Early childhood care and education
'Acompáñame a Crecer': Guatemala's Early Childhood Education Programme for Comprehensive Development
Executive Summary, The Ministry of Education of Guatemala with the support of UNICEF has created the early childhood education programme ´Acompáñame a Crecer´ to fulfill the state´s obligation to provide education for all citizens Recognizing the importance of early childhood development particularly the significant brain development that occurs in the first few years of life the programme aims to promote the early childhood development of children from conception to four years old It ensures that children enjoy their basic rights while respecting the country´s cultural and linguistic diversity´Acompáñame a Crecer´ serves children aged zero to four and their families with the involvement of the community leaders organizations and institutions providing education health nutrition and protection services The programme emphasizes intersectoral and community supportTo offer a comprehensive programme the Governmental Agreement No 2392020 was established defining interinstitutional coordination between the Ministry of Education Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare Ministry of Social Development Ministry of Agriculture Livestock and Food Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources and the Food and Nutritional Security Secretariat of the Presidential Office These institutions work together to fulfill the programme´s objectives and components Early Learning Health and Hygiene Nutrition and Food Security Protection and Safety and Understanding and Commitment
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