Child Development for Developing Countries, University of Haifa
With the academic leadership of Prof. Avi Sagi-Schwartz, the International MA Program in Child Development for Developing Countries at the University of Haifa was established to prepare the next generation of experts and leaders who focus on basic questions regarding the nature of child development and its implications and applications for improving the well-being of children and their families in developing countries. With six cohorts over the years 2014-2020, the Program has attracted more than 1,000 applicants from 40 developing countries in Africa, Asia, Euro-Asia, and South America. The competitive selection of the best candidates has led to 128 graduates, thus far. Assessment of the "impact for good" of the Program will be circulated soon.