In this episode, Syeda Saima Mazhar, National Coordinator for Early Childhood Development at the Aga Khan Education Service, Pakistan (AKESP), joins Ms. Khadija Khan, CEO of the Pakistan Alliance for Early Childhood (PAFEC). They discuss AKESPโs efforts to train teachers for early childhood development and how these initiatives enhance ECD in Pakistan. The conversation explores
In this episode, Dr. Nusrat Rizvi, Professor and Head of the Department of Education at Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University, Islamabad, joins Ms. Khadija Khan, CEO of the Pakistan Alliance for Early Childhood, to discuss the development of mathematical concepts and skills during early childhood and their connection to early brain development. The conversation explores effective strategies
In this episode of the Early Child Development podcast series, Mr. Saleem Malik, a Human Rights Specialist focusing on Gender-based Violence (GBV), joins Ms. Khadija Khan, CEO of the Pakistan Alliance for Early Childhood (PAFEC). Together, they discuss the various forms and causes of GBV and its impact on childrenโs emotional, psychological, cognitive, and social
In this episode of the Early Child Development podcast series by IMN, Ms. Shumaila BiBi, a Speech Pathologist, joins Ms. Khadija Khan, CEO of the Pakistan Alliance for Early Childhood (PAFEC). They discuss the causes of speech and language delays and disorders, the differences between speech and language, and how to screen for these delays.
In this episode of the Early Child Development podcast series, Dr. Nousheen Abbass, a clinical nutritionist, joins Ms. Khadija Khan, CEO of the Pakistan Alliance for Early Childhood (PAFEC), to discuss the critical role of nutrition in maternal mental health. The discussion highlights the physical and emotional needs of mothers during pregnancy, postpartum, the lactation
In this episode of the Early Child Development podcast series, Mehak Naeem, Member Punjab at the National Commission on the Rights of Child (NCRC), joins Khadija Khan, CEO of the Pakistan Alliance for Early Childhood (PAEC), to discuss critical issues surrounding child protection, rights, and care in Pakistan. The discussion emphasizes the important role of
Shelina Bhamani1*, Khadija Khan2*, Shaista Siddiqui3, Misbah Shams1, Tehreem Fatima2 1 ECD PREP Lead, Program Director Outreach & Asst Professor (ObGyn) Aga Khan University 2CEO Pakistan Alliance for Early Childhood3 Technical Advisor Health Initiatives, Program Lead Ruhbaru, Charter for Compassion *Correspondence: [email protected] & [email protected] Early childhood development (ECD) begins at conception and continues until the
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Ms. Khadija Khan and Ms. Sadia Atif, clinical and child psychologists, discuss Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Learn what ASD is, its symptoms, and the crucial timing of its identification. Find out how parents can effectively support their children with autism and the vital knowledge they must possess. They also discuss the challenges and opportunities of
In this important episode of the Early Childhood Development series by IMN and PAFEC, Khadija Khan, is joined by Mr. Dawar Adnan Shams, National Manager, and Mr. Shahid Fazal, Technical Advisor, from the Maternal Nutrition Campaign – NourishMaa at Nutrition International. They discuss the crucial role of maternal nutrition in early childhood development in Pakistan,