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ABOUT ECA

ABOUT ECA

WHAT IS

EARLY CHILDHOOD?

Early childhood is a pivotal period of child development that begins before birth through age 8.

This is a period of rapid brain and body development and in the first few years of life, more than 1 million new neural connections are formed every second.


By age 5, 90% of brain development is complete, laying the groundwork for attention, memory and learning.


The first 1,000 days of life are a profound window, where every moment has the power to shape a child’s future.

OUR AIMS

AND FOCUS AREAS

The Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority aims to promote collaboration to help all of Abu Dhabi's young children flourish through four sectors: Health and Nutrition, Child Protection, Family Support, and Education and Early Care, from the initial stages of pregnancy to the age of eight.

OUR MISSION

AND GOALS

MISSION

To accelerate excellence, innovation and impact in early childhood development (ECD).

GOALS

- All children live in a stable and secure environment and are protected from harm and danger.

- Parents are confident and have the capabilities to support their children's holistic development and well-being.

- All children have the necessary personal foundations for healthy physical and social-emotional development and early learning.

OUR ROLES

Enabler

Broadening the capabilities of partners to support holistic child development.

Policy Influencer

Informing and influencing the development and implementation of ECD policies.

Knowledge Hub

Informing decision‑making through research, data and evidence.

Impact Navigator

Monitoring the progress of the ECD ecosystem and impact for the community.

Incubator

Nurturing the growth and sustainability of innovative ECD programs and services.

ECA BOARD

OF TRUSTEES

H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

 

H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin MOhamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Chairman of the Office of Development and Martyrs Families Affairs at the Presidential Court
Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority

ECA BOARD

OF TRUSTEES

H.H. Sheikha Mariam bint Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Member

ECA BOARD

OF TRUSTEES

HH Sheikha Shamsa

H.H. Sheikha Shamsa bint Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Member

ECA BOARD

OF TRUSTEES

H.E. Mansour Al Mansouri
Member of the Executive Council Chairman of the Department of Health.
Member

ECA BOARD

OF TRUSTEES

H.E. Dr. Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili
Chairman of the Department of Community Development.
Member

ECA BOARD

OF TRUSTEES

H.E. Sara Awad Issa Musallam
Chairman of the Department of Education and Knowledge.
Member

ECA BOARD

OF TRUSTEES

H.E. Chancellor Ali Mohammed Abdullah Al Balooshi
Attorney General of Abu Dhabi.
Member

ECA BOARD

OF TRUSTEES

H.E. Al Reem Abdullah Al Falasi
Secretary General of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood.
Member