2. ECD Centres / Sanjha Verah * in Flood affected districts Establishing 15 comprehensive early childhood development (ECD) community based centers catering to 3000 children (Ages: 06 months/2 year to 5 years) and their mothers. The interventions include support for maternal and child health and nutrition, learning stimulation, good parenting and strong social supports for care givers making a case for a stronger sustainable schooling cycle. Early Childhood Development is an all-embracing concept, embedding maternal and child health and nutrition, good parenting, strong social supports, and interaction within and outside the home from birth to eight (UNESCO, 2007). *Sanjha Verah is the name given to ECD centers by mothers and teachers of South Punjab

3. ECD Centres “ Sanjah Vehra/ Panjho Vehro”(SV/PV) A multi- sectoral program for mother and child development.SV/PV is literally translated as “shared courtyard” in Seraiki & Sindhi conveys several meanings : An abode of togetherness, protection and development, ownership, community participation and empowerment; SV is a holistic Approach for Strong Early Foundations and female empowerment abode of togetherness protection & Development ownership community participation & empowerment;

4. Sanjah/Panjho Vehra : A Multi-sectoral program for children (0-5) and Mothers: Health, Nutrition,Protection, Governance, Education, Skills & Women’s Empowerment` Program Duration : September 11- July 13) supported by Dubai Cares (first centre opened in Jan. 2012) Target groups : Children (06 months – 4+ years) and mothers /care givers SV Centre Staffing: ECD teachers, Lady Health Worker (LHW), assistant – doctor weekly visits Health & Nutrition : Immunisation, Growth Monitoring, Parenting and Healthy Food cooking Equipped with : Age and developmentally appropriate furniture, play materials, stimulating Teaching Learning Material (TLMs).; Mainstreaming children : In nearby primary schools (public and private) with better readiness skills Skills/Livelihoods : Mothers/siblings for enhancing livelihoods; TEVTA certified courses An enabling safe space for mothers to return to work, rebuilding homes and reconstructing their lives. ECD a cost effective sustainable intervention provided by the local community,/govt. And managed by Mothers’ Committees called “Sanjh” Districts ECD Centers ECD StaffBeneficiaries Shikarpur04 Total ECD Staff: 6 (per center) Teachers/Care givers: 2 Asst. Teacher: 1 Aya / sweeperes: 1 Lady Health Worker: 1 Children: 800: Mothers: 400 In each district (Shikarpur & Zahirpir) Rahim Yar Khan04 Muzaffargarh07Children: 1400 &Mothers : 700

5. Enrolment Status - ECD /SV Centers Sr.Center’s NameDate of Establishment No. of Enrolled Children Girls%Boys%Mainstreamed Children Total no. of Mothers 1Sanjah Vehra Basti Malook 12-Jan68436325374560 2Sanjah Vehra Ittehad Model Village 1 st June 2012130564374574290 3Basti Lasoori12-Feb95535642442371 4Basti SarangAugust93414452561255 5Usman Korea31 st July 2012118635355471595 6Khoob Kali12-Aug120534467561785 7Ara Akbar Sha12-Aug90404450561048 8Thatti Hamza4624522248Nil36 9Mud Adil12-Aug85566629341567 1048 NP6 th June 201283506033402040 11Swai Ahna Dec 2012 10048 52 256 12Wagwan Dec 2012 115645651442134 13Maka23-Jul-12125756050402080 14Zerkhail12-Aug99585941 1079 15Fateh Pur12-Sep10355534847090 16Nosherao Abro ( kundo Unner) 12-Apr11153485852883 Total 158183253%74947%260 1069

6. ECD - Mother & Child Community Learning Centres (CLCs) Elements : Child’s Records/Birth, Immunisation Cards Health & Growth milestone monitoring Nutrition Safe Play Areas Tracking child’s learning milestones: P hysical, Cognitive, Emotional & lanugage Early stimulation and readiness skills Timely School Enrolment Life skills (DRR) Rights based learning & gender empowerment Governance – Mothers’ Committee – decision making body Community /government ownership and sustainability Locations: a) On Community owned /leased sites b) On Government Model Villages – School land

7. SV – An Initiative about Unique Partnerships for the Child Child TEVTA/PVTC/ Skills & Livelihoods – Micro Credit & Enterprise (IP) Schools Dept/Private - Primary Social Safety Nets – Mothers- families (IP ) Community Land/Building 10- 20 years – Model Villages/Schools – Govt. ITA Mobilizing Partners and Learning Health Dept– LHWs Basic Health Units, Health & Nutrition Supervisors MNCH - Mothers CSR Nutrition/hygiene Knorr & Lifebuoy

8. Glimpses of various activities being conducted in the center for comprehensive Child Development Health & hygiene Learning through play

9. Cont… Growth monitoring Vaccination Medical Checkups, Early Detection & referrals Nutritious meals

10. Community participation Sanjh/Panjoh – Mothers’ Steering Committee Cont… Sanjh Committee helping for cooking meal for children

11. Use of ECE Kit Self Introduction Concept of Family Local and national festivals Basic mathematical concepts Story telling Identification of fruits & vegetables Profession Shapes Concept of Light & heavy Rhymes and Lories Games with Toys & Puppets Role Plays Group Work Life Skills based Activities Face to Face Time Greeting Circle Creative Art Health Activities Cooking Activity –Nutirtion etc Learning Activities with children

12. MoU signed with phrsp- health Department for engaging LHWs & Health and Nutrition Supervisor

13. Health Activities Undertaken by LHW in the Centers Standard Health Action Plan Regular Sessions with Mothers & Children Sessions with Mothers on: Parenting Reproductive Health Breast feeding Cleanliness Precautions and medication in Pregnancy Healthy Diet Safe Methods of Family Planning Viral infections Fever-primary health issues General diseases Pregnancy Diarrhea Usage of first aid box Sessions with Children on: Healthy Habits of 1.Hand Washing 2.Face Washing 3.Regular Bathing 4.Combing / hair brushing 5.Teeth Brushing 6.Neat and Clean dress Vaccination Height & weight Activity Medical screening Celebration of Global hand Washing Day First aid provision

14. Capacity building sessions & Trainings

15. Cont……..

16. Livelihood program for Mothers The need based certified vocational courses are offered in ECD centers as an integral part of the program in collaboration with TEVTA (Technical Education Vocational Training Authority).

17. ECD- Sanjah Vehra - 6months -56 months ECD -SV ECE-Primary School - 5-10 years ECE/Primary Post Primary /Middle School 11-13 years Post Primary Middle Transitions :ECD –Primary & Post Primary School -Catching Early: 3 Pillars of Education First Initiative Every Child in School, Improve Quality of Learning Foster Global Citizenship Sanjha Vehra - connecting families, communities and learning

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