Irene Caselli
First 1,000 Days correspondent
I report on the crucial period in which our brains are built and how it shapes our future.
Play is an innate characteristic of childhood – and has long-lasting consequences. How do we make sure our kids can play?

Biography
Irene Caselli has been a multimedia reporter for 15 years, between Europe and Latin America. She was the BBC correspondent in Venezuela when Hugo Chávez died, and her work has appeared in the Washington Post, The Guardian, El País and others. She produced a half-hour documentary on women’s football and gender inequality. Languages: Italian, English, Spanish, German, French and Portuguese. (She/her)
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