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This page provides links to the websites of organisations and also to online resources of interest to those practitioners and researchers concerned with the development of early childhood programs seeking to promote ethnic diversity.

We very much welcome suggestions for the inclusion of additional links. Please contact us with your recommendations.

  • Bernard van Leer Foundation

    A founding partner and sponsor of Una, the Bernard van Leer Foundation funds and shares knowledge about work in early childhood development and child rights.

    http://www.bernardvanleer.org/

  • Bureau MUTANT

    Since 1989 Bureau MUTANT has been developing methods and trainings for professionals, managers and users. The organisation undertakes practice-oriented research, produces publications and advise institutions and authorities. Addressing issues of diversity – as to ethnicity, social background, gender – holds a central position in the organisation's work.

    http://www.mutant.nl/

  • Centre for Effective Education

    The location of the Una Secretariat. The Centre for Effective Education at Queen's University Belfast, is an applied and interdisciplinary research centre committed to improving outcomes for children and young people by ensuring that the design, delivery and evaluation of educational programmes and interventions are informed by the best available evidence.

    http://www.qub.ac.uk/cee

  • Centre for Equity and Innovation in Education

    Based at the University of Melbourne, the CEIEC has developed a strong research culture and international reputation for its work in equity and change research, professional development and teaching.

    http://www.edfac.unimelb.edu.au/ceiec/

  • CINDE: The International Center for Education and Human Development

    CINDE is a research and development center focused on childhood, primarily in early childhood, founded in 1977 by Glen Nimnicht and Marta Arango. Its main focal point is on promoting the creation of an appropriate environment for the integral development of children and youth living in conditions of vulnerability in Colombia, Latin America and the world, through the work with families, communities and educational institutions.

    http://www.cinde.org.co/

  • DECET (Diversity in Early Childhood Education and Training)

    A European network of organizations and projects with common goals about valuing diversity in early childhood education and training. DECET aims to promote and studying democratic child care, acknowledging the multiple (cultural and other) identities of children and families.

    http://www.decet.org

  • Early Years: The Organisation for Young Children

    Early Years is the largest organisation in Northern Ireland for young Children. It is a non-profit making organisation and have been working since 1965 to promote high quality childcare for children aged 0 - 12 and their families.

    http://www.early-years.org/

  • ISSA (International Step by Step Association)

    With members in 28 countries of CEE/CIS, ISSA is an innovative network of early childhood development professionals and organizations, working to make quality early childhood education accessible to all children. ISSA does this through: capacity building among ECD professionals and organizations; educational resources; family and community involvement in education; and advocating for increased access, quality and investment in early childhood development.

    http://www.issa.nl

  • Peace Initiatives Institute (Pii)

    Pii is a US-based nonprofit organization providing a grassroots, collaborative approach to building peace through children in conflicted countries worldwide. Through its innovative use of mass media - Media Initiatives For Children (MIFC) - Pii seeks to reach young children with messages designed to increase dialogue by teaching respect for differences, which shapes children's future attitudes and behavior toward others.

    http://www.pii-mifc.org/

  • Queen's University Belfast

    A founding partner and sponsor of Una, Queen's University Belfast is a member of the Russell Group that represents the 20 leading UK universities.

    http://www.qub.ac.uk

  • The Atlantic Philanthropies

    A founding partner and sponsor of Una, The Atlantic Philanthropies is a philanthropic organisation dedicated to bringing about lasting changes in the lives of people who are disadvantaged by their economic situation, race, nationality, gender, age, disabilities, immigration status, sexual orientation, political affiliation or religion.

    http://www.atlanticphilanthropies.org

  • Unicef

    Unicef is an international charitable organisation with offices in 190 countries that seeks to build a world where the rights of every child are realized.

    http://www.unicef.org

  • World Forum Foundation

    The World Forum Foundation's mission is to promote an on-going global exchange of ideas on the delivery of quality services for young children in diverse settings. This mission is accomplished through convening gatherings of early childhood professionals around the world and by promoting the continuing exchange of ideas among participants.

    http://www.worldforumfoundation.org