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SUMMARY:Salah Feeding Programme
DESCRIPTION:The World Food Programme (WFP)\, an agency of the United Nations\, has hailed the Nigerian government for its investment in its National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme (NHGSFP)\, describing it as the best in Africa. \nThe agency said it is partnering with the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs\, Disaster Management and Social Development (FMHADMSD) to provide ICT equipment including tablets\, towards promoting nutrition education and better eating habits in the next stage of the feeding programme. \nThe tablets\, it said\, will provide access to the PLUS Schools Menus\, a free tool to help nutrition officers design nutritious menus for schools. \nA statement jointly signed by Halima Oyelade of FMHADMSD\, and Chi Lael\, of the WFP said the outcome of a joint assessment of the programme prompted the decision for the technical support
URL:https://mleyfoundation.org/event/salah-feeding-programme/
LOCATION:LGA Primary School Zuba\, LEA Primary School Zuba\, Abuja\, FCT\, 901101\, Nigeria
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SUMMARY:Zero Project Conference 2024
DESCRIPTION:We are glad to share that Maple Leaf Early Years Foundation (MLEYF) has been announced as a Zero Project 2024 awardee!\n \nMLEYF is being recognized for its groundbreaking work in providing inclusive early childhood and primary education in displaced settings\, host\, and rural communities in Nigeria. \nOur innovative Inclusive Education in Emergencies in Transitional Learning Centres program is making a real difference in the lives of children and families affected by crisis.\nBy ensuring access to quality education\, MLEYF is creating opportunities for growth\, empowerment\, and a brighter future. \nWe will receive this prestigious award at the Zero Conference 2024 in Vienna\, held from February 21-23 at the United Nations Vienna office.\nIt’s a remarkable opportunity to showcase our impactful work on a global stage and connect with like-minded individuals and organizations dedicated to inclusive education. \nLet’s continue to support and promote inclusive education\, creating a world where every child has the opportunity to thrive. \nCheck out more information about the Zero Project here and for a full list of Zero Project Awardees 2024 on the Zero Project Website  
URL:https://mleyfoundation.org/event/zero-project-conference-2024/
LOCATION:United Nations Building Vienna\, Wagramer Str. 5\, 1220 Wien\, Vienna\, Austria
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SUMMARY:Maple Leaf Early Years Foundation ECD Webinars
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we learn about Early Childhood Development in our new series – MLEYF ECD Webinars. \nThe webinars are designed for parents\, ECE professionals\, caregivers and teachers who are interested in increasing their knowledge in early childhood development and education. \nOur first webinar is a 4-part series on BRAIN DEVELOPMENT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD. \nClick below on the flyer link for dates and registration links.\n  \nECD Training Webinar Flyer
URL:https://mleyfoundation.org/event/maple-leaf-early-years-foundation-ecd-webinars/
LOCATION:virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar event
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SUMMARY:Foundations of Early Brain Development
DESCRIPTION:Topic\n\nFoundations of Early Brain Development\n\n\n\nJoin us for the first edition of the Maple Leaf Early Years Foundation ECD Webinar Series\, a four-part exploration of brain development in early childhood. In this opening session\, we’ll dive into key scientific discoveries about the foundations of early brain growth and break down research findings to better understand how young children’s brains work in their formative years.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\nDate and time:    Aug 4\, 2026 01:00 PM West Central Africa \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Link\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister here for Foundations of Early Brain Development
URL:https://mleyfoundation.org/event/foundations-of-early-brain-development/
LOCATION:virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260811T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260811T140000
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SUMMARY:#2: Building the Brain - the First Five Years: Relationships Build Brains
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, we will focus on relationships and why human interaction is one of the most powerful influences on brain development. We will explore serve-and-return interactions\, attachment\, emotional regulation\, resilience\, and toxic stress. \nClick below to register \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister here for Building the Brain in the First 5 Years
URL:https://mleyfoundation.org/event/2-building-the-brain-the-first-five-years-relationships-build-brains/
LOCATION:virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260818T130000
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SUMMARY:# 3: Nutrition\, Environment and Screen Time
DESCRIPTION:# 3: Nutrition\, Environment and Screen Time \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWelcome to Webinar 3! In this session\, we’re exploring three key factors that shape development: nutrition\, environmental influences\, and screen time. These are everyday decisions parents\, caregivers\, and educators navigate\, and the choices they make can greatly affect children’s learning\, behavior\, and overall growth. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick below to register\nRegister here for Nutrition\, Environment and Screen Time
URL:https://mleyfoundation.org/event/3-nutrition-environment-and-screen-time/
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CATEGORIES:Webinar event
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SUMMARY:# 4: Lifelong Impact\, Policy and Action
DESCRIPTION:# 4: Lifelong Impact\, Policy and Action\n\n\n\n\nWelcome to the final webinar in the BRAIN DEVELOPMENT IN THE EARLY YEARS series! This session ties together everything we’ve explored so far—brain development\, relationships\, nutrition\, environment\, and screen time. While early experiences don’t decide everything\, they lay a strong foundation for learning\, health\, and overall wellbeing. So\, how can we keep the momentum going strong for Early Childhood Development? \n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick below to register:\n\n\n\nRegister here for Lifelong Impact\, Policy and Action
URL:https://mleyfoundation.org/event/4-lifelong-impact-policy-and-action/
LOCATION:virtual
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SUMMARY:Beyond Academics: Raising Whole Children in a World Obsessed with Achievements
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URL:https://mleyfoundation.org/event/beyond-academics-raising-whole-children-in-a-world-obsessed-with-achievements/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20260929T130000
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SUMMARY:Executive Function and Self-Regulation in the Early Years
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we will be exploring Executive function and self-regulation in Early Childhood. These are the skills children use when they pause before acting\, or keep a small piece of information in mind\, or shift when a plan changes\, and recover after something feels hard. How does this happen? How can we support children in the early years to develop their executive function skills? We will delve into all this in this webinar. \nRegister here for Executive Function & Self Regulation in ECD
URL:https://mleyfoundation.org/event/executive-function-and-self-regulation-in-the-early-years/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270401
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SUMMARY:FREE Early Childhood Care Development (ECCD) Skills Training Program
DESCRIPTION:Maple Leaf Early Years Foundation\, in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Education and the World Bank\, under the IDEAS-TVET Initiative\, invites eligible candidates to participate in a free six-month skills acquisition program in Early Childhood Care Development. \nThis training program is designed for individuals who are interested in building a career in Early Childhood Development to equip them with the practical knowledge\, professional skills and hands-on experience required to successfully operate\, own or work in an early childhood development facility. \nThe six-month program is structured to be in-person\, and hands-on\, with 3 months of intensive classroom training and 3 months hands-on internship\, where trainees will be placed in early childhood development centres to practice what they have learned in class. \nTo apply:\n\nMust be a resident of Abuja\nMust possess a minimum of ND\, HND\, B.Sc. (or its equivalent)\nMust have an interest in childcare\, child development and early childhood development and education\n\nBenefits of joining this training:\n\nMonthly stipends will be provided for each successful candidate throughout the duration of the program\nPractical experience in established daycare centres during the internship period\nProfessional certificates will be issued upon successful completion\nOpportunities to access start-up capital (subject to program guidelines)\nOpportunities for employment in the ECCD sector\nMentorship\, professional guidance and continuous monitoring from training through business start-up\n\nHow to apply:\nSend a Whatsapp message to +234 8038265331 or an email to info@mleyfoundation.org\, indicating: \n\nyour name\nyour location within Abuja\nyour reason for wanting to participate in this training
URL:https://mleyfoundation.org/event/free-early-childhood-care-development-eccd-skills-training-program/
LOCATION:MLEYF Training Centre\, No. 2 Emmanuel Emovon Close\, Katampe Extension\, Abuja FCT\, Nigeria\, Abuja\, FCT Abuja\, Nigeria
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