Webinar: Empowered Parents: Nurturing Early Childhood - Agah Walidain Model

Описание: Pakistan Alliance for Early Childhood recently hosted a webinar titled "Empowered Parents: Nurturing Early Childhood Development - Agah Walidain Model", featuring guest speaker Ms. Pari Bano, Senior ECD Lead, Rupani Foundation.

This engaging session introduces Rupani Foundation's Early Childhood Development program, their "Agah Walidain Model" which supports children's holistic development through parent and caregiver engagement across 120 centers in Pakistan. The session offered valuable insights into the foundation’s impactful work in early childhood development across Pakistan. The model is designed to address the multifaceted needs of young children, especially during the critical first 1,000 days of life—starting from conception through age three.

Key components of the program include maternal and child health initiatives, parental engagement sessions such as “Me and My Dad,” health and nutrition sessions, and mobile ECD services. A cornerstone of the model is the role of Family Support Motivators (FSMs)—trained ECD educators who work directly with parents. Through home visits, regular group sessions, and community outreach, FSMs guide and empower families, raise awareness, and promote positive parenting practices.

The Agah Walidain Model places strong emphasis on community mobilization, ensuring that support for early childhood development is embedded not just within families, but across the wider community. By integrating health, education, and parental support, the model aims to create a nurturing environment where every child can grow, learn, and reach their full potential.