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 360 non-governmental and governmental organizations, based in 30 countries in Asia and the Pacific region (Australia; Bangladesh; Bhutan; Cambodia; China; Fiji; Guam; Hong Kong; India; Indonesia; Iran; Israel; Japan; Kazakhstan; Korea; Malaysia; Maldives; Nepal; New Zealand; Pacific Islands; Pakistan; Papua New Guinea; Philippines; Singapore; Solomon Islands; Sri Lanka; Thailand; Turkey; Vanuatu; Vietnam; and Western Samoa), involved in early childhood care and education. Pertinent data on these organizations' family, young child, and community programs and their information activities are included. The directory is intended for professionals working with and for children, to facilitate communication and information-sharing to improve the situation of children. Directory information was compiled through a questionnaire sent to 800 Asian-Pacific organizations. 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 Asia and the Pacific, 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 in which the organization is active; (3) cooperation/partnership activities; (4) major activities in the young child, family, and community programs; and (5) services and information activities offered. Lists of potential funding sources 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 U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child. A form for evaluating the directory is included. (KDFB)