Office of the First LadyRepublic of Sierra Leone

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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.

Dr. Fatima Maada Bio at the Early Childhood Development Network launch
Dr. Fatima Maada Bio at the Early Childhood Development Network launch
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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
Guests seated in the hall during the Freetown launch
Guests seated in the hall during the Freetown launch
Participants pose together at the Early Childhood Development Network launch
Participants pose together at the Early Childhood Development Network launch
A group of participants stands beside the event banner
A group of participants stands beside the event banner

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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