Moments like this support healthy brain development! 🧠 Early experiences and exposures, including responsive relationships with caregivers, shape the architecture of our brain, providing a foundation for future learning, behavior, health, and well-being: https://t.co/etebzml6x1
A young child’s biological systems adapt based on their experiences and exposures in their developmental environment, with potential lifelong impacts. Learn more & find ways to support early development and lifelong health and wellbeing here: https://t.co/m3fVzz1dSc
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@ECDAction's 2025 Knowledge Fellows! 4 spots for early-career #ECD professionals. Advocacy projects on climate, childcare, parenting & financing!
Apply by April 1
Learn more https://t.co/NvhgJsZuMX
Our new website is full of resources and activities to help caregivers, educators, policymakers, and more support early childhood development and lifelong health!
👉 Check it out here: https://t.co/aZVjK6y9ix
#earlychildhooddevelopment
🚸 #ECD must be culturally responsive!
Indigenous practices play a critical role in shaping children’s lives. When ECD programs integrate local cultures, they become more relevant, more effective, and more embraced by families and communities.
https://t.co/F6ItV6E5GF
🌟Check out our latest LinkedIn article on what’s next for Uganda’s youngest! With just 38% of 3-5-year-olds in pre-primary school, we’re dreaming big, fueled by a 6.2% GDP growth projection for 2025!
Dive in➡️https://t.co/tOgcFlo3v2
#EarlyYearsCount@WorldBankAfrica@UNICEF
Serve and return interactions are critical for early childhood development. As a society, we can support policies and programs that help foster these important interactions between caregivers and children.
Learn more about serve and return here: https://t.co/6pvMdD6EKI
🚨 Happening Tomorrow!
Scaling Innovative Approaches to Early Childhood Education: Evidence & Experience
🗓️ 6th March 2025
🕒 17:00-18:30 EAT
🔗 Register: https://t.co/xNmxf9zvWW
Join a diverse group of experts, including Elizabeth Gitonga, Programme Manager (AfECN) & Given Daka, Regional ECD Coordinator (AfECN), as they deep dive into the GPE KIX synthesis report, summarizing findings from 8 ECE research projects.
Key topics include:
• Play-based pedagogy & school readiness
• Teacher training & professional development
@ECDAction@IDRC_CRDI@LEGOfoundation@kixafrica19hub@KIXAfrique21
Happy Tuesday!
This week, let's dive into the Nurturing Care Framework! Nutrition plays a crucial role in growth & development, providing balanced meals packed with fruits, vegetables, & proteins.
Let's empower our little ones with healthy choices!
#NurturingCare#HealthyKids
Join us TONIGHT on @NCPD_Kenya X-Spaces for an e-Idadi Live Session on Men’s Role in Ending the Triple Threat among Adolescents.
As part of the #16Days of Activism Against GBV, let’s drive change on HIV/AIDS, GBV & teenage pregnancies: https://t.co/YkSogVoBei #EndTripleThreat
📢 Call for Papers & Registration Now Open! 📢
🔖 Early Bird Registration is now live! Don’t miss the chance to secure your spot at a discounted rate. https://t.co/lru78KaIOK
📜 Submit your papers today! https://t.co/7da5bBK0ZL
#ECDConf25#CallForPapers#EarlyBirdRegistration
✨We’re excited to share the National Childcare Dialogue Report and Communiqué. From thought-provoking discussions, this report reflects the collective effort to transform childcare and (ECD) in our communities.
📖 Read the report and communiqué here: https://t.co/LGp4lWTOw3
For World Children's Day, now is the time to act to ensure every child has the #BestStartInLife. Join us in advocating for change through the #ActForEarlyYears#Minifesto Together, we can create a brighter future for every child: https://t.co/jFipk0TOo6 #IStand4Children
As we celebrate #WorldChildrensDay, we are reminded of the urgent need to invest in the early years. By doing so, we invest in our collective future. The #ActForEarlyYears campaign highlights three critical actions needed to address the global early years crisis:
-Universal Access to Quality Primary Health Care
-Universal Access to Quality Preschool Education
-Universal Support for Families
Now is the time to act. Let us come together to ensure every child has the #BestStartInLife. Join us in advocating for change through the #ActForEarlyYears #Minifesto Together, we can create a brighter future for every child: https://t.co/7hooRoU3O5 #IStand4Children
Check out 'Safe Families'- an innovative approach aiming to prevent physical and humiliating punishment in homes by focusing on key areas that equip parents with positive parenting skills & empower children to feel valued and safe. To learn more: https://t.co/aEf1dSoFC2
Excited to share about 1 of the 28 initiatives in the Compendium of African Initiatives to Support Parents & Caregivers: Safe Families!
This innovative approach aims to prevent physical and humiliating punishment in homes by focusing on four key areas:
-Equipping parents with positive parenting skills
-Empowering children to feel valued and safe
-Engaging communities to protect all children from violence
-Strengthening gender-sensitive child protection systems
Click here to learn more about the full Compendium: https://t.co/EzJkEeDCyK
Most importantly, Join the AFECN community https://t.co/mXqclojWlH to support impactful initiatives like Safe Families and be part of a movement dedicated to positive parenting and child protection.
Stay connected to discover more initiatives and find ways to contribute in the future!
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Investing in quality childcare benefits women, families and children by promoting workforce participation, economic stability and family well-being.
The WEE community partners continue learning and growing from strength to strength to build on our collaborative action. #weeconvening24 #iStand4Children @Hewlett_Found
Looking at care in a framework from 'womb to tomb' allows us to make provision for care of the youngest and most vulnerable in society
#WEEConvening#IStand4Children
🌟Excited to announce our participation in the Women’s Economic Empowerment Community Partner Convening! @Hewlett_Found
Gender-responsive policies are vital to ensure quality childcare.
#WEEConvening24#IStand4Children