2nd National Conference on Early Childhood Care and Education 2-3rd May, 2018 Presenter Shah Sultana Tahir Ali

RF Introduction Registered in 2007 under Section 42 of Companies Ordinance to support underserved and less-privileged communities. Thematic Focus: 1. Skill Development: Technical and Vocational Trainings for youth particularly rural females Trained 2576 individuals in Gems Cutting, Polishing, Jewelry and Bead making Completed 4 donor funded Projects 2. Early Childhood Development: Customized programs for holistic development of children -1-8 years Parental Education Advocacy and Networking

VISION & MISSION Vision: To create a sustainable society for future generations Mission: To promote the holistic development of children (0-8 years) by providing essential ECD services at household and community level and to create lasting solutions to poverty by enhancing skills and value addition in local production with the partnership of local, national and international agencies

ECD IN PAKISTAN Prevalent Practices in ECD Policy Gaps: Existing ECD Programs targets age groups 3 years- Above (Misses first 1000 days of Life) Lack of integration of health & nutrition components, well-being of mothers, responsive parenting, child rights and protection. Absence of contextual ECD models Cost-effectiveness of ECD Policy Gaps: No priority given to -1 to 3 years Absence of Curriculum for -1 to 3 years

FINDINGS OF RF LONGITUDINAL STUDY GENDER EXPECTATION POST-NATAL CHECKUPS

PARENTS TIME TO CHILDREN FINDINGS OF RF LONGITUDINAL STUDY-Contd PARENTAL PRACTICES PARENTS TIME TO CHILDREN

Agah- Walidian (Informed-Parents)

AGAH-WALDIAN (INFORMED PARENTS) A unique programme that supports newly-married couples, families, parents and children not only in upbringing the child but also creating harmony with in the family to nurture a child from -1 to 3 years of age.

PROGRAMME COMPONENTS Community Marriage Counseling Sensitization Prenatal Education Child Rights Parental Education Healthy Lifestyle Family Harmony Public Advocacy

PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMME MODEL PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP COMMUNITY BASED

GEOGRAPHICAL COVERAGE AND BENEFICIARIES 26 YEAR 2016 YEAR 2016 2,732 Families PROVINCES=2 DISTRICTS=9 2 YEAR 2017 YEAR 2017 4,625 Families PROVINCES= 3 DISTRICTS=17 16 13

ECD on WHEELS

ECD ON WHEELS ECD on Wheels is a pioneer innovative effort of Rupani Foundation that ensures the provision of cost-effective Early Childhood Development at the door step to the areas that do not have ECD services.

WAY FORWARD Policy framework for -1 to 3 years age bracket Formulation of -1 to 3 years National Curriculum ECD in Pakistan Integration of health and nutrition in ECCE/ECD curriculum and practices Introduction of cost-effective contextual, integrated and inclusive ECD approaches to ensure access and participation Community ownership to increase their stake

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