Who we are
LINKS is a global network of researchers and practitioners that share a commitment to contributing to sustainable development and peacebuilding through investment in high quality early childhood development (ECD) programmes.
Supported by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and UNICEF, LINKS is working with local teams in low- and middle-income countries impacted by conflict to develop early childhood development programmes and evaluate their impact in contributing to sustainable development and peacebuilding.
Making the Links
Our Vision
Linking investment in high-quality ECD programmes to peacebuilding
Our Approach
Linking the production of high-quality evidence to policy and practice
Our Programmes
Linking research and practice in ECD programme development in countries around the world
Our Network
Linking ECD researchers and practitioners across the globe
Our Strategic Partners
We are a core partner of the Early Childhood Peace Consortium, a global movement working towards greater investment in high-quality early childhood development (ECD) programmes to promote sustainable peace.
We are working with UNICEF to support the development of ECD programmes in a number of low- and middle-income countries. Our work is supported by world-leading experts from Yale, Harvard, NYU and Early Years - The Organisation for Young Children.
Acknowledgements and Disclaimer
This research is funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) (Project Ref: 16/137/85) using UK aid from the UK Government to support global health research. It is also supported by UNICEF. The views expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of the NIHR or the UK Department of Health and Social Care or UNICEF.
