About us
Investing in children at the start of their lives is the right thing to do. And it is the smart thing to do. Optimal health, nutrition, protection, responsive care and early learning at the right time are all necessary for children to grow, learn and thrive. Early Moments Matter for Every Child, UNICEF, September 2017
Areas of focus
Improve the well-being for children with special focus on the First Five Years of Life
Launch and sustain regional initiatives on early childhood development
Introduce best practices and bring global expertise to the region
Hold educational events addressing parents, caregivers and children
Carrying out assessment studies to evaluate the impact of each intervention
How we work
We are working collaboratively with all those who share our passion to deploy actionable strategies to optimize children’s cognitive, social, and emotional development in all settings where young children spend their time.
We partner with schools, early years settings, communities, policymakers, and others to share the best of what is known about early childhood development. Our goal is to serve as a bridge to information and resources for parents, providers and the public.
Our history
The Family Academy, an initiative of the Bright Start Foundation, was launched in April 2017 in the UAE as a multi-year campaign aiming to help raise awareness, train parent educators and educate parents and the community on the importance of the Early Years. The awareness and educational programs are conducted with the support of internationally renowned organizations and centers of excellence, including:
About the Bright Start Foundation
Bright Start Foundation is a global not for profit organization based in Geneva, Switzerland. The Foundation’s vision is a world where all children have a Bright Start in life enabling them to reach their full potential.
Read more: brightstartfoundation.org