Pacific Regional Council for ECD

At last month’s #2023ECDForum, the Solomon Islands Minister of Education and Human Resources Development, Hon. Lanelle Tanangada, reaffirmed government’s commitment towards #ECD with the announcement of its approved Solomon Islands National ECD Policy. sibconline.com.sb/solomon-island…

Samoa is forging ahead with its commitment to strengthening #ECD priorities in a coordinated approach.A review of Samoa's National Child Care and Protection Policy will ensure that a section of the current policy allows for a comprehensive ECD action plan.samoaobserver.ws/category/samoa…

Government investments in the early years, when it makes the most impact, can help build the resilience and adaptive capacities of individuals, families and communities. Pacific governments are moving forward with #ECD via a whole of government and whole of society approach.

This #IWD we’re celebrating #Pasifika women by commissioning this work from 🇫🇯 Fijian-born artist Elsie Andrewes. “Inspiration for these pieces stems from personal memories and experiences of strong, independent, and nurturing maramas,” she said. #EmbraceEquity #IWD2023

Happy International Women's Day! Today and everyday, we pay tribute to women around the world, especially in our Pacific region, who are striving to make our communities, our workplaces and our homes, safe, healthy, inclusive and happy environments for everyone. #IWD2023

Our young children and youth climate champions shared their understanding and aspirations of the changing world around them, especially their beloved island home at last week's #2023ECDForum in Fiji. Pacific leaders have heard their voices and call to build a resilient future.

Our young children today will be critical actors in driving the ambitions of the 2050 vision for the Blue Pacific Continent. Their voices must be heard and included at the highest level on decisions that will affect their futures. They are tomorrow's leaders. #2023ECDForum

Kia ora and thank you to the Government of New Zealand for your continued support to early childhood development across the Pacific and the Pacific Early Childhood Development Forum held in Nadi, Fiji last week. #2023ECDForum

Vinaka Vakalevu to the traditional stewards of the land of the #2023ECDForum, Na Momo Levu na Tui Nadi and Vanua o Nadi, for the warm welcome to delegates in Fiji last week. The voices of your beautiful children was a poignant reminder that young children's voices are the future.

Vinaka Vakalevu to the @FijiGovernment for your exceptional hosting of the #2023ECDForum in Nadi last week. The renowned Fijian warmth, hospitality and #Bula spirit shone through to the warm reception of all delegates.

Na neirau ulumatua 💓 @GeorgeNacewa

“Tonga 🇹🇴 is my island in the sun” writes 11-year-old Lisita in this poem. At this year’s #2023ECDForum, young people are joining Pacific leaders to share their aspirations towards building climate resilient Pacific communities amidst the accelerating impacts of climate change.

The #Pacific2050 future begins in the #first1000days of every newborn child…Forum Leaders keep a high level focus on the people who matter most to a #resilientPacific, at a regional #EarlyChildhood Forum with #PRC4ECD, @UNICEFPacific

Great start to #2023ECDForum where leaders listened to and responded to children's views on their future. Investment in early childhood development is the best way to build a resilient Pacific.

Giving Pacific children the best start in life 💙 This week, we’re excited to hold the 2023 Pacific Early Childhood Development Forum, a gathering of government leaders and partners to ensure all young children across the blue Pacific continent reach their full potential.

Multi-sectoral support and collaboration to Early Childhood Development is vital. Happy to lead the Tonga delegation, together with Lord Vaea and senior officials from PMO, Finance, Education, Internal Affairs and Health. Already we met some amazing champions @PacificECD Forum.

I was raised by a grandmother who taught me to read, in English, off carton labels. It takes a village to raise a child. And its easier to raise strong children than to repair broken adults. #2023pacificECD #Pacific2050

The Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation, Hon. Lynda Tabuya met with the Samoan Minister for Finance Hon. Mulipola Molioo yesterday. The duo will be spearheading the Pacific Early Childhood Development (PRC4ECD) forum that begins today. #FijiGovernment #TeamFiji