World Forum Values Summit

How to Become a Recognized World Forum Foundation Values Program

The World Forum Foundation was created with the idea that good things would happen for children of the world if early childhood professionals could come together, share stories and perspectives, and develop ongoing relationships.

Since 1999, the World Forum Foundation has connected people from around the world who are passionate about improving the life chances of all children, learning from one another, informing, engaging and inspiring the adults who support children’s positive growth and development. Through this ongoing exchange of ideas, perspectives are broadened and our World Forum values are brought to life.

Five key values have been the foundation of this international community of early childhood leaders: Children, Change, Relationships, Spirit and Differences. Local early childhood programs can now align themselves with these guiding principles through becoming a Recognized World Forum Foundation Values Program.

As a Recognized World Forums Value Program, you will have an opportunity to connect your local ECD program with an international community of likeminded leaders and programs. You will have the opportunity to demonstrate that you are committed to these guiding values in your own local program. You will receive tools to engage your team in thoughtful reflection of how you live out these values in your program. You will be personally connected to a network of diverse programs and individuals that have similar values in their work in Early Childhood.

To become a Recognized World Forum Foundation Values Program, you must:

• Be an organization in good standing with applicable regulatory standards, that provides direct early childhood services to children
• Attend a World Forum Values Summit
• Take reflection tools from the Values Summit back to use in your own local program
• Complete an application that demonstrates your commitment to embracing the values in your local program and a plan to do so.

After completing the process, Recognized World Forum Values Programs will be listed on the World Forum Foundation website and can display the Values Program logo at their program and in program materials.

An annual renewal application will be required to maintain active status as a Recognized World Forum Foundation Values Program, and will serve as an opportunity to stay engaged with the international community of Recognized Values Programs.