The care and education of children is a primary task of all societies, and the role of parents, families, and communities is essential in this process. This directory describes the major activities of 64 non-governmental and governmental organizations, based on 12 Arab countries (Algeria, Djibouti, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Mauritania, Morocco, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, and Yemen), involved in early childhood care and education. Pertinent data on these organizations' young child, family, and community programs and their information activities is included. The directory is intended for professionals working with and for children, to facilitate communication and information sharing in order to improve the situation of children. Directory information was compiled through a questionnaire sent to 240 organizations in Arab states. A sample questionnaire is included with the directory to encourage users to update the information provided. Two articles offer an overview of the situation of children and their family environment in the Arab states and an analysis of the information collected in the directory. Statistical tables then present an overview of basic social and economic statistics by country, directly concerning the 0-5 year age group. Profiles are arranged alphabetically by country and official organization name and include the following: (1) identification and contact information; (2) aims, type, and countries of actions of the organization; (3) cooperation/partnership activities; (4) major activities in the young child, family, and community programs; (5) services and information activities offered. Lists of potential funders of early childhood activities and information sources on early childhood issues are included. Five indices facilitate information retrieval. Included in the annexes are the main provisions of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. A form for evaluating the directory is included. (KDFB)