Global Center for the Development of the Whole Child

Global Center for the Development of the Whole Child is located in Notre Dame, United States on University of Notre Dame 200 Visitation Hall. Global Center for the Development of the Whole Child is rated 3 out of 5 in the category program development in United States. Our interdisciplinary team works to ensure positive outcomes for children and youth facing adversity. By measuring and addressing risks and assets at the child-level, as well as within homes, schools, and communities, we promote a holistic approach to child and youth development. Our goal is to create environments that not only fulfill children’s and youth’s basic needs, but also promote nurturing relationships, socio-emotional skills, and civic engagement. We work with non-governmental organizations, policy makers, communities and other stakeholders in seven countries: Colombia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Haiti, India, Kenya, Tanzania, and Peru. Our initiative focuses on three key areas: 1. Learning and Development - Improving learning and development of children and youth, both at school and outside of school. 2. Risk Measurement - Developing, validating and piloting measurement tools to assess risks, assets, and outcomes across several countries. 3. Global Network for Resilience - Building a global network of actors who foster systemic resilience.