Policy and the Space, the Impact of Advocacy on Children’s Learning Environments
Oh July 9, 2025 we joined expert designers, authors and ECE advocates, Michelle Pratt from New Shoots, New Zealand, and Lukas Ritson, from Wearthy, Australia for a conversation on how early childhood education (ECE) policies in New Zealand impact the design of schools and emphasize a child’s right to access quality outdoor spaces. Michelle, Lukas, […]
What did we learn from our parents?
On June 25, 2025 we reflected on lessons that have shaped who we are and how we live our lives. Café attendees shared important lessons they learned from a significant elder in their life.
The Rise of the Populist Right and its Impact on Children and Marginalized Communities
Oligarchy, authoritarianism, populism, and polarization aren’t just words in the news; they mean something concrete in our efforts to shape policies that enable children and their families to flourish. On May 21, 2025 we gathered for a discussion of what these words mean, how they impact our families, and how we can move forward in […]
Transforming Young Lives: Your Role in Making a Difference
On May 7, 2025 we joined in WoFo Global Café for a stimulating conversation with Ronald Ssentuuwa, Elsa Chahin and other members of the World Forum Working Group for the Rights of Children in Children’s Homes. We shared stories and strategies for serving the needs of all children, especially those living in alternative care situations. […]
Designing Spaces for Young Children who are Currently Refugees
On April 23, 2025, we were joined by Mike Lindstrom with the team from Ashley McGraw Architects, and others for a conversation about innovative approaches to delivering early childhood education (ECE) services for refugees. SPYNKA and Ashley McGraw Architects have collaborated on a pilot project for a mobile child care center designed specifically for Ukrainian […]
Talkin’ Yappin’ Laughin’ Sharing Together!
On April 9, Luis Hernandez, United States, led a playful gathering in the Café as we connected and reconnected through stories, interesting questions and your surprising answers.
A thoughtful conversation on how the state of affairs globally is impacting equity and inclusiveness within the context of ECCE
On March 26, 2025 the Race, Racism, Equity and Diversity Working Group led a meaningful and thought provoking discussion on the powerful themes of two movies, “Origin” and “Stamped from the Beginning“, and their relevance to Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE). We all come with different experiences shaped by history, culture, power dynamics, colour […]
Including Children with Special Needs: Sharing Our Stories to Inspire Inclusion
Sharing our stories about inclusion can be a powerful means to feel hopeful, inspired, and connected in a world that often seems so troubled and isolated. On March 12, 2025 the World Forum Working Group on Including Children with Special Needs invited us to come together and share our success stories about inclusion, no matter […]
Celebrate International Women’s Day: Courage and Joy for Our Times
“Here’s to strong women. May we know them. May we be them. May we raise them.” —Anonymous On International Women’s Day, March 8, 2025, we gathered in WoFo Global Café to share our stories about what we are doing, have done, and will do to create and sustain a caring global community for all children […]
Creating Joyful Organizations
Effective leaders build sustainable foundations for joyful learning and working! On February 26, 2025 the emerging World Forum Working Group on Creating Joyful Organizations facilitated this interactive discussion on leadership actions key to building financially sustainable organizations where children learn with joy and staff team members feel the joy of accomplishment in a well-run organization.