In a significant move towards improving early childhood development, UNICEF, in collaboration with Springboard Communication Consultants, hosted a highly impactful three-day intensive training program in West Pokot County, aimed at strengthening the capacity of local stakeholders to implement and promote the Nurturing Care for Early Childhood Development (Nurturing Care) framework.
The training, held at a Kapenguria hotel, brought together multi-sectoral experts, educators, community leaders, and policymakers, focusing on equipping participants with the knowledge and tools necessary to advocate for and integrate the framework into local programs.
This initiative marks a significant step in promoting the well-being of children across Kenya, supporting UNICEF's ongoing efforts to foster better social behaviour change approaches and community engagement for our children to not only survive, but to thrive and achieve their full potential.
According to an officer from Springboard Communication Consultants, Esther Kariuki, the training is crucial for enabling local communities to better nurture the care of their children. "As a county, it's essential that we do better in nurturing the care of our children, especially considering the pressing challenges many children face in terms of health, nutrition, and security," Kariuki emphasized.
