UNICEF Launches 16-Week Early Childhood Development Program in Six Afghan Provinces
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has announced the implementation of a 16-week Early Childhood Development (ECD) program in six provinces of Afghanistan. The initiative aims to strengthen parental skills and improve the developmental conditions of young children.
According to UNICEF, the early years of life play a crucial role in shaping the future of every child. Investing in this stage can enhance brain development, physical health, and learning abilities, laying the foundation for future success.
As part of the program, parents participate in educational sessions where they learn improved methods of child care and nurturing. This process helps increase family confidence and enhances parenting practices at home.
UNICEF emphasizes that focusing on early childhood development not only impacts the individual circumstances of children but can also lead to sustainable social changes in the long term—especially in a country like Afghanistan, where children constitute a large portion of the population.
