News and features The Aarambh Model (“The Beginning”) On: 19 January 2024 Using a participatory process, the Aarambh (The Beginning) model engages frontline workers to deliver an adapted version of Care for Child Development in Maharashtra. The scaled-up model will engage 167,000 frontline workers and 7000 supervisors to cover aRead More →

Globally, interventions for the youngest refugee, migrant or displaced children tend to focus on infant health, vaccination, feeding and play/preschool groups for 3-6 year olds. They generally do not address the needs of the youngest age group for stability, safety and security, responsive caregiving and opportunities for learning. In Greece,Read More →

Global and regional success 2018 G20 DeclarationAt the 2018 G20 Leaders’ Summit the leaders signed a declaration signaling prioritization for the early childhood development agenda. More. G20 acknowledges nurturing care approachThe G20 Development Working Group has launched the “Early Childhood Development Initiative”. In doing so they have acknowledged the approachRead More →

Investing in early childhood development is one of the best investments a country can make to boost economic growth, promote peaceful and sustainable societies, and eliminate extreme poverty and inequality1,2. Equally important, investing in early childhood development is necessary to uphold the right of every child to survive and thrive.3Read More →

The World Health Organization, UNICEF, and the World Bank Group, in collaboration with the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn & Child Health and​ the Early Childhood Development Action Network, launched the​ Nurturing Care Framework for Early Childhood Development during the 71st World Health Assembly, on 23 May 2018. You can readRead More →

A gateway to nurturing small and sick newborns India accounts for almost one quarter of the global burden of neonatal deaths; its preterm birth rate is close to 13%; and 28% of newborns have a low birthweight. The Government is committed to improving newborn health and has made it aRead More →

Bulgaria’s national system supports young children’s health and well-being by providing two years of maternity leave and by ensuring that every child has access to a package of essential health services. Nevertheless, significant numbers of young children are at risk of not developing to their full potential due to povertyRead More →