In this episode, Ms. Rahat Rizwan, Senior Coordinator for Education and Early Childhood Development (ECD) at the International Rescue Committee (IRC), Pakistan, joins Ms. Khadija Khan, CEO of the Pakistan Alliance for Early Childhood, to discuss IRC’s ongoing efforts to advance ECD, particularly in emergency and crisis contexts. The discussion explores IRC’s global and national
In this episode, Prof. Dr. Nasir Mehmood, Vice Chancellor of Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU), joins Ms. Khadija Khan, CEO of the Pakistan Alliance for Early Childhood (PAFEC), to discuss AIOU’s pivotal role in professionalizing the Early Childhood Development (ECD) sector in Pakistan through technology and distance learning approaches. The conversation begins with a brief
In this episode, Dr. Naeem Zafar—a renowned pediatrician, Chairman of the Pakistan Alliance for Early Childhood (PAFEC) and President of Protection and Help of Children Against Abuse and Neglect (PAHCHAAN)—joins Ms. Khadija Khan, CEO of PAFEC, to discuss Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and their lasting impact on children’s lives. The conversation delves into nature, forms,
In this episode, Syeda Saima Mazhar, National Coordinator for Early Childhood Development at the Aga Khan Education Service, Pakistan (AKESP), joins Ms. Khadija Khan, CEO of the Pakistan Alliance for Early Childhood (PAFEC). They discuss AKESP’s efforts to train teachers for early childhood development and how these initiatives enhance ECD in Pakistan. The conversation explores
In this episode, Dr. Nusrat Rizvi, Professor and Head of the Department of Education at Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University, Islamabad, joins Ms. Khadija Khan, CEO of the Pakistan Alliance for Early Childhood, to discuss the development of mathematical concepts and skills during early childhood and their connection to early brain development. The conversation explores effective strategies
In this episode of the Early Child Development podcast series, Mr. Saleem Malik, a Human Rights Specialist focusing on Gender-based Violence (GBV), joins Ms. Khadija Khan, CEO of the Pakistan Alliance for Early Childhood (PAFEC). Together, they discuss the various forms and causes of GBV and its impact on children’s emotional, psychological, cognitive, and social
In this episode of the Early Child Development podcast series by IMN, Ms. Shumaila BiBi, a Speech Pathologist, joins Ms. Khadija Khan, CEO of the Pakistan Alliance for Early Childhood (PAFEC). They discuss the causes of speech and language delays and disorders, the differences between speech and language, and how to screen for these delays.
In this episode of the Early Child Development podcast series, Dr. Nousheen Abbass, a clinical nutritionist, joins Ms. Khadija Khan, CEO of the Pakistan Alliance for Early Childhood (PAFEC), to discuss the critical role of nutrition in maternal mental health. The discussion highlights the physical and emotional needs of mothers during pregnancy, postpartum, the lactation
In this episode of the Early Child Development podcast series, Mehak Naeem, Member Punjab at the National Commission on the Rights of Child (NCRC), joins Khadija Khan, CEO of the Pakistan Alliance for Early Childhood (PAEC), to discuss critical issues surrounding child protection, rights, and care in Pakistan. The discussion emphasizes the important role of
Shelina Bhamani1*, Khadija Khan2*, Shaista Siddiqui3, Misbah Shams1, Tehreem Fatima2 1 ECD PREP Lead, Program Director Outreach & Asst Professor (ObGyn) Aga Khan University 2CEO Pakistan Alliance for Early Childhood3 Technical Advisor Health Initiatives, Program Lead Ruhbaru, Charter for Compassion *Correspondence: [email protected] & [email protected] Early childhood development (ECD) begins at conception and continues until the