ABOUT THEORGANIZERS

EARLY CHILDHOOD WEEK 2026 IS LED BY THE MINISTRY OF FAMILY, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE ABU DHABI EARLY CHILDHOOD AUTHORITY (ECA), AS PART OF THE UAE’S YEAR OF FAMILY.

ABU DHABI

EARLY CHILDHOOD AUTHORITY

THE ABU DHABI EARLY CHILDHOOD AUTHORITY (ECA) PROMOTES COLLABORATION TO HELP EVERY YOUNG CHILD IN ABU DHABI FLOURISH, FROM PREGNANCY THROUGH AGE EIGHT. ECA WORKS ACROSS HEALTH AND NUTRITION, CHILD PROTECTION, FAMILY SUPPORT, AND EDUCATION AND EARLY CARE, ENABLING PARTNERS, INFORMING POLICY AND ADVANCING AN INTEGRATED EARLY CHILDHOOD ECOSYSTEM.

AL USRA

The Ministry of Family works to strengthen, support and sustain family life across the UAE. Through its services and initiatives, the Ministry strengthens family bonds, safeguards wellbeing and empowers individuals, contributing to a cohesive and resilient society rooted in Emirati values.