Open Society Foundations: Early Childhood Program http://www.soros.org/initiatives/childhood The Early Childhood Program is an education reform program that introduces child-centered teaching methods and supports community and family involvement in preschool and primary school. Television Show Advances Childhood Development in Kyrgyzstan http://www.soros.org/initiatives/childhood/news/children-television-kyrgyzstan-20101026 In Kyrgyzstan, where only 12 percent of children have access to early childhood education, an animated TV series, supported in part by the Open Society Foundations, is watched by over 95 percent of young children. Tue, 26 Oct 2010 06:25:17 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/childhood/news/children-television-kyrgyzstan-20101026 Postgraduate Program in Asia Builds Capacity of Education Professionals http://www.soros.org/initiatives/childhood/news/asia-post-graduate-20101026 The Open Society Foundations have helped establish an advanced course for early childhood development professionals at the Institute for Educational Development, BRAC University, in Bangladesh. Tue, 26 Oct 2010 06:21:14 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/childhood/news/asia-post-graduate-20101026 About This Initiative http://www.soros.org/initiatives/childhood/about The Open Society Early Childhood Program promotes the healthy development and well-being of young children through initiatives that emphasize parent and community engagement, professional development, and government accountability. Wed, 09 Jul 2003 14:48:25 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/childhood/about