Build capacity in the health sector in the province of Maynas to scale a home visiting programme
Fundacion Stromme
27,043
Train adolescents as promoters of health and environment in four communities of Belén, Iquitos
I-Dev International
59,154
Create entrepreneurial capacities among members of the Peruvian Community of Learners (COPERA)
1,177,237
INFANT
Research Demonstration services Capacit y building Behaviour change
Organise a learning journey for World Economic Forum Young Global Leaders during event in Lima
2,062
Individual programme consultant
126,797 indigenous children 0–8 living in rural pover t y in Huancavelica
Address the limited ability of small rural municipalities to access resources for home visiting programmes
General support
Instituto de Estudios Peruanos
197,278
Conduct a 3-year impact evaluation on TAPEDA’s intervention to reduce home violence
IPROMIF
240,742
Support awareness on domestic violence among the police force
Kusi Warma
50,148
Kusi Warma
5,217
Scan the violence-related content of rural press, radio and TV broadcasts Demonstrate the effectiveness of home visiting for rural indigenous families on reducing family violence
Paz y Esperanza Internacional
54,057
Study about the common messages of the evangelical church and perceptions of ministers, teachers and families regarding violence in the family
Ser Infancia
37,049
Encourage leaders, parents and children to document their own rituals and analyse them for violence
SOS-Kinderdorpen
58,000
Influence the communities surrounding SOS programmes in Peru to reduce violence in the family
Taller de Promoción TADEPA
423,695
Replicate in 12 communities of Huancavelica a model of violence reduction through enhancing livelihoods
40,662
Build an alliance to raise awareness among indigenous communities about violence against women
Warmayllu Total Peru
3,103,959
Policy influence/advocacy System change/infrastructure
56
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Strategic tools
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Tanzania PROGR AMME GOAL S
EUR
Overall objective
Strategic tools
TANZANIA
C H I L D R E N TA R G E T E D B Y P R O G R A M M E
T O TA L I N V E S TM E N T ( E U R ) 491 , 267
Early learning National scale-up of quality early learning ser vices for young children aged 0 –8 years living in poor rural communities.
30,590
Document and analyse National Country Strategies in Uganda and Tanzania from 2009 onwards
HakiElimu
410,677
Improve attendance and performance in pre-primary and the early grades of primary school
Tanzania Child Rights Forum
50,000
Advocacy capacity building and organisational support
Dalberg
Total Tanzania
491,267
Reducing violence Reduction in violence in rural families with young children aged 0-8 years.
65,295 (13%) 425,972 (87%)
10.8 million children 0–8 in Tanzania
Distribution investment per goal
Research Demonstration services Capacit y building Behaviour change Policy influence/advocacy System change/infrastructure
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Partner organisation
Tur key PROGR AMME GOAL S
EUR
Overall objective
Strategic tools
TURKEY
C H I L D R E N TA R G E T E D B Y P R O G R A M M E Estimated 125,000 children 0–8 who migrate seasonally
Living conditions A reduction in morbidity and malnutrition among children 0 to 6 years of age whose families s ubsist as seasonal migrant workers.
Educational Volunteers Foundation of Turkey (TEGV)
T O TA L I N V E S TM E N T ( E U R ) 3 0 9,967
140,000 (45%)
Frekans Research
33,702
Cover costs for training trainers on domestic violence
Humanist Bureau Consultancy Company
61,528
Conference with major stakeholders in Turkey that deal with the issue of domestic violence
Humanist Bureau Consultancy Company
10,500
Develop an overview of child protection and violence prevention systems in Turkey
Individual programme consultant
35,248
Research on the policy debate and attitudes of government and civil society towards reducing violence in families
Individual programme consultant
34,600
Reducing violence A national reduction in violence in families with children 0 to 8 years of age.
169,967 (55%)
Distribution investment per goal Estimated 590,000 to 2.9 million children 0–8 who witness or experience violence in the family
Address safe spaces and educational learning environments in two camps of seasonal migrant workers
53,400
Continue a mapping process on the policy debate and attitudes of government and civil society Evaluate the effectiveness and impact of organising fathers in Beyo lu, Istanbul
9,654
KONDA Research and Consultancy Mother-Child Education Foundation (ACEV) Turkish Association of Social Workers (TASW)
Provide a training seminar on violence for 40 high-level staff of the Ministry of Family and Social Policy
14,600
Conference on safe spaces and educational learning environments for seasonal migrant workers
4,735
Recruit trainers to develop simple educational information kits with visual materials for mothers
52,000
University of Ankara Total Turkey
309,967
Research Demonstration services Capacit y building Behaviour change Policy influence/advocacy System change/infrastructure
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Partner organisation
Uganda PROGR AMME GOAL S
UGANDA
C H I L D R E N TA R G E T E D B Y P R O G R A M M E
Living conditions Reduced childhood mor tality and morbidity among young rural children growing up in unhealthy physical environments.
Overall objective
EUR
10.7 million children nationwide
Reducing violence Reduced violence in families with young children in rural areas.
258,412 (52%)
41,341 children 0–8 living in rural pover t y in Kumi
Distribution investment per goal
22,731 children 0–8 living in rural pover t y in Nakapiripirit
1,000
Uganda baseline survey additional analysis
City University of New York Research Foundation
31,631
International data entry on Uganda Analysis of progress of Foundation programme in Uganda and Tanzania
7,426
Dalberg Global Development 238,380 (48%)
62,414 children 0–8 living in rural pover t y in Apac
Centre for Basic Research (CBR) T O TA L I N V E S TM E N T ( E U R ) 496 ,7 9 2
Dalberg Global Development Advisors
16,194
Analyse and report on situation of Foundation programmes in Tanzania and Uganda
Individual programme consultant
7,000
Statistical analysis of baseline research commissioned by the Foundation in Uganda
Made in Uganda TV
48,200
Produce 24 television programmes to encourage dialogue about young children in Uganda
Makerere University
65,000
Evaluate the Uganda programme
and Development Centre
50,000
Contribute to improving evidence-based practice and policy for parenting programmes in Uganda
Private Sector Foundation Uganda
264,929
Improve living conditions and family violence in rural communities of Nakapiripirit, Kumi and Apac
Private Sector Foundation Uganda
5,412
Makerere University Child Health
Total Uganda
Administrative costs for ongoing work in Apac, Kumi and Nakapiripirit
496,792
Research Demonstration services Capacit y building Behaviour change Policy influence/advocacy System change/infrastructure
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EUR
Overall objective
Strategic tools
EUROPEAN UNION
ABCittĂ Assoc. 21 Luglio Centre for Interactive Pedagogy (CIP)
235,720
Promote the rights of Roma children and families in Rome, through self-confidence, identity and citizenship
78,968
Support a national campaign to fight xenophobia, discrimination and prejudices against Roma people in Italy Support a conference in Serbia on the conditions of Roma children
1,846
Community Foundation for Northern Ireland
218,484
Develop a hub for services including home visits to support the learning and development of young Roma children
ERGO Network
40,000
Support the areas of campaigning, networking, and capacity building for Roma communities
Eurocities
30,400
Build the capacity of municipalities to better understand and develop social inclusion strategies for the Roma
European Roma Rights Center (ERRC)
81,280
Study the health care, education and housing impacts of forced evictions on Roma families in France Support mediators to work with migrants, mostly from Bulgaria and Romania, many of whom are Roma
346,230
Stad Gent Total European Union
Partner organisation
1,032,928
EUR
Overall objective
OTHER GLOBAL Multiple resource people
96,819
Cover general network expenses costs for 2013
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Staff and governance
Over view of t he Foundat ion’s s ta f f at 1 March 2014 Unit
Job title
Name
Executive Compensation Policy
Compensation for employees of the Bernard van
The level of a merit increase results from a two-
Executive Of fice
Executive Director
Lisa Jordan
Leer Foundation is indexed every 3 years against a
step performance appraisal process. Employees and
Secretary to the ExD
Jane Hartman
remuneration benchmark, undertaken by Berenschot,
supervisors together develop a work plan and agree
Programme
Programme Director
Michael Feigelson
a Dutch Consultancy Firm specialising in human
upon outcomes at the beginning of each year. A mid-
Research and Evaluation Of ficer
Selim Iltus
resource issues. The Foundation is indexed against the
term review is conducted in the summer period and a
Research and Evaluation Of ficer
Katelyn Hepworth
Dutch national professional services industry and the
final appraisal at the end of the year. Employees whose
Programme Of ficer
Karisia Gichuke
Dutch public sector. International employees receive
performance is satisfactory warrant a merit increase
Programme Of ficer
Jeanet van de Korput
an additional percentage allowance to maintain a
which is expressed in salary steps. The number of
Programme Of ficer
Marc Mataheru
competitive position in the international labour market.
steps depends on the result of the annual performance
Programme Of ficer
Leonardo Yánez
appraisal. The Salary Management System for Foundation staf f
Support Programme
Programme Administrator
Jolanda de Haan
The following salary policy has been in place since
In periods of financial instability out-of-policy decisions
Programme Administrator
Jackie Ratsma-Melville
1 January 2010.
can be taken by the Executive Director to hold salaries at
Programme Administrator
Alicia Fernández
Communications
Communications Director
Leontien Peeters
Communications and Publishing Of ficer
Teresa Moreno García
Administrative Assistant
Teresa Pegge-Custodio
Administrator Communications
Melissa van Well-Dijkshoorn
current levels. Every year on 1 January salaries and performance are reviewed. Salary changes may consist of two elements: index and merit. Application of the index or cost of living (CoL) increase is at the discretion of the Executive Director. If the Executive Director decides to apply
Human Resources
Human Resources Manager
Margriet Wolters-Buisman
the CoL, the index is applied to the salary scales per
Human Resources Of ficer
Agnes Buis
1 January of the year. For the index increase the ‘not
derived inflation rate’ (niet afgeleide prijsindexcijfer) for all
Support Services
Financial Administration
Financial Of ficer
Jane Moerland-Cowan
ICT
ICT Of ficer
Stef fan Hoeke
Travel and Events
Travel and Events Of ficer
Inge Hanny-de Leau
Facilities Staf f
Cleaner
Marijke Schoenmaker-Scholtes
households in the Netherlands as established by the cbs (Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek - Central Bureau of Statistics) is considered.
Female/Male
F: 77%
M: 23%
No. of staf f and FTEs
Staf f: 22
FTEs: 19.16
On consultancy basis Dharitri Patnaik, India Representative for the Foundation
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Staff and governance
Member s of t he Board of Tr us tees (in alphabet ical order) Gideon Frank
Julia Neuberger
(Born 1943, Trustee since 2008) Former Director General
(Born 1950, Trustee since 2012) Senior Rabbi of the West
of the Israel Atomic Energy Commission. Currently
London Synagogue, Julia Neuberger is a member of the
serves on various advisory and supervisory boards,
uk House of Lords, former ceo of the King’s Fund, a uk
including the Executive Council of the Technion – Israel
health charity, and a founding Trustee of the Walter and
Institute of Technology and the Board of Israel Electric
Liesel Schwab charitable trust, set up in memory of her
Corporation.
parents.
Rien van Gendt
Robert Swaak, Chair
(Born 1943, Trustee since 2007) A PhD in Economics,
(Born 1960, Trustee since 2011) Vice Chairman Clients
Rien van Gendt is a former Executive Director of the
and Markets, an appointment he took up on 1 July 2013,
Bernard van Leer Foundation and also serves on various
Robert Swaak is also Chairman of Opportunity in
advisory and supervisory boards including Rockefeller
Bedrijf.
Philanthropy Services, Partners in Health, the European Cultural Foundation and the Calouste Gulbenkian
Jacqueline Tammenoms Bakker
Foundation.
(Born 1953, Trustee since 2011) Currently a non-executive
Steven Kaempfer
Industrial (Italy), Jacqueline Tammenoms Bakker
(Born 1946, Trustee since 2013) Steven has served in a
previously worked for Shell, McKinsey and Unilever and
variety of supervisory and advisory capacities, currently
was Director General at the Ministry of Transport in the
including Citigroup Global Markets and the Amsterdam
Netherlands.
director at Tesco plc (uk), Vivendi (France), and cnh
Institute of Finance. He previously had senior
Principles of Good Practice The Bernard van Leer Foundation follows the Principles of Good Practice developed by the European Foundation Centre.
Principle 1: Compliance
strategies and procedures, and use of resources for public
Foundations comply with the laws of the state in which they
benefit. Foundations ensure proper accounting/bookkeeping
are based, and act in accordance with their bylaws. They
according to established rules in the state in which they
comply with the international and European conventions to
are headquartered. They may complement such rules with
which their country of residency is party.
additional measures on a voluntary basis.
Principle 2: Governance
Principle 5: Disclosure and communication
Foundations have an identifiable decision-making body
Foundations act in a transparent manner and comply with
whose members and successors should be nominated in
the regulations concerning transparency in force in the
accordance with established principles and procedures, and
countries in which they operate. They may complement such
act with the highest ethical standards.
regulations with additional measures on a voluntary basis.
Principle 3: Informed policies, operations and suppor t
Principle 6: Monitoring and evaluation
programmes
Foundations organise appropriate monitoring and regular
Foundations define a clear set of basic policies and
evaluation of their action and programmes.
procedures specifying their mission, objectives, goals and Principle 7: Cooperation
related programmes and review these on a regular basis.
Foundations share their know-how and experience with peer Principle 4: Stewardship: management and finance
organisations and other relevant stakeholders to advance
Foundations promote ef ficient organisation and work while
good practice and cooperate whenever appropriate, to
ensuring prudent and sustainable management, investment
maximise their impact in their respective fields of activity.
management roles at S.G. Warburg and Co., London, Swiss Bank Corporation, London and New York, Credit Suisse, London and Zurich, and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, London. Jonathan Kestenbaum (Born 1959, Trustee since 2012) Jonathan is Chief Operating Officer at rit Capital Partners plc. He serves
The Bernard van Leer Foundation would like to thank Peter
on the uk Government’s Technology Strategy Board
Bell and Trude Maas, who retired from the Board of Trustees
and, as Lord Kestenbaum of Foxcote, is a member of the
in 2013. Peter Bell had been a Board member since July
House of Lords. He is Chancellor of Plymouth University,
2002, and Trude Maas since June 2001. In 2013 we welcomed
Adjunct Professor at Imperial College Business School
Steven Kaempfer to the Board as a new Trustee.
and Chairman of the Manchester Science Panel.
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Our financial outlook for 2014
OVERVIEW BUDGET AND ACTUAL (IN EUR)
Budget 2013
Actual 2013
Budget 2014
Income Van Leer Group Foundation
17,257,000
17,257,100
18,400,000
Other income
0
1,018,000
0
Interest
93,000
64,200
130,000
Total income
17,350,000
18,339,300
18,530,000
5,447,000
2,832,168
6,000,400
Expenditure
Grants and Foundation-managed projects (per goal) Living conditions Quality early learning
5,298,000
7,155,497
3,500,000
Reducing violence
4,055,000
5,134,705
6,000,400
Others
0
Total
14,800,000
15,219,189
96,819
15,500,800
0
Other Foundation-managed projects Communication
700,000
419,300
500,000
Foundation Sector
65,000
50,300
65,000
Total
765,000
469,600
565,000
Returned project funds
0
(108,300)
0
Currency difference
0
(31,100)
0
Cancellation previous years*
0
(301,589)
0
Operating expenses
2,786,000
2,782,100
3,251,500
Total expenditure
18,351,000
18,029,900
19,317,300
* This amount does not include the cancellations from current year amounting EUR 137,211
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Resumen ejecutivo
Resumen ejecut ivo Lisa Jordan, directora ejecutiva de la Fundación Bernard
Por esa razón, el nuevo Presidente del Consejo de
van Leer, presenta esta Memoria Anual describiendo
Administración de la Fundación, Robert Swaak, observa
una reunión mantenida recientemente con un grupo de
en este informe que el énfasis del Consejo se sitúa cada
empresarios holandeses, donde explicó el modo en que
vez más en llegar a nuevos tipos de organizaciones que
el aprendizaje en la primera infancia es crucial para el
tienen la capacidad de aprovechar más recursos para
desarrollo de las llamadas capacidades del siglo xxi:
los niños pequeños, extendiendo el mensaje de que
El semblante inicial en sus rostros no era de sorpresa, pues
la inversión en los niños pequeños puede conducir a
comprendían que invertir ahora significaría una mejor calidad
grandes resultados.
de su mano de obra en un plazo de entre 15 y 20 años. Más bien, su mirada era de consternación, pues pensaron inmediatamente en
Además de actividades realizadas en el año 2013, el
sus propios hijos, y se preguntaban si habrían hecho suficiente en
informe de este año expone el avance general conseguido
esos primeros años.
en nuestros indicadores de objetivos de programa desde el año 2010.
Nuestra tarea consiste en impulsar a las personas para que comprendan que más allá de esa atención natural
Llevar a escala el aprendizaje temprano
que prestan a su propia función como padres, en general, todos los padres necesitan orientación y apoyo. Necesitan
Incrementar el acceso de los niños pequeños a servicios de aprendizaje,
un entorno (con empleadores comprensivos y políticas
preferentemente a servicios integrados
sociales y laborales adecuadas) que les ayude a hacer todo
Desde el año 2013, aproximadamente 910.000 niños
aquello que es mejor para sus hijos, contribuyendo de ese
pequeños de cinco países han tenido acceso a distintos
modo a la futura cohesión de la sociedad. Es necesario
servicios gracias a la implementación de nuevas políticas
que en los círculos más influyentes se comprenda por qué
para el desarrollo de la primera infancia. A lo largo de
es tan importante invertir en el desarrollo de los niños
seis países, el apoyo de la Fundación se ha dirigido hacia
pequeños.
el diseño y la implementación de proyectos de formación y de demostración práctica que benefician a una
En el año 2013, la Fundación se centró a nivel interno
cantidad adicional de 53.000 niños pequeños.
en desarrollar nuevos sistemas de gestión de la
RESUMEN E J E CU T I VO
información. Es primordial que nuestro mensaje llegue
Cambio en el comportamiento de los padres y de los profesionales,
no únicamente a quienes ya están convencidos, sino
orientado a aumentar la cantidad de tiempo dedicado a los niños
a todas las partes interesadas, como aquel grupo de
pequeños
líderes empresariales que puede marcar una diferencia
Una combinación de proyectos de formación y de
en las vidas de los niños pequeños. Con frecuencia,
demostración práctica, que incluye el desarrollo de
son las coaliciones poco probables de organizaciones
capacidades, ha alcanzado ya a 15.079 administradores,
contrapartes las que pueden cambiar las políticas a favor
voluntarios, profesionales y paraprofesionales.
de inversiones más amplias, más eficientes y estables para la primera infancia.
Mayor número de profesionales y paraprofesionales cualificados De las 15.079 personas mencionadas arriba, el 90% de
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Resumen ejecutivo
ellas no tenía experiencia previa significativa en el
Mejorar los resultados del aprendizaje
Incrementar la provisión de servicios preventivos y de respuesta
aprendizaje para la primera infancia.
Existen indicios que apuntan a que las acciones
Hasta el momento, el trabajo a nivel local ha registrado
emprendidas están teniendo un impacto positivo sobre
el mayor éxito: tanto en los Países Bajos como en Perú,
Aumentar el acceso al agua potable, al saneamiento y vivienda digna.
los resultados del aprendizaje de los niños, lo cual es
hemos financiado nuevas herramientas que han
Hasta la fecha, nuestro apoyo a organizaciones
el objetivo final. Sin embargo, este indicador no puede
comenzado a implementarse a escala en los ámbitos local
contrapartes para llevar a cabo proyectos de
medirse realmente hasta que los niños de una variedad
y nacional.
demostración y de promoción y defensa ha mejorado
Mejora de la salud gracias a mejores condiciones de vida
Mejorar las condiciones de vida de los niños pequeños
de proyectos de demostración – algunos, todavía en sus
en Perú En el año 2013, el Instituto de Estudios Peruanos realizó un estudio sobre el proyecto de nuestra organización
Cambio en las normas hacia una menor aceptación de la violencia
realizadas a nivel nacional.
Los esfuerzos de nuestras contrapartes en Brasil y Perú
la región de Ayacucho (Perú). El estudio comparó cuatro comunidades campesinas similares del Altiplano peruano, dos de las cuales participaron en el proyecto. El estudio concluyó que el proyecto – destinado a mejorar
18.000 niños pequeños.
para alcanzar la prohibición legal de toda forma de castigo
Reducir la morbilidad infantil (entre menores de 5 años)
corporal y humillante han terminado por poner en tela
Abogar por mejores condiciones de vida será más fácil
de juicio las creencias tradicionales sobre la crianza de
cuando pueda demostrarse su vinculación con los
Reducir la violencia familiar
los niños. En ambos casos, las propuestas han llegado
datos sobre la salud infantil. Existen ya ciertos indicios
La Fundación ha apoyado a las organizaciones
al Congreso, pero las barreras culturales sugieren que es
sugerentes, como en el proyecto de tadepa en Ayacucho
contrapartes para iniciar proyectos de demostración que
necesario un cambio en la estrategia si estos proyectos
(véase página 76).
han puesto a prueba distintos enfoques para prevenir
legislativos han de alcanzar algún día la categoría de ley.
Reducir la violencia en la vida de los niños pequeños
contraparte TADEPA, Allin Wiñapaq (“Para crecer bien”), en
el acceso al agua potable y al saneamiento para más de
primeras fases – hayan sido evaluados mediante pruebas
la violencia en el seno del hogar. Hasta la fecha, estos
los entornos en el hogar – tuvo consecuencias positivas
proyectos han beneficiado ya a 56.167 niños. Historias
para la salud y la calidad de vida de los niños y de sus
como la de Christiane (véase página 77) demuestran la
familias. Un mejor diseño de las cocinas, donde las madres
necesidad de implementar estrategias de intervención
y los niños pequeños pasan varias horas al día, redujo la
multisectorial destinadas a reducir la violencia en la
emisión de humos y la incidencia de enfermedades oculares
familia.
y respiratorias.
Reducir la violencia en la comunidad
Se han observado mejores niveles de nutrición en las
Hemos financiado cinco proyectos de demostración, que
aldeas participantes, gracias a medidas como los
involucran a 3.337 niños pequeños (de los cuales, 2.127
jardines ecológicos y a la introducción de refrigeradoras.
también participan en los de violencia familiar).
También hubo una menor incidencia de enfermedades gastrointestinales, lo que se atribuye al énfasis del proyecto
Difundir políticas basadas en los indicios para prevenir la violencia
en acciones como hervir el agua y en utilizar recipientes
Hemos iniciado el Violence and Children Evaluation Challenge
seguros.
Fund, junto con la Fundación Oak y la Fundación ubs Optimus, para recopilar pruebas sobre lo que mejor
Más allá del objetivo establecido, las aldeas participantes
funciona. Hasta la fecha, el fondo ha apoyado 17 estudios
registraron una menor incidencia de casos de negligencia
sobre el impacto de las estrategias de prevención de la
y de violencia contra los niños, lo que guarda relación
violencia a lo largo de 16 países con rentas medias
con menores niveles de estrés gracias a la promoción del
y bajas.
reparto de las responsabilidades familiares y a un entorno mejor organizado en el hogar.
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Rompiendo el ciclo de la violencia: una historia humana Christiane, de 33 años, es madre soltera de tres niños. Su
diversas organizaciones de la comunidad. Identificaron las
madre biológica murió al dar a luz, y su madre adoptiva
necesidades y los deseos de la familia para garantizar que
mostró siempre un comportamiento violento. Dejó su hogar
todos sus integrantes se comprometieran a conseguir el
en su juventud y conoció al padre de sus hijos, que luchaba
cambio. Facilitaron a Christiane un presupuesto para cubrir
contra una adicción a las drogas durante el tiempo que duró
las necesidades de la familia, inscribieron a su segundo
su relación. Finalmente, mientras estaba embarazada de su
hijo (una niña) en una guardería local de la comunidad, y
tercer hijo, su pareja se negó a participar en un programa
comenzaron un tratamiento de atención psicológica para su
de rehabilitación, y ella le abandonó.
hijo mayor. Después de tres años, Christiane trabaja con el proyecto, estando al cuidado de niños pequeños.
El hijo mayor de Christiane se parece mucho a su exmarido. Ella cree que el hecho de que proyectara su ira sobre él
Christiane ha experimentado un progreso. Cuando un
explica por qué le maltrató físicamente. Cuando su hijo
profesor de la escuela de su hijo mayor se comportó
creció, comenzó también a comportarse de modo agresivo
de manera agresiva hacia él, ella reaccionó con calma
hacia quienes le rodeaban.
solicitando un diálogo, en lugar de responder más airadamente. Y durante una actividad del proyecto para
Los profesionales de ABTH (Asociación Brasileña Terra dos
padres y niños, concluyó que por primera vez podía
Homens ) establecieron un plan de trabajo con Christiane
interactuar con su hijo no mediante la violencia, sino
y su familia, que sobrevivía gracias a los donativos de
mediante el afecto y el juego.
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Ampliar el acceso a espacios seguros para el juego
• Para mejorar las condiciones de vida: 21.7 millones
Hasta la fecha, nuestro apoyo ha contribuido a
de euros en financiación pública, y 400.000 euros en
garantizar espacios seguros para el juego a 6.000 niños
fondos privados.
pequeños.
• Para programas integrados: 4.850 millones de euros por parte de los gobiernos nacionales (principalmente de Brasil y Perú), y 333 millones de dólares procedentes
El pleno desarrollo potencial de los niños
de fuentes privadas. Una demanda más organizada hacia lo que los niños necesitan para desarrollar su pleno potencial
El trabajo con alcaldes rurales tiene posibilidades de
La presencia de un sólido y diverso conjunto de
llevarse a escala
ciudadanos que exige mayor atención a las necesidades de los niños pequeños puede garantizar que estos nunca
El 6 de diciembre de 2013, el gobierno de Perú creó una
queden fuera de la agenda social.
comisión multisectorial con objeto de proponer un plan de acción para los servicios en la primera infancia en el
La Fundación ha apoyado a redes de organizaciones
periodo comprendido entre 2014 y 2016. Algunos resultados
defensoras de las necesidades de los niños, como rnpi,
del trabajo de la comisión no se hicieron esperar: el 31 de
en Brasil; la creación una demanda de servicios para los
diciembre, el Gobierno destinó 100 millones de nuevos soles
niños pequeños, como la Campaña Men Care; y alianzas
peruanos (26 millones de euros) a un fondo administrado por
con redes existentes, como el movimiento peruano de
el Ministerio de Inclusión social, con el objetivo de apoyar
niños contra el trabajo infantil, infant, para presentar
servicios a la primera infancia.
a los legisladores posibles medidas legislativas contra la violencia infantil.
Entre las organizaciones representadas en la comisión estaban la Red INNOVA, a la que apoyamos desde el año
Una mayor inversión a nivel público y privado para el pleno desarrollo
2011 en su ayuda a tres municipios de la región de Loreto
potencial de los niños pequeños
para obtener fondos del Gobierno central y para crear una
A lo largo de estos tres años, la Fundación ha invertido de
infraestructura de provisión de servicios a las familias rurales
manera directa unos 45 millones de euros, pero su acción
con niños menores de 3 años. Otros dos municipios se
ha resultado crucial –junto con la de organizaciones
sumaron al proyecto en el año 2013.
contrapartes y con otros agentes de promoción y defensa– para persuadir a las agencias gubernamentales, a las
Las consecuencias a corto plazo sobre los tres municipios
corporaciones y a las fundaciones a comprometer sumas
originales son alentadoras, y se ha demostrado que el
considerablemente mayores:
modelo puede funcionar. Ahora existe una oportunidad para
• Para el objetivo de aprendizaje temprano: 189 millones
organizaciones como la Asociación Nacional de Alcaldes
de euros en financiación pública, y otros 1.7 millones
Rurales (REMURPE), la Asociación de Presidentes Regionales y
en fondos privados.
el Grupo Impulsor Inversión en la Infancia para promover el uso
• Para el objetivo de reducir la violencia: 12.8 millones
de los nuevos fondos destinados por el Gobierno a contribuir a
de euros en financiación pública, y 1.5 millones de
llevar a escala los servicios para la primera infancia.
euros en fondos privados.
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Our Financial Report for 2013
Financial Statement for t he year ended 31 December 2013
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2013 (IN EUR) Af ter appropriation of operating result
Balance sheet as at 31 December 2013
page
Statement of income and expenditure account for the year 2013
Notes
2013
2012
78,300
138,500
81 82
Cash flow statement for the year 2013
83
Accounting policies
84
Notes to the balance sheet
86
Commitments and rights not shown on the balance sheet
90
Assets Fixed assets Tangible fixed assets
(1)
Intangible fixed assets
(2)
137,600
0
215,900
138,500
Notes to the statement of income and expenditure
91
Other information
94
Appropriation of operating result
94
Loan
175,000
0
Auditor’s report
95
Interest loan
600
0
175,600
0
Financial fixed assets (3)
Current assets Current account Van Leer Group Foundation
(4)
14,171,100
14,178,700
Accrued assets
(5)
1,050,000
35,200
15,221,100
14,213,900
Liquid capital Cash and bank
273,500
2,944,300
(6)
273,500
2,944,300
Total assets
15,886,100
17,296,700
Liabilities
Available funds Foundation capital
(7)
453,800
453,800
General reserve
(8)
1,036,000
18,000
Appropriated reserve
(9)
1,314,200
2,022,800
2,804,000
2,494,600
Current liabilities Grants payable and Foundation-managed projects
(10)
12,605,600
13,986,700
Creditors
(11)
254,400
508,800
Accrued liabilities
(12)
222,100
306,600
13,082,100
14,802,100
Total liabilities
80
81
15,886,100
17,296,700
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Our Financial Report for 2013
STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR 2013 (IN EUR)
CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR 2013 (IN EUR)
Notes
Budget 2013
Actual 2013
Actual 2012
Income Van Leer Group Foundation
(A)
Other income Interest
Cash flow from operating activities
17,257,000
17,257,100
(A)
0
1,018,000
18,000
(B)
93,000
64,200
108,300
Adjustments for:
17,350,000
18,339,300
17,383,400
Total income
2013 2012
17,257,100
Expenditure
Operating result
309,400
912,300
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
60,200
61,300
Depreciation of intangible fixed assets
8,400
–
Receivable interest from loan
(600)
–
(1,828,500)
Grants
(C)
14,110,000
13,291,400
10,686,300
Foundation-managed projects
(D)
1,455,000
2,064,700
2,673,800
Change in current liabilities
(1,720,000)
Returned project funds
(E)
Total activities
0
(108,300)
(38,100)
Change in current assets
(1,007,200)
41,100
15,565,000
15,247,800
13,322,000
(2,727,200)
(1,787,400)
Cash flow from operating activities (A)
(2,349,800)
(813,800)
2,786,000
2,782,100
3,149,100
2,786,000
2,782,100
3,149,100
Loan
(175,000)
–
Purchases of tangible fixed assets
(146,000)
(29,600)
Cash flow from operating activities (B)
(321,000)
(29,600)
(2,670,800)
(843,400)
2,944,300
3,787,700
Balance cash and bank 31 December
273,500
2,944,300
(2,670,800)
(843,400)
Operating expenses
(F)
Total organisation
Changes in working capital:
Cash flow from investment activities (1,001,000)
Result
309,400
912,300
Appropriation of operating result: Added to/(deducted) from appropriated reserve
(708,600)
894,300
Added to/(deducted) from general reserve
1,018,000
18,000
Total
309,400
912,300
Change in Cash and Bank (A+B) Balance cash and bank 1 January
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ACCOUNTING POLICIES
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
General Bernard van Leer Foundation. Statutory located in The Hague. Visiting address: Lange Houtstraat 2, 2511 CW.
Activities The mission of the Bernard van Leer Foundation is to improve opportunities for children up to age 8 who are growing up in socially and economically difficult circumstances. We see this both as a valuable end in itself and as a long-term means to promoting more cohesive, considerate and creative societies with equal opportunities and rights for all. The Bernard van Leer Foundation was established in 1949 and is based in The Hague, Netherlands.
Basis of preparation The financial statements of the Bernard van Leer Foundation are prepared in conformity with general accounting principles accepted in the Netherlands and the guidelines for annual reporting in The Netherlands as issued by the Dutch Accounting Standards Board, in particular guideline 640 ’Not-for-profit organisations’. The financial statements are denominated in euros. The figures are rounded either up or down to the nearest EUR 100. The financial statements have been prepared on the basis of going concern assumptions.
Impairment
For tangible and intangible fixed assets an assessment is made as of each balance sheet date as to whether there are indications that these assets are subject to impairment. If there are such indications, then the recoverable value of the asset is estimated. The recoverable value is the higher of the value in use and the net realisable value. If it is not possible to estimate the recoverable value of an individual asset, then the recoverable value of the cash flow generating unit to which the asset belongs is estimated.
Receivables, accrued assets
Receivables are measured at initial recognition at fair value, plus transaction costs (if material). After initial recognition, the assets are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less a provision for uncollectible debts. These provisions are determined by individual assessment of the receivables.
Cash and bank
Cash and bank represent cash in hand and bank balances with maturity of less than twelve months. Unless stated otherwise, they are freely disposable.
Liabilities
Grants payable that are expected to be paid in future years are recorded at the present value of expected future payments.
Expenditure
Accounting policies
Grants and Foundation-managed projects are considered incurred at the time of approval.
General
A grant is a (multi)year commitment, a Foundation-managed project is a contract. A grant or Foundation-managed project is approved when the Director of the Foundation signs the grant letter or a contract.
An asset is disclosed in the balance sheet when it is probable that the expected future economic benefits that are attributable to the asset will flow to the entity and the value can be measured reliably. A liability is recognised in the balance sheet when it is expected to result in an outflow from the entity of resources embodying economic benefits and the amount of the obligation can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Pension
Unless stated otherwise, assets and liabilities are carried at nominal value.
Income is recognised in the statement of income and expenditure when an increase in future economic potential related to an increase in an asset or a decrease in a liability has arisen, the size of which can be measured sufficiently reliably. Expenses are recognised when a decrease in the economic potential related to a decrease in an asset or increase in a liability has arisen, the size of which can be measured with sufficient reliability. If a transaction results in a transfer of all or all future economic benefits and all or almost all risks relating to assets or liabilities to a third party, the asset or liability is no longer included on the balance sheet. Assets and liabilities are not included on the balance sheet if economic benefits are not probable and/or cannot be measured with sufficient reliability.
The Bernard van Leer Foundation has placed its defined benefit pension obligation to its employees in a guarantee contract with Delta Lloyd. The insurer guarantees the pension payments after the retirement of the employees of the Bernard van Leer Foundation. The pension contributions payable to the pension insurer over the period are recognised in the statement of income and expenditure account over the reporting period. Insofar as the payable contributions have not yet been paid as at balance sheet date a liability is recognised.
Cash flow statement
The cash flow statement has been prepared by using the indirect method.
Income and expenses are allocated to the period to which they relate.
Transactions in foreign currencies
Financial statements at exchange rates ruling at the transaction date. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the rate of exchange prevailing at the balance sheet date. Exchange differences resulting from settlement and translation are charged or credited to the income and expenditure account.
Using estimates and judgements
The preparation of the financial statements requires that management make judgements and use estimates and assumptions that affect the application of the accounting principles and the reported value of the assets and liabilities and the income and expenses. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The estimates and underlying assumptions are continually reviewed. Revised estimates are stated in the period in which the estimate is revised and in future periods for which the revision has consequences.
Fixed assets
Fixed assets are valued at purchase cost after deduction of depreciation based on the estimated lifetime of the assets. (In)Tangible fixed assets Percentage of depreciation Furniture and equipment 20% Hard- and software 33%
Financial fixed assets
The financial fixed assets are valued at initial recognition at fair value, plus transaction costs (if material). After initial recognition, the assets are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment losses. Income from receivables and other securities allocated to financial fixed assets is recognised in the year to which they relate.
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NOTES TO THE BALANCE SHEET (IN EUR)
NOTES TO THE BALANCE SHEET (IN EUR)
1. Tangible fixed assets
3. Financial fixed assets
2013
2012
Loan
175,000
0
Book value
Interest loan
600
0
2013 31-12-13
175,600
0
Cumulative Cumulative purchase
depreciation
31-12-12
Furniture and
95,600
Book value
Purchase
31-12-12 31-12-12 (20,700)
74,900
Depreciation
2013 0
(19,100)
55,800
equipment
Refers to a loan given to Stichting Pedagogieontwikkeling amounting to EUR 175,000 against an interest rate of 4%, interest takes ef fect as of 1 December 2013. The loan will be paid back over a period of seven years, first repayment to the Foundation
Hardware
139,700
(76,100)
63,600
0
(41,100)
22,500
235,300
(96,800)
138,500
0
(60,200)
78,300
is 31 March 2017, loan expiration date 31 December 2020.
4. Current account Van Leer Group Foundation
Furniture and equipment
Total
Cumulative purchase 31-12-2013
95,600
Hardware 139,700
235,300
Balance 1 January
2013
Cumulative depreciation 31-12-2013
(39,800)
(117,200)
(157,000)
Amount of preliminary allocation to the Foundation
17,257,100
17,257,100
Book value 31-12-2013
55,800
22,500
78,300
Disbursements of preliminary allocation to the Foundation
(17,257,100)
(17,257,100)
14,178,700
2012 14,177,200
Other settlements
(7,600)
1,500
Balance 31 December
14,171,100
14,178,700
2. Intangible fixed assets
Funds from Van Leer Group Foundation are available on request. Funds for future instalments remain with the Van Leer Group
Foundation as part of the investment portfolio.
Cumulative Cumulative purchase
depreciation
31-12-12
Book value
Purchase
31-12-12 31-12-12
Depreciation
2013
Book value
2013 31-12-13 5. Accrued assets
Software
0
0
0
146,000
(8,400)
137,600
0
0
0
146,000
(8,400)
137,600
Receivable interest
2013 0
2012 27,800
Prepayments
1,600
1,500
Other receivables
1,048,400
5,900
Sof tware
1,050,000
35,200
Cumulative purchase 31-12-2013
146,000
Cumulative depreciation 31-12-2013
(8,400)
Book value 31-12-2013
137,600
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Other receivables include a financial donation, a bequest, and travel claims and pension insurance credits.
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NOTES TO THE BALANCE SHEET (IN EUR)
NOTES TO THE BALANCE SHEET (IN EUR)
6. Cash and bank
10. Grants payable and Foundation-managed projects (FMP) 2013
2012
2013
2012
Bank
272,900
2,943,700
Balance 1 January
13,986,700
14,647,600
Cash
600
600
Grants/ fmp contracts approved
15,213,500
12,352,500
273,500
2,944,300
Grants/ fmp contracts cancelled
(438,800)
(28,300)
Rate of exchange
(31,100)
0
Grant payments
7. Foundation capital
2013
Foundation capital
453,800
2012
(16,124,700) (12,985,100)
Balance 31 December
12,605,600
13,986,700
453,800
Specification commitment Bernard van Leer Foundation
8. General reserve
2013
2012
Balance 1 January
18,000
0
Addition
1,018,000
18,000
Balance 31 December
1,036,000
18,000
To be paid
Definition/ Year
Total
2014
2015
2016
> 2017
Grants
11,658,800
8,147,500
2,065,000
640,200
806,100
Foundation-managed projects
946,800
919,600
27,200
0
0
Total
12,605,600
9,067,100
2,092,200
640,200
806,100
The addition is a financial donation from an individual EUR 18,000 and an estimation of a bequest. 11. Creditors Accounts payable
9. Appropriated reserve
2013 2,022,800
1,128,500
Operating result
(708,600)
894,300
Balance 31 December
1,314,200
2,022,800
508,800
12. Accrued liabilities Holiday allowances
The balance at December 31, 2013 is available for financing future projects according to the received assignment of the
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254,400
2012
2012
Balance 1 January
Van Leer Group Foundation.
2013
Pension
2013 38,900
2012 54,800
0
400
Wage tax
99,600
106,100
Other liabilities
83,600
145,300
222,100
306,600
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COMMITMENTS AND RIGHTS NOT SHOWN ON THE BALANCE SHEET
NOTES TO THE STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENDITURE (IN EUR)
Van Leer Group Foundation
A. Van Leer Group Foundation and other income
The Van Leer Group Foundation has the intention that, if the activities of the Bernard van Leer Foundation are discontinued,
Budget 2013
suf ficient funds will be available or will be made available to enable Bernard van Leer Foundation: (a) to terminate the employment contracts of permanent employees, subject to a period of notice of 6 months; and
Income
(b) to comply with any past and future obligations relating to other expenses, with an aggregate of at least 75% of the costs
Other income
relating to administration and sof tware services in accordance with the last Bernard van Leer Foundation budget adopted by the Board of Trustees prior to discontinuing its activities.
Actual 2013
Actual 2012
17,257,000
17,257,100
17,257,100
0
1,018,000
18,000
17,257,000
18,275,100
17,275,100
Income Bernard van Leer Foundation
Income
The Van Leer Group Foundation approved in their Board of Trustees meeting on November 8, 2012 an income for 2014
The Bernard van Leer Foundation receives its income from the Van Leer Group Foundation to fulfill its mission.
(EUR 18,494,000).
The Van Leer Group Foundation derives its income from a global portfolio of diversified investments.
For more information regarding the Van Leer Group Foundation, please refer to its website www.vanleergroupfoundation.nl.
Bank guarantee The Bernard van Leer Foundation has instructed ABN AMRO Bank to issue a bank guarantee towards the lessor of the of fice building Achmea Interne Diensten of EUR 30,100.
The annual report 2013 of the Van Leer Group Foundation will be published in June 2014.
Other income
The other income is a financial donation from an individual and a bequest which amount is estimated and to be finalised in
Surplus interest account for employees A surplus interest account which holds funds for the purpose of indexation of employees’ pensions at Delta Lloyd had a
2014.
balance of EUR 196,500 on 1 January 2013. In 2013 this fund accrued interest (EUR 17,300) and indexation was paid to ex- and retired employees (-/- EUR 120,400), which resulted in a 31 December 2013 balance of EUR 93,400.
B. Interest
Rent obligations
Office
The Bernard van Leer Foundation has rental obligations for the new building in the total amount of EUR 515,725 up to January
Bank and deposit accounts
31, 2018, which can be specified as follows:
Other interest
less than 1 year
EUR
126,300
between 1 year and 5 years
EUR
389,425
more than 5 years
EUR
0
Budget 2013
Actual 2013
Actual 2012
93,000
63,600
108,300
0
600
0
93,000
64,200
108,300
C. Grants
Lease obligations
Printer/ copier
Budget 2013
Actual 2013
Actual 2012
The Bernard van Leer Foundation has lease obligations for printer/copier in the total amount of EUR 21,600 up to December 31,
Grants approved
14,110,000
13,761,300
10,714,300
Grants cancelled
0
(438,800)
(28,300)
2016, which can be specified as follows: less than 1 year
EUR
7,200
between 1 year and 5 years
EUR
14,400
more than 5 years
EUR
0
Currency differences
0
(31,100)
300
14,110,000
13,291,400
10,686,300
Company car The Bernard van Leer Foundation has lease obligations for rental car in the total amount of EUR 37,900 up to November 15, 2016.
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NOTES TO THE STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENDITURE (IN EUR)
NOTES TO THE STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENDITURE (IN EUR)
D. Foundation-managed projects
F. Operating expenses Budget 2013
Actual 2013
Actual 2012
Programme contracts
690,000
1,452,200
1,638,200
Communications
700,000
419,300
644,800
65,000
50,300
97,000
Network development
Foundation sector
0
142,900
126,800
Project audits
0
0
37,300
Sponsorships
0
0
129,700
1,455,000
2,064,700
2,673,800
Budget 2013
Actual 2013
Actual 2012
47,000
59,900
38,700
Board of Trustees
Personnel (a) salaries
1,611,000
1,467,500
1,703,500
416,000
396,800
491,000
(b) social charges (c) general staff costs
59,000
41,200
43,600
(d) recruitment
10,000
65,800
1,900
(e) staff development
25,000
56,200
23,900
(f) temporary personnel
10,000
21,900
0
2,131,000
2,049,400
2,263,900
Consultants
E. Returned project funds
Budget 2013
Actual 2013
Actual 2012
Grants
0
(108,300)
(38,100)
0
(108,300)
(38,100)
The returned project funds are commitments from this year and previous years that are not spent at the time the project is closed.
Staff travel/hospitality
20,000
18,100
19,700
263,000
289,900
278,700
Premises
107,000
104,800
105,900
Office equipment/expenses
128,000
184,000
159,000
Telecommunications
44,000
30,200
45,800
External auditors
31,000
33,700
33,600
General costs
15,000
12,100
14,700
Archive costs
0
0
189,100
2,786,000
2,782,100
3,149,100
Total
Board of Trustees The members of the Board of the Bernard van Leer Foundation also serve on the Board of the Van Leer Group Foundation. While they are not paid for serving on the Bernard van Leer Foundation Board, they do receive remuneration for service on the Van Leer Group Foundation Board. Board of Trustees expenditure 2013 relates to field visits to partner organisations and board meetings.
Personnel For privacy reasons (according to the accounting rules) the remuneration of Management will not be disclosed as it relates to a single person.
Staffing level During the 2013 financial year, the average number of staf f employed by the Foundation, converted into full-time equivalents, amounted to 18.96 f te; for 2012 this number was 20.45 f te.
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Auditor ’s report
Auditor ’s repor t OTHER INFORMATION Provision in the Ar ticles of Association governing the appropriation of result
Independent auditor’s report
statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those
To: the Board of Trustees and the Management of Stichting
risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control
Bernard van Leer Foundation
relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures
In the Foundation’s Articles of Association are no provisions regarding the appropriation of result. Report on the financial statements
that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the
Appropriation of operating result
We have audited the accompanying financial statements
purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness
The total income exceeded the total expenditure by EUR 309,400. In 2013, the Foundation extracted EUR 708,600 from the
2013 of Stichting Bernard van Leer Foundation, The Hague,
of the entity’s internal control. An audit also includes
appropriated reserve and added EUR 1,018,000 to the general reserve.
which comprise the balance sheet as at 31 December 2013,
evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used
the statement of income and expenditure for the year
and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by
then ended and the notes comprising a summary of the
management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation
accounting policies and other explanatory information.
of the financial statements.
Management’s responsibility
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is
Management of the Foundation is responsible for the
sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit
preparation and fair presentation of the financial
opinion.
statements and for the preparation of annual report, both in accordance with the Guideline for annual reporting
Opinion
640 ‘Not-for-profit organisations’ of the Dutch Accounting
In our opinion, the financial statements give a true and fair
Standards Board. Furthermore, management is responsible
view of the financial position of Stichting Bernard van Leer
for such internal control as they determine is necessary to
Foundation as at 31 December 2013, and of its result for the
enable the preparation of the financial statements that are
year then ended in accordance with the Guideline for annual
free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or
reporting 640 ‘Not-for-profit organisations’ of the Dutch
error.
Accounting Standards Board.
Auditor’s responsibility
Report on annual report
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
We have no deficiencies to report as a result of our
financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our
examination, which is based on the Dutch Auditing
audit in accordance with Dutch law, including the Dutch
Standard 720, whether the annual report, to the extent
Standards on Auditing. This requires that we comply with
we can assess, has been prepared in accordance with
ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to
the Guideline for annual reporting 640 ‘Not-for-profit
obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial
organisations’ of the Dutch Accounting Standards Board.
statements are free from material misstatement.
Further, we report that the management board report, to the extent we can assess, is consistent with the financial
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit
statements.
evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the
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The Hague, 20 March 2014
on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment
KPMG Accountants N.V.
of the risks of material misstatement of the financial
J.A.A.M. Vermeeren RA
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Photography Page 44 Using LEGO bricks for children to design how they would
Cover (left) Photo: Courtesy Leontien Peeters; (right)
like their community to look. Lima, Peru.
photo: Jon Spaull/Bernard van Leer Foundation.
Photo: Courtesy Fenton Communications.
Pages 4, 48 Community participation to improve children’s chances of
Page 45 Ecological refrigerators to improve nutrition in home
a successful transition into primary school. Rio de Janeiro,
environments. Ayacucho, Peru.
Brazil.
Photo: Courtesy Instituto de Estudios Peruanos.
Photo: Jon Spaull/Bernard van Leer Foundation.
Page 50 Children at Community-based Child Development (CBCD)
Page 6 Girl feeding little lambs at Boerderij ’t Geertje,
centres in rural villages. Odisha, India.
Netherlands.
Photo: Courtesy PREM.
Photo: Courtesy A.C. Koene.
Page 52 Girl in a bilingual education primary school. Beersheva,
Pages 8, 58 Kichangani Community Preschool. Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania.
Israel.
Photo: Jim Holmes/Bernard van Leer Foundation.
Photo: Courtesy Inge Hanny/Bernard van Leer Foundation.
Pages 14–15 Women’s group member working with mothers and their
Page 54 Young girl. The Netherlands.
babies on child health. Shyam Nagar, Agra, India.
Photo: Courtesy Leontien Peeters.
Photo: Jon Spaull/Bernard van Leer Foundation.
Page 56 Children playing at a daycare centre in Ventanilla.
Page 16 Girl participating in a home visiting activity in a rural
Callao, Lima, Peru.
community. Dominica.
Photo: Courtesy Asociación KusiWarma.
Photo: Peter de Ruiter/Bernard van Leer Foundation.
Page 60 Child in a migrant workers’ camp. Turkey.
Page 19 Community health centre, Creciendo Juntos project.
Photo: Selim Iltus/Bernard van Leer Foundation.
Loreto, Peru.
Page 62 Supporting children in rural areas. Uganda.
Photo: Courtesy Asociación Red Innova.
Photo: Courtesy Action for Children.
Page 20 Rien van Gendt.
Page 65 Indigenous rural community. India.
Photo: Courtesy Bertilla Rooduijn-van de Bovenkamp.
Photo: Peter de Ruiter.
Page 23 Girl in Cantagallo. Lima, Peru.
Pages 66–67 Children from Parinari district, Loreto, Peru.
Photo: Jon Spaull/Bernard van Leer Foundation.
Photo: Alicia Fernández/Bernard van Leer Foundation.
Page 24 Constructing a centre of gravity module. Israel.
Page 74 18 Diciembre settlement. Iquitos, Peru.
Photo: Courtesy Achiya.
Photo: Jon Spaull/ Bernard van Leer Foundation.
Page 25 Children at a Community-based Child Development (CBCD) centre in a rural village. Odisha, India. Photo: Courtesy PREM. Page 26 Parents support activities, Creciendo Juntos project. Loreto, Peru. Photo: Courtesy Asociación Red Innova. Page 29 Child in preschool. Ixmiquilpan, Hidalgo, Mexico. Photo: Jon Spaull/ Bernard van Leer Foundation. Page 33 Christiane’s youngest children. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Photo: Courtesy Associação Terra dos Homens. Page 34 Testimony from Mr and Mrs Milton Orech, Responsive Fatherhood Clubs, Early Steps programme. Uganda. Photo: Courtesy Private Sector Foundation of Uganda. Page 41 Children interacting with the Mayor of Bhubaneswar, India. Photo: Courtesy Humara Bachpan campaign. Page 42 Newly built houses for brick kiln workers in the Medak district. Hyderabad, India. Photo: Courtesy Aide et Action. Page 43 Mobile learning units for seasonal migrant children. Turkey. Photo: Courtesy Educational Volunteers Foundation.
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