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Bangladesh is bringing together government officials, researchers, and development experts to prove that investing in children early creates lasting social mobility and breaks generational poverty. New evidence shows supporting early childhood development delivers better returns than interventions later in life.
Ethiopia launched its first international conference on early childhood development, bringing together African leaders to transform care for millions of young children. The summit showcases how the nation is building one of Africa's most child-friendly cities.
When Mthwakazi Nancy Soqaka lost her teaching position during COVID, she built her own preschool in Khayelitsha. Four years later, she runs three classrooms serving 53 children and has created multiple jobs.
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A national program in South Africa has trained over 135,000 parents and caregivers in early childhood development, turning the country's 2030 commitment to end child stunting into community action. The aRe Bapaleng initiative proves that empowering families at home creates lasting change for children's futures.
Ghana just unveiled a bold new policy that could transform the lives of millions of children under age eight. The plan recognizes that 90% of brain development happens before age five and treats early childhood care as a national investment.
Ghana just made a landmark commitment to its youngest citizens with a new national policy focused on early childhood care and development. The move positions the West African nation as a leader in investing in children's futures from birth through age eight.
Ghana just unveiled a bold new framework to give every child under eight the strongest possible start in life. The revised policy brings together health, nutrition, education, and family support in one coordinated national effort.
A District Collector in Kerala is renovating anganwadis inspired by memories of his mother teaching at one. Under his leadership, dozens of childcare centers now offer safer, brighter spaces for children and working mothers.
A minister in Ghana just donated $600 to support a daycare that helps working mothers at one of Accra's busiest markets. The visit signals a nationwide expansion to protect children while their mothers earn a living.
Former reality TV personality Jamie Laing ran five ultramarathons in five days, raising over $2 million for Comic Relief's poverty reduction work. The funds support mental health services and early childhood programs helping thousands of families in Kenya build stronger futures.
A new picture book uses colorful gummy bears to help 3-5 year olds learn that listening and sharing can solve problems better than arguing. The rhyming story follows Alex, the smallest bear on the mountain, who brings feuding red and blue gummy bears together through simple acts of courage.