Advocating for Inclusive Education
Sheldon Shaeffer, Thailand
World Forum Global Leader, Sheldon Shaeffer sat down at Bonnie’s Global Café in Cannon Beach, Oregon and discussed just a few of the real-life experiences we often see in regards to exclusion factors in early childhood education. Topics like language, poverty, and remote locations. “We have to make sure that education systems as a […]
Working for Human Rights with Roma People
Driton Berisha, Kosovo
World Forum Global Leader, Driton Berisha of Kosovo has been involved in the education field for more than 10 years and has spent much of his time advocating for human rights. At the 2019 World Forum in Macao, China, Driton sat down to talk with us about his work raising awareness about the Roma people, […]
Update on the Political and Social Situation in Ecuador
Etienne Moine, Ecuador
Chers amis Il y a bien longtemps que nous n’avons pas donné de nouvelles. Chaque fois nous repoussions un peu en attendant d’en savoir plus sur l’une ou l’autre des diverses situations que traversent le pays, la fondation et les familles. Voici donc un petit résumé Notre pays vit une situation très préoccupante. Le gouvernement […]
First Hand Report on Brush Fires
Craig D’arcy, Australia
Alarming news firsthand from World Forum Men in ECE Working Group member, Craig d’Arcy regarding Australia’s brush fires spreading across New South Wales and Queensland: We have been under threat from huge bush fires and were evacuated last week. At the last count, over 2.7 million acres are burning in New South Wales and Queensland. […]
Eating Together in Celebration of Human Connections
Submitted by Ivan Galindo, Mexico
Festivals and holidays with the theme of being grateful and celebrating human connection vary around the world. For those of us in the United States, Thanksgiving is a day set aside to share special foods and stories with those we love. As we celebrate there is a growing intention to recognize the history of injustices […]
Power of Positive Relationships for Displaced Children and Families
Rojena Tatour, Greece
Working with refugees currently living in Greece, Rojena Tatour helps us understand what it is like to be a refugee, what it is like to grow up in a place of conflict — to live a childhood in which fear and anxiety become normal. She shares the critical importance of relationships and creating communities grounded […]
Adult Play Sustains Us, Brings Us Joy
Glory Ressler, Canada
Glory Ressler, World Forum Canadian National Representative caught our attention in Macao with a thought-provoking idea that adults in the Early Learning and Care field really need to start focusing on their own wellness in order to provide the best care for children across the globe. Stop in for a cup of tea and a […]
Shared Values as Essential to Effective Partnerships
Nicole Biondi, South Africa
World Forum Delegate, Nicole Biondi of South Africa stopped into the café in Macao, China to discuss technology and human caring and so much more…
Celebrating Diwali and Tihar Wherever You Are
Kishore Shrestha, Nepal
Kishor Shrestha, World Forum Foundation Board Member, hosted an informal celebration of the Hindu holiday of Diwali (India) or Deepawali or Tihar (Nepal)…
Value of Socio-Emotional Learning,
Resilience and Mindfulness
Rachel Robertson, United States
Rachel Robertson, Bright Horizions Executive Director and World Forum Sponsor talks about how executive function and social-emotional skills work together…