Asia-Pacific Regional Network for Early Childhood (ARNEC)

Meet Dr. Vibha Krishnamurthy, our plenary speaker #2. Founder of Ummeed Child Development Center, she is a leading developmental pediatrician and a pioneer in child development and disability care in India. Catch her live at Asia-Pacific Regional Network for Early Childhood (ARNEC) 2025 Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on #ECD to know more about transforming child development services. Register today to avail early bird discounts: https://lnkd.in/gXNnDAvC 

#Lead poisoning impacts us all. But children, especially those under the age of 5 years, are at the highest risk! They incur lifelong irreversible impacts such as lower IQ, cardiovascular diseases, kidney failure, and coma. Lead poisoning is entirely preventable. Download ARNEC & Vital Strategies's fact sheet to learn what steps you and your countries can take to prevent this threat. https://lnkd.in/g-f6y8Ka 

Despite clear evidence of harm, #lead’s consumption is increasing & it continues to seep into surroundings and our bodies. This is happening invisibly and remains overlooked. However, lead poisoning is entirely preventable! To know more, tune into our webinar happening today! https://lnkd.in/gCuRJNkV Vital Strategies

Meet our plenary speaker #1: Ms. Diane Whitehead, President and CEO of Childhood Education International. With a deep commitment to equity and social justice, Diane believes that #education is the cornerstone of opportunity, stability, security and peace. Hear her live at ARNEC’s 2025 Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on #ECD. Read more about the 2025 ARNEC Conference and register early for discounts: https://lnkd.in/gXNnDAvC

Just 2 DAYS to go! Register NOW for Asia-Pacific Regional Network for Early Childhood (ARNEC) and Vital Strategies's webinar on #lead poisoning and its devastating impacts on young children. Listen to experts discuss dangers of #lead poisoning and what we can do to protect our children. Lead poisoning links to heart and kidney disorders, impaired intelligence, violent behavior and premature death. However, lead poisoning is entirely preventable. To register, click here: https://lnkd.in/gCuRJNkV Our Speakers Include: * Evelyn Santiago, Executive Director, ARNEC * Lynn Tang, Director of Programs, Environmental and Climate Health, Vital Strategies * Larah Ortega-Ibañez, Philippines Country Director, Pure Earth * Kinley Dorjee, Researcher, HMIS and Research Unit, Ministry of Health, Bhutan * Dr. Md. Mahbubur Rahman, Project Coordinator, Environmental Health and WASH, ICDDR, Bangladesh

#EarlyChildhoodDevelopment lays the foundation for lifelong well-being. However, inclusive and equitable access to nurturing care remains limited for many vulnerable children. If you are as passionate about #InclusiveECD as we are, register NOW for Asia-Pacific Regional Network for Early Childhood (ARNEC) 2025 Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on ECD. Hurry! Early Bird offer ends April 15. Click below for more information and to register:  https://lnkd.in/gS6uyvAP

It's LAUNCHED! Asia-Pacific Regional Network for Early Childhood (ARNEC) invites you to present your paper at the 2025 Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on Early Childhood Development. To submit your abstract or know how to, click below. Deadline is April 25. ARNEC, in partnership with the ECCD Council of the Philippines, UNESCO, UNICEF, Plan International, Save the Children International, Tanoto Foundation and Early Childhood Regional Networks Fund, is organising the Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on #ECD in Manila from July 1-3, 2025.

SAVE THE DATE for Asia-Pacific Regional Network for Early Childhood (ARNEC) & Vital Strategies' webinar on #lead poisoning and its devastating impacts on young children. 800M+ children globally are affected by lead, with the majority residing in low & middle-income countries. Join the webinar on March 26, 2025, to learn more about lead poisoning and how to protect children. To register for the webinar, click here: https://lnkd.in/gCuRJNkV

It's OUT! Read ARNEC's Community Updates Newsletter for March to know the latest from the world of #ECD. Read and share widely! https://lnkd.in/g2M2D7ag

On Monday, March 10, 2025, UNICEF is hosting a crucial discussion on the continuity of the first and second 1,000 days of a child’s life. This session will dive into the latest Lancet Early Childhood Development (ECD) series (2024), highlighting the critical importance of both the first 1,000 days (conception to age two) and the next 1,000 days (ages two to five). The series offers valuable insights for policymakers and practitioners to invest in ECD and build healthier, more equitable societies. 📅 Register now for the session that fits your schedule! Session 1 - 8:00am – 9:30am ET on 10 March 2025 https://lnkd.in/erhcypkv Session 2 - 10:00pm – 11:30pm ET on 10 March 2025 https://lnkd.in/etTdtGMZ #EarlyChildhoodDevelopment #InvestInECD #LancetSeries #First1000Days #Next1000Days