Children and the COP28 Climate Summit
On January 31st, 2024, we had an engaging conversation about the impact of climate change on children. Joe Waters, co-founder of the global think tank, Capita, recently attended the COP28 Climate Summit in Dubai. He shared his insights on the activity and the outcomes of the Summit, particularly on actions taken regarding the impact of […]
Sowing Hope and Resilience through Our Stories
Posted on: 1 Jan 2024
Technology and Early Care and Education: Part 3
Hello again tech enthusiasts! We met on November 8th to engage in a group creation process using technology. We tried a program called Miro to work together in teams and develop a definition of technology in ECE. We worked together in groups and arrived at some initial ideas. To receive future notifications about WoFo Global […]
What’s Happening for Young Children? Around the World in 60 minutes
Hold on to your hats, we went on a 60 minute whirlwind trip around the ECE world. We heard stories and updates from World Forum leaders on recent developments in their countries impacting young children. Our trip included stops in Asia, Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America. To receive future notifications about WoFo […]
Meet Women Working in ECD Programs and Living in Refugee Status in South Africa
On October 11, 2023 we heard the stories of ECE practitioners who are currently living as refugees (mothers, ECD practitioners, breadwinners) in South Africa. We had the opportunity to learn about the dreams and challenges of these women who have been forced to leave their homes and the reasons they chose South Africa to create a new […]
Impact of Climate Change on Young Children
While politicians around the world debate whether climate change is real, scientists warn us that the impact of global warming is already here. Young children around the world, especially children in marginalized communities, are being increasingly impacted as both the frequency and intensity of climate-related events increase. On September 27, 2023 we had a conversation […]
WoFo Global Café Visits in New Zealand
WoFo Global Café traveled to Auckland, New Zealand for the first conversation of 2023. Peter Dixon from Storypark shared about their environmental kinship initiative and talked with his daughter Kira about her perspective on the environment. Sangeeta Lal, Centre Manager, and Sucheta Banerjee, Lead Teacher, from KiNZ Mission Heights early childhood program shared stories about […]
Building Collaborations with Government Entities
On September 13 at 11:00 AM (New York City/EDT) we had a conversation on the public-private partnerships play a crucial role in promoting equity and inclusion in the early childhood sector. By bringing together government entities, private organizations, and community stakeholders, professional organisations these collaborations facilitate access to high-quality early education and support services for […]
New World Forum Working Group on Race, Racism, Equity and Diversity
On December 14, 2022, ECD Professionals gathered in WoFo Global Café for a conversation and launch of the Race, Racism, Equity and Diversity (RRED) Working Group. Since the 2022 World Forum Foundation gathering in Orlando, many conversations about race, racism, equity and diversity have taken place. A provocation to turn an informal adhoc equity group […]
Virtual Spa Day for Educators
Person/s leading discussion: Elsa Chahin / Pam Boulton /Shareen Ratnani On August 30, we had a rejuvenating and enlightening experience delving into the realm of mindfulness, laughter yoga, and the energizing WOMMP (Water, Oxygen, March, Midline, Pretzel) exercise. Our three amazing speakers guided us through an uplifting journey that left us refreshed and inspired. Laughter […]