By Raquel Bernal On February 21, 2011, Colombia launched its national strategy for early childhood care known as “De Cero a Siempre.” The strategy is designed to achieve coverage of high quality services rather than increasing existing coverage, at least in the short term, according to financial data set out in the National Development Plan. The emphasis of this strategy is … [Read more...] about The Challenges of Colombia’s “De Cero a Siempre” Strategy
March 8, International Women’s Day
Today marks 102 years since the first celebration of Women’s Day. It all started in Northern Europe with German political activist Clara Zetkin, who proposed the establishment of what was originally known as International Working Women’s Day. On March 8, 1911, more than one million people assembled to demand women’s right to vote, to work, and to receive vocational training … [Read more...] about March 8, International Women’s Day
Finalist Blogger Contest: Reassessing the Social Role of Mothers
Ángeles Destafano No one can deny that all children need care from the moment of birth. Good nutrition, access to health care, early stimulation, and the demonstration of our love are key elements in a child’s complete development. … [Read more...] about Finalist Blogger Contest: Reassessing the Social Role of Mothers
Obama and the kids: a proposal for universal preschool in the US
Obama is shifting his position in relation to early childhood education. He wants to “make high-quality preschool available to every single child in America”. His position has gathered supporters across many States that have been arguing that inequity in education originates at a very young age. The president’s new emphasis might be due to the urgent need to close the existing … [Read more...] about Obama and the kids: a proposal for universal preschool in the US
The IDB Selects Venezuelan Berna Iskandar as Winner of the 2013 Blogger Contest on Child Development
Her analysis of the physical punishment of children and the controversies generated by this issue at both the political and social level has allowed Venezuelan Berna Iskandar to be selected as the winner from among more than 125 participants in the Inter-American Development Bank’s (IDB) 2013 Blogger Contest, which addresses the topic of child development. … [Read more...] about The IDB Selects Venezuelan Berna Iskandar as Winner of the 2013 Blogger Contest on Child Development