Update / Early childhood
Early Childhood Development Network launches in Freetown
The First Lady presided over the launch of a network focused on care and support in the earliest years of life.
The early years
The Office reported that Dr. Fatima Maada Bio presided over the launch at the Country Lodge Hotel in Freetown. The network’s stated areas of focus include early learning, nutrition, health, protection and responsive caregiving.
In photographs
Original Office photo set
A shared effort
Speaking at the event, the First Lady urged stakeholders to give early childhood development greater attention and spoke about the value of supporting children before they enter school.
Adapted from the original report published by the Office of the First Lady.
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