This annual report for 2000 describes the year's activities, achievements, and financial status of the Bernard van Leer Foundation, a private foundation based in The Netherlands that operates internationally to improve opportunities for young children from birth to age 7 living in circumstances of social and economic disadvantage. Following an introduction by the chairman of the board of trustees and a review from the executive director, the report presents a description of the foundation's dissemination activities; a review of its interests in 2000; events, achievements, and awards; a listing of countries in which the foundation made earmarkings in 1998-2000; a financial report for 2000; and details of major grants made in 2000. The report concludes with a description of the foundation and its mandate, and a list of trustees and staff. (EV)