About the work we fund

We work primarily by supporting programmes implemented by partners in the field. These include public, private and community-based organisations. Our strategy of working through partnerships is intended to build local capacity, promote innovation and flexibility, and help to ensure that the work we fund is culturally and contextually appropriate.

We currently support about 140 major projects. We focus our grantmaking on 21 countries in which we have built up experience over the years. These include both developing and industrialised countries and represent a geographical range that encompasses Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas.

We work in three issue areas:

• Through “Strengthening the care environment” we aim to build the capacity of vulnerable parents, families and communities to care for their children. See the framework summary (pdf or html) or list of current projects for more details;
• Through “Successful transitions” we aim to help young children make the transition from their home environment to daycare, preschool and school. See the framework summary (pdf or html) or list of current projects for more details;
• Through “Social inclusion and respect for diversity” we aim to promote equal opportunities and skills that will help children to live in diverse societies. See the framework summary (pdf or html) or list of current projects for more details.

Also central to our work is the ongoing effort to document and analyse the projects we support, with the twin aims of learning lessons for our future grantmaking activities and generating knowledge we can share. Through our evidence-based advocacy and publications, we aim to inform and influence policy and practice both in the countries where we operate and beyond.

About the foundation
History and income
The work we fund
Applications for funding