Good Start Challenge

About

The Good Start Challenge, organized by the Van Leer Foundation, invites legally registered organizations to submit innovative solutions aimed at improving the wellbeing of parents and caregivers of young children in disadvantaged circumstances across multiple countries, offering substantial grants and expert support to help scale impactful initiatives.

Benefits

• €50,000 grant for development and testing
• Opportunity to win a €200,000 grant
• Access to expert support for business and sustainability planning
• Networking with influential leaders and organizations
• Global recognition and media coverage
• Opportunities to present to funders and policymakers

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be a legally registered organization
• Solutions must benefit parents/caregivers of children aged 0-6
• Target countries: Brazil, Colombia, Mexico (Latin America)
• Indonesia, Philippines (Southeast Asia)
• Ethiopia, Kenya, Senegal, Uganda (Sub-Saharan Africa)
• Non-profits, private companies, educational institutions eligible