Readers, we are sure, will be interested in the following summaries of projects sponsored by the Bernard van Leer Foundation. The projects show how the Foundation has responded to educational needs in a variety of countries and cultures. There is now a realization that to consider the young child in isolation from his family and community does not make sense, if longer-term educational gains are to be achieved. Eence many of the projects seek to help schools acknowledge the importance of parents in the education of their children; endeavour to make schools and communities more responsive to each other; and encourage communities to help themselves.