Early Childhood Development Action Network (ECDAN)

AI mimics language, but it lacks the empathy children need to thrive. @TC_Africa warns that AI-generated content during early growth may have irreversible consequences on a child's reality. Read to learn more 🔗 theconversation.com/why-exposing-y… #ECD #AIandTechnology #NurturingCare

How can countries better finance the services our youngest children need? Join @ECDAction & partners for Town Hall #3 to help shape the Global Technical Financing Forum agenda. March 25, 2026 🕒 8:00AM EDT Register now & let’s invest in the future! us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Every child deserves the chance to thrive. A new @WHO brief highlights why #NurturingCare is the key to unlocking the potential of children with developmental delays & disabilities. It’s time for coordinated, family-centered support. Read more: who.int/publications/i…

The first years shape everything—for families and the global economy. Yet, early years remain underfunded. At the 2026 @WorldBank @IMFNews Spring Meetings, @theirworld @UNICEF & partners are making the case for bold investment. 📅 April 14 | 2 PM 🔗 actforearlyyears.org/big-wins-finan…

When mothers feel safe expressing their emotions, they nurture empathy, understanding, and the emotional strength of their children. Today, we celebrate caregivers who show that feelings matter and that listening is love. ❤️ #InternationalWomensDay #StrongerFamilies

The Financing Toolbox series is underway! Don’t miss our upcoming technical sessions as we build momentum for the Kigali Global Financing Forum. 🗓 Mar 11 – Apr 15 ⏰ 7:30 AM ET | 2:30 PM EAT Sign up: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Nearly 2/3 of maternal deaths happen in conflict or fragile countries. Women there face a 5× higher risk of dying from pregnancy-related causes. In 2023, ~160,000 women died in these settings — 6 in 10 maternal deaths worldwide. Read the report who.int/publications/i…

📢 Have your say on financing early childhood! Join @ECDAction Virtual Town Hall on Feb 25, 2026 to help shape the Global Technical Financing Forum (May 6–8). Register now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

🚨 Early-career ECD professionals: Apply for @ECDAction 2026 Knowledge Fellows Program! Gain mentorship, global connections, and lead an advocacy project. Deadline: Mar 15, 2026 🔗mailchi.mp/ecdan.org/ecda…

JUST LAUNCHED! @ARNECnet coffee table book “Resilient Futures” is a powerful visual story of how climate change is impacting young children and their families across the Asia-Pacific region. It calls for urgent, child-centred climate action. Explore publuu.com/flip-book/1050…

Healthy school food = healthy futures! 🥗🏫 @WHO new guideline shows how schools can improve meals, nutrition standards & environments to support kids’ wellbeing. Read more: who.int/publications/i…

Join the @heckmanequation Initiative’s first Spanish-language webinar! Learn about scalable home visiting strategies in Brazil & Mexico with Dr. López Boo & Dr. Moreno. 📅 Feb 17 | 12 PM EST | Register: uchicago.zoom.us/webinar/regist… #EarlyChildhood #HomeVisiting

Investing in Viet Nam’s youngest children means investing in the future workforce. 10M+ under-6s will make up ~20% of the labor force by 2040 making early childhood education a smart economic strategy. Read more documents.worldbank.org/en/publication…

📢 Call for papers: The June issue of the Southeast Asian Journal of ECCE is accepting submissions on early childhood policy, research, and best practices. 🗓 Deadline: March 30, 2026 Read seameo-ceccep.org/journal/index.…

Outcomes for women & children are deeply intertwined — childcare bridges both. Affordable, high-quality childcare enables women to work while children thrive in safe, nurturing environments. Investing in care strengthens families & communities. Learn dalberg.com/our-ideas/new-…

Excited to share the latest @ECDAction newsletter! Discover updates, partnership highlights & resources driving progress in early childhood development worldwide. Read here 👉 mailchi.mp/ecdan.org/ecda…

📢 Status of Childcare in Kenya Shared through @ECDAction global childcare campaign, this blog highlights progress in ECCD policy — and why stronger, coordinated childcare support is still urgently needed. 🔗childcare4all.org/initiative/sta… #ChildcareForAll #EarlyChildhoodDevelopment

We want to hear from YOU! 📢 To improve our network’s effectiveness and track our 2024-2028 strategy, we’re asking all members to share their reflections. Your voice is vital to our annual planning and reporting. Deadline extended to Feb 13 Fill here forms.office.com/pages/response…

Public spaces to play are a core right for children, yet urbanization is shrinking access. @WHO @UNICEF & @UNHABITAT offer a guide to design safe, inclusive play spaces for all children, even in crisis or informal settings. 🔗 who.int/publications/i…