Early childhood is a critical window to shape lifelong health and well-being. By age five, 90 percent of brain growth is complete.
When parents are engaged in their child’s development, research shows that children grow to be healthier and better adjusted.
Since 2020, over 41,000 parents like Imtiaz in northern Pakistan have participated in training on topics like reading interventions for children and early childhood development.
This story is part of AKFC’s Foundations for Health and Empowerment program, supported by Global Affairs Canada.
