WED

MOVEMENT

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ABOUT

WED

Abu Dhabi’s commitment towards the future of World Early Childhood Development.

WED, derived from the Arabic word ود, meaning affection or nurturing care, is Abu Dhabi’s commitment towards World Early Childhood Development.

WED brings together a passionate community of change makers, thinkers, and doers to reimagine how every child can grow up healthy, curious, and full of possibility.

Established by the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA) under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in 2021, WED facilitates the conversation around early childhood development — one that is future-facing, culturally grounded, and impact-driven. It shows how Abu Dhabi’s culture, spirit of innovation, and focus on the future can inspire all to build a better, more equitable world for every young child.

WED is brought to life through strategic initiatives, such as the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Week. These initiatives generate knowledge, mobilize action, and ignite collaboration for nurturing our young children.

From Insight

To Action

WED connects ideas, people, and systems to catalyze progress. In doing so, it creates the space to shape practical solutions that improve the lives of young children, their families and the larger environment — in Abu Dhabi and beyond.

In Abu Dhabi, WED amplifies the Emirate’s commitment towards early childhood development and values. It creates opportunities for local partners, stakeholders, caregivers, and communities to learn from and contribute to enable future-ready children through international collaboration.

WED spotlights Abu Dhabi’s commitment to young children and families while connecting regional and global efforts — turning local innovation into inspiration for the world.

Constituents

of WED

MISSION

WED movement aims to unite multi-disciplinary experts from across the UAE and the globe. The goal is to envision a world where young children can flourish in healthy, safe, and stimulating environments.

Our Experts

In collaboration with our multi-disciplinary experts, partners and disruptors, WED aims to drive collaborative, innovative, and effective work in the Early Childhood Development sector in the UAE and globally.

Our Partners

Alongside multi-disciplinary experts, WED works with partners who share our passion for integrating ECD into every element of society. These include local, regional and global entities whose ideals align with WED Movement, lending their influence and resources for faster, more strategic implementations.

WED Forum

The bi-annual WED Forum serves as a platform for policymakers, experts, practitioners, and stakeholders from across sectors to explore ECD trends. It also showcases its innovative outcomes, detailing current and upcoming strategies, policies, pilots and outputs, increasing transparency and driving meaningful impacts.

WED

CHAIR

HE Reem Al Hashimy
UAE Minister Of State For International Cooperation And Chairperson Of The National Committee On Sustainable Development Goals And Chairperson Of Dubai Cares.