Tura, April 22: The A’chik Baptist Dalgipa Krima (ABDK) Women’s Ministry, in collaboration with the Meghalaya State Capability Enhancement Project (SCEP) and Meghalaya Early Childhood Development Mission (MECDM), held a Zonal Programme” at the Bajengdoba Baptist Church in North Garo Hills, Meghalaya, on Saturday to sensitise on Early Childhood Development (ECD) concepts among the participants.

Over 200 women Church leaders including secretaries and convenors, pastors and associate pastors of the ABDK Women’s Ministry from different Baptist churches all over North Garo Hills District attended the program, the concepts of foster holistic child development alongside nurturing ecosystems conducive to responsible parenting within the communities were discussed during the sessions.

As part of Meghalaya’s Early Childhood Development (ECD) Mission, the State has been partnering with faith leaders and community institutions to strengthen the role in educating communities on the importance of Early Childhood development.

Bonjera Nochi A. Sangma, Director of ABDK Women’s Ministry stated that they have spearheaded this initiative along with the Meghalaya ECD mission, aligning to the shared objectives of nurturing children right from infancy.

The interactive sessions were facilitated by Rev. Fraidabell B. Marak, and Mrs. Joynitha G. Momin, Joint secretary-ABDK Women’s Ministry, NGH along with SCEP. Topics ranged from the foundational principles of ECD to the pivotal role of faith-based organizations in shaping children’s development were discussed.

Hands-on training was provided with science-based activities such as Foundational Cups, Brain-Wiring Game, Learning Through Play and Serve-and-Return enabled the participants to gain practical insights into the importance of a nurturing environment for holistic child growth and collective community effort in promoting child well-being.

Thengmay T. Sangma and Ruth R. Marak coordinated the training session which brought together 45 faith leaders from 17 associations (Krima) affiliated with ABDK from all over Meghalaya to Tura. The training familiarized church leaders with fundamental ECD concepts, emphasizing the critical importance of investing in the early childhood period.

The participants were highlighted with various facets of Early Childhood Development to pass on the knowledge to their communities.

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