For men who have grown up in traditional communities, childcare and household chores are seen as the sole responsibility of women. But a program targeting fathers of young children in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, is encouraging men to rethink their long-held beliefs, and to understand the positive impact their involvement can have on gender equality and child development.

Habib was showing signs of developmental delay, worrying his parents. After enrolling him in a Gender Transformative Early Childhood Development Centre, supported through AHP, he is improving his communication and listening skills.

Through access to gender-transformative early childhood education in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, children like Ahana are developing holistic social skills and knowledge that will support them for life.

Preschool meals supported through the AHP response in Sri Lanka are helping kids like Chamod to thrive, while reducing financial pressure on parents.

Six year old Asfer, who lives with cerebral palsy, has progressed in leaps and bounds since his family enrolled him in an AHP-supported Early Childhood Development Centre and were able to access physiotherapy support.