Early Childhood Development Action Network (ECDAN)

ECDAN is a global network that connects, gathers, disseminates, and advocates for cross-sector solutions to improve the overall wellbeing of young children.

[Early Childhood Development Action Network (ECDAN) @ECDAction]

During #ParentingMonth, we celebrate the vital role parents and caregivers play in helping children thrive.

Explore GISP Resource Hub for practical tools, evidence, and advocacy resources to support stronger investments in parenting and caregiving.

https://t.co/44VGNWcKLq

[Early Childhood Development Action Network (ECDAN) @ECDAction]

On #DAC2026, we join the call for universal access to water, sanitation, and hygiene for every child in Africa. Safe #WASH services are essential for children's health, development, learning, and wellbeing. Let's ensure no child is left behind.

[Early Childhood Development Action Network (ECDAN) @ECDAction]

📢 Just 2 days to go!

How can primary health care systems better support nurturing care, responsive caregiving, and child development during the first 1,000 days?

🗓️ 17 June
https://t.co/EiUQgpLrLu

#ECD #PrimaryHealthCare #NurturingCare

[Early Childhood Development Action Network (ECDAN) @ECDAction]

📢 How do we better support the people at the heart of ECD systems?

Join our partners on 25 June for From Insights to Action: A Showcase of Workforce Wellbeing Practices in Early Childhood Development and Care.

Register: https://t.co/wNI7uWJxSk

#ECD #CareWork #NurturingCare

[Early Childhood Development Action Network (ECDAN) @ECDAction]

🎉 ECDAN is celebrating 10 years of collective action for young children!

Last week, our partners came together for a virtual assembly to reflect on the network's journey, celebrate its diversity, and look ahead to the future.

Missed it? Watch here:https://t.co/OqHpj3qtVu

[Early Childhood Development Action Network (ECDAN) @ECDAction]

Climate change is a child rights issue.

@ECDAction partners are at #SB64 amplifying the voices of young children and caregivers and calling for greater action. Learn why early childhood matters in climate advocacy: https://t.co/ZVxGWaHd8O

#ClimateAction #ECD

[Early Childhood Development Action Network (ECDAN) @ECDAction]

ECDAN celebrates the #InternationalDayOfPlay!

Play is essential for learning, development, and wellbeing. Let's protect play and give every child the opportunity to thrive.

#ProtectPlay #ProtectChildhood #ECD

[JP @lubs2020]

Play is a very powerful tool for child growth and development. Any time is playtime for children, it doesn’t matter! @ECDAction @UNICEFUganda

[Early Childhood Development Action Network (ECDAN) @ECDAction]

Today, we brought together ECDAN partners from around the world to celebrate 10 years of collective action for young children. 🎉 The first-ever Network Partners' Assembly was an opportunity to connect, reflect on our shared journey, &strengthen collaboration for the years ahead.

[Early Childhood Development Action Network (ECDAN) @ECDAction]

ECDAN has turned 10. 🎉 A decade of bringing partners together to advance early childhood development and the journey continues. #ECDANat10 #ECD

[Early Childhood Development Action Network (ECDAN) @ECDAction]

As we mark #ParentingMonth, let's remember: supporting children in crisis starts with supporting caregivers.

A new blog from @MovingMindsECD highlights why caregiver support must be central to humanitarian response and ECD investments.

Read more: https://t.co/Q4h79cOVBj

[Early Childhood Development Action Network (ECDAN) @ECDAction]

#ActForEarlyYears Youth Champions are creating a Youth Vision Statement that tells the story of what's needed for the world's youngest children. Are you 18-30 years old?

Take their survey https://t.co/aybsLJu4Mb

[Warrior Moms @Warriormomsin]

3 out of 4 children in South Asia are exposed to extreme heat.
On #HeatActionDay, sharing a new factsheet on the ‘Effects of Heat on Early Childhood’ with @ARNECnet, highlighting the urgent need to protect young children from the growing impacts of climate change and heatwaves.

Evidence based action is the need of the hour.

Complete report⬇️
https://t.co/FO0UJafJg7

[Early Childhood Development Action Network (ECDAN) @ECDAction]

June is #ParentingMonth! 🌍

Parents and caregivers play a vital role in helping children learn, grow, and thrive.

ECDAN is proud to be part of the Global Initiative to Support Parents (GISP), working to strengthen parenting support worldwide.

Learn https://t.co/aNrhYgwlmn

[Early Childhood Development Action Network (ECDAN) @ECDAction]

How can primary health care better support child development during the first 1,000 days?

Join @R4D_org, @WHO, @UNICEF & ECDAN for a global webinar on strengthening nurturing care through PHC systems.

📅 17 June 2026
⏰ 15:00 EAT
Register: https://t.co/EiUQgpLZB2

[Global Parenting Initiative @GPI_Parenting]

📅SAVE THE DATE

Discover how play supports child development, strengthens parent-child relationships, & promotes inclusion for all children, including children & parents with disabilities.

🗓18 June
⏰11 AM SAST
💻Online

More details & registration coming soon.
#ParentingMonth

[Early Childhood Development Action Network (ECDAN) @ECDAction]

We’re honored to join the 37th Annual Boston International Trauma Conference, hosted by Trauma Research Foundation.

We'll take part in a session asking: What is the world actually doing about early childhood trauma & where is the funding going?

🔗 https://t.co/PsGrKe76JD

[Early Childhood Development Action Network (ECDAN) @ECDAction]

Care systems are essential to thriving societies and economies, yet remain underfunded in many countries. A new guide from @UN_Women provides practical tools to assess care gaps, costs, and the returns of investing in the care economy.

Read more:
https://t.co/EwTywJXyVP

[The African Early Childhood Network @af_ecn]

“Children are already experiencing the impacts of climate change through hunger, displacement, disrupted learning, and threats to their health.”

Our Executive Director Dr Lynette Okengo and Prof Alan Stein call for children to be placed at the centre of climate action in @guardian

Read the full article here:
https://t.co/Ldk5R7g0xV

#ClimateCrisis #ECD #IStand4Children

[Banque mondiale AFR @BM_Afrique]

#LomeConferenceNutrition | Dirigeants d'Afrique de l'Ouest & du Centre et partenaires se sont réunis pour renforcer leur action et accroître les investissements en matière de nutrition et de développement de la petite enfance dans la région.
🔗https://t.co/lOzMYaswRn