FIRST 1000 DAYS FOR A HEALTHY FUTURE | EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

Taking appropriate developmental stimuli for healthy growth of children plays a critical role in the first 1000 days also called as early childhood.

The first 1000 days for a Healthy Future project aims to strengthen the young Syrian mothers and future-mothers living in Istanbul.   We organized an Early Childhood Development workshop for Syrain and Turkish NGO’s working with Syrian population living in Istanbul’s disadvantaged areas.

First 1000 Days for a Healthy Future | The Early Childhood Education workshop adopts the World Bank Group – international approach based on five key sectors. These sectors are; nutrition, health, water-sanitation, education and protection.

Policy Paper on Early Childhood Education launched.

PROJECT BRIEF

Syrian and Turkish NGO’s working with Syrian mothers and expectant mothers living in Istanbul.

PROGRESS

Workshop
Policy Document
Communication and Visibility

VIDEO

English subtitles are avaliable

POLICY PAPER

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First 1000 Days For A Healthy Future Workshop held on 14 May 2017

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Turkish and Syrian organizations working for empowering Syrian women participated.

First 1000 Days For A Healthy Future Workshop held on 14th of May 2017. We would like to thank all of the participants and Australian Embassy diplomat Andrew Cooper for enriching our workshop.

Group Exercise
Early Childhood Development Training
25 Key Intervention Points
Early Childhood Development Training
Early Childhood Development Training
Module 3: Psychosocial Support For Mothers
Group Exercise
Group Exercise

FIRST 1000 DAYS FOR A HEALTHY FUTURE

Nutrition| Health | Water and Sanitation | Education | Protection

Kaynak: World Bank https://olc.worldbank.org/sites/default/files/Stepping%20up%20Early%20Childhood%20Development_ENG_0_0.pdf

SELECTED INFORMATIONS ON EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT TRAINING

FIRST 14 WEEKS

There should be a professional medical examination at least 4 times during the pregnancy. The first examination should be within 14 weeks.

Benefits of Breastmilk For The Baby

  • Ready, clean, at proper temperature, economic
  • Growth factors
  • Protein, fat, + (except vitamin D and fluoride) for the first six months
  • Prevents microorganisms causing diarrhea
  • Risk of anaemia is reduced
  • Decreases the risk of diseases when older, for example; allergies, diabetes, asthma, cancer, arterial stiffness, cavities etc
  • Protects against eye diseases with vitamin A
  • A natural sedative; babies cry less and sleep better
  • Better development of intelligence

Benefits of Breastmilk For The Mother

  • Postpartum haemorrhages are stopped quickly
  • No swelling or inflammation of the breasts
  • Allows the womb to return to normal sooner
  • The hormones secreted within the mother’s body by suction fulfill the need for rest in a short period
  • Less risk of cervical cancer and breast cancer
  • Provides bone mineralisation after birth
  • Reduces the risk of postmenopausal hip fractures

The period between two births should be at least 2 years (from birth to pregnancy)

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