7 February 2025 - 30 years ago, world leaders united around a groundbreaking commitment to put people at the centre of development. At the World Summit for Social Development in Copenhagen, they ...

A child’s social and emotional development refers to his or her self-esteem and behaviors when interacting with others. Predictable and stable interactions in a child’s early life provide a sense of ...

Researchers delve into the bilingual experience and its impact on children's context-sensitive perception of trust, offering insights into how language diversity can enrich and benefit children's ...

1 November 2024 - Global shocks and crises have become more intense, widespread and interlinked, creating consequential challenges to social development. Pandemics, violent conflicts and a spate of ...

The Social Sustainability and Inclusion Global Practice (GP), formerly known as the Social Development GP, has a new strategic direction that focuses on creating more inclusive societies, enhancing ...

Boston, MA - March 15: Ally Rzesa, Editorial illustrator & designer at the Boston Globe (C) rolls as she plays Dungeons & Dragons with fellow Globies and friends at Tavern of Tales. (Photo by Jessica ...

The world faces an alarming rise in conflict and violence—with more violent conflicts today than at any time in the past three decades, and the largest forced displacement crisis ever recorded. These ...

While parents should do their best to promote kindness and empathy in their children, growing evidence suggests that even newborns may be inherently prosocial, showing a keen interest in helping, ...

Music and singing are some of the most common forms of social interaction and play during early childhood. Caregivers all over the world sing to their infants to engage or soothe them. Seemingly ...