UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF

his highness
sheikh theyab bin mohamed bin zayed al nahyan

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes' Affairs and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA), the Early Childhood Week serves as a national platform to champion the importance of the early years of a child across the nation. The week is an excellent opportunity for organizations to actively participate by organizing/hosting activations across the country. Through your efforts and collaboration, we are scaling the Week to a national level because we envision a world where all children flourish in a safe and family friendly UAE.

Through the Week, we reach multiple audiences including parents, caregivers, children ages 0-8, the media and content creators.

early childhood week

2026

The theme of the Week highlights the importance of collaboration between government, private sector and the community to build a supportive environment where young children can thrive to their full potential.

Together, we aim to

  • Create opportunities for families to spend quality time together.
  • Enhance the well-being of babies, children, parents and caregivers.
  • Design inclusive policies and services that meet family needs.
  • Position Abu Dhabi as a family-friendly Emirate.

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how to contribute to Early childhood week 2026

community builder
  • Deliver large-scale activations across three or more locations in the UAE
  • Promote the Week’s activations across owned channels
  • Contribute funding of AED 3 million or more (cash or inkind) in support
community enabler
  • Deliver large-scale activations across three or more locations in the UAE
  • Promote the Week’s activations across owned channels
  • Contribute funding of AED 3 million or more (cash or inkind) in support
community activator
  • Deliver large-scale activations across three or more locations in the UAE
  • Promote the Week’s activations across owned channels

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AL USRA
The Ministry of Family delivers a wide range of services designed to strengthen family bonds, safeguard wellbeing, and empower every individual to thrive.
ABU DHABI EARLY CHILDHOOD AUTHORITY
Early Childhood Authority (ECA) aims at promoting optimal child development and well-being through four sectors: Health and Nutrition, Child Protection, Family Support, and Education and Early Care
wed movement
WED Movement brings ideas, people, and systems together through a platform rooted in culture and focused on the future.
ABU DHABI EARLY CHILDHOOD week
Early Childhood Week invites the whole community to come together and embrace a shared role in creating a nurturing, family-friendly Emirate.