WED

MOVEMENT

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.

HOW DO WE

BRING THIS MOVEMENT TO LIFE?

We believe a brighter future starts in the early years but helping children flourish to their full potential takes all of us.

Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Week 2025 brings this vision to life - an Emirate-wide celebration that turns everyday spaces into joyful, learning-rich environments for young children and families.

Anchored in the Year of Community, we invite partners to co-create inspiring experiences that support early development and stronger family connections.

OUR MISSION

AND VISION

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.

VISON

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.

WED

CHAIR

HE Reem Al Hashimy 
Minister of State for International Cooperation and Chairperson of the National Committee on Sustainable Development Goals and Chairperson of Dubai Cares.

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