Early Childhood Development (ECD)
Challenges, Globally, over 43 per cent (approx. 250 million) of children under the age of 5 are at risk of not fulfilling their full developmental potential due to risks of poverty, poor nutrition and a lack of access to basic services and early enriching opportunities (lancet 2016). Children who do not receive adequate health, nutrition, early stimulation,…, Resources, Support to Governments and Partners Resources: ECD National Policy Dialogue ECD Policy Mapping in Pakistan Overview of Key ECD Programmes and Support in South Asia Newsletter - 4th International Conference on Early Childhood Development Support for parenting – Key Family Care Practices Resources: Key Family Care Practices - Trainer’s Manual –…, Solutions, ECD is essential for all children to achieve their full potential. Neuroscience offers compelling evidence that ECD is a critical opportunity to shape brain development and function. Integrated ECD is a multi-sectoral and life course approach to childcare consisting of various components such as health, nutrition, hygiene and sanitation, early…