Early Childhood Development
Strengthening lifelong outcomes by prioritising the first 1000 days - from pregnancy to age two.
Nurturing the Earliest Years, Shaping Lifelong Futures
The first 1,000 days—from pregnancy to age two—are critical for brain development, with over a million neural connections forming every second and nearly 80% of growth completed. This window shapes lifelong learning, health, and wellbeing. By focusing on this stage, we aim to break cycles of disadvantage, especially in vulnerable communities. Our approach, grounded in the nurturing care framework, integrates nutrition, health, early learning, and protection into a cohesive system of care—rooted in families, supported by frontline workers, and strengthened through public systems.
Our Focus
Strengthen Anganwadi and frontline systems for quality 0–2 care
Support maternal health, pregnancy, and caregiver wellbeing
Build parental awareness on responsive caregiving, early stimulation, and father engagement
Enable early identification of developmental risks and delays
Improve infant nutrition and convergence for responsive care practices
How We Work
Integrate health, nutrition, caregiving, early stimulation, and wellbeing into a unified approach
Build capacity of frontline workers for holistic early childhood care
Strengthen convergence across departments and improve last-mile delivery
Develop simple, contextual tools and communication for behaviour change
Support and coach parents through home visits and community platforms
Our Goal
To ensure every child is born healthy, nurtured with care, and supported to reach their full potential from the start - laying the foundation for lifelong learning, wellbeing, and a more equitable society.