The World Partnership for Development (WPD) recognizes that Early Childhood Development (ECD) is the foundation for lifelong learning, health, and well-being. WPD aims to support children from birth to eight years of age by working closely with families, communities, and partners to provide nurturing care, quality learning, and protection.

Here is what WPD will do in all aspects of ECD and home-based ECDs:

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1. Health and Nutrition

• Promote good nutrition through parent education and community feeding programs.

• Support growth monitoring and health check-ups for young children.

• Raise awareness about immunization, hygiene, and disease prevention at home and in the community.

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2. Early Learning and Stimulation

• Establish and strengthen home-based ECD centers to provide children with a safe and stimulating environment.

• Train caregivers, parents, and community volunteers on play-based learning and child-centered teaching methods.

• Distribute learning materials and toys made from local resources to encourage creativity and learning through play.

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3. Parenting Education and Family Support

• Organize parenting sessions to help mothers, fathers, and guardians understand child growth, discipline, and emotional care.

• Promote positive parenting and active involvement of parents in early learning.

• Encourage families to create child-friendly spaces at home that promote love, safety, and early stimulation.

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4. Child Protection and Welfare

• Work with community leaders to prevent child abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

• Support the creation of child protection committees at local levels.

• Ensure that all ECD programs include safeguarding policies to protect every child’s rights.

5. Capacity Building and Partnerships

• Train ECD caregivers, teachers, and community volunteers to improve service quality.

• Partner with local governments, NGOs, and the private sector to expand access to ECD services.

• Advocate for policy support and increased investment in ECD at national and district levels.

6. Community Empowerment and Sustainability

• Promote community ownership of home-based ECD centers through parent committees.

• Encourage income-generating activities linked to ECD programs to ensure financial sustainability.

• Use local knowledge and resources to build models that communities can maintain long-term.

7. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEAL)

• Track progress in children’s health, learning, and emotional development.

• Use data and community feedback to improve program effectiveness.

• Share lessons and best practices to scale up successful ECD models across regions.

 In Summary

The World Partnership for Development will help every child get the best start in life by promoting health, learning, protection, and family support both in homes and community-based ECD centers. Through partnerships, innovation, and sustainability, WPD ensures that early childhood becomes a period of growth, joy, and opportunity for every child.