OneSky for all Children

OneSky designs and implements affordable, replicable model programs to help communities and caregivers unlock the vast hidden potential of the world’s most vulnerable young children. It also provides ongoing training, guidance and support for individuals, communities and governments while they take its models to scale.

 

How did OneSky develop its approach to child development?

OneSky’s approach to nurturing children draws from the Reggio Emilia early education philosophy, which focuses on helping each child develop a strong sense of self, love of learning, and individual expression. We also incorporate local educational practices to prepare children for success in community schools.

 

Why did you change your name from Half the Sky?

When Half the Sky was founded in 1998, 95% of the healthy children in Chinese orphanages were girls so its name, taken from the adage “Women hold up half the sky,” wonderfully matched OneSky's mission. Today, it has programs for children living in impoverished rural villages as well as children living in orphanages and the number of girls and boys in its programs is far more balanced.

 

Half the Sky Australia, Half the Sky Canada, Half the Sky Netherlands, and Half the Sky UK, will retain those names for now. Their importance as part of our OneSky global community also remains unchanged.