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Our Vision

All children under-5 years of age with disabilities and their families have timely and equitable access to appropriate support for optimal early childhood development by 2030.​

Our Mission

  • To advocate for specific improvement in the proportion of children under-5 years with disabilities receiving organised family-centred early intervention services for the beneficiaries of the targeted reduction in under-5 mortality with disabilities.
  • To develop an accountability mechanism [tagged “U5Disabilites2030”] for global initiatives for early childhood development for children under-5 years with disabilities within the framework of SDG 4.2.1 and relevant United Nation’s conventions and resolutions.
  • To facilitate priority consideration for children under-5 years with disabilities based on the best available scientific evidence on early detection and intervention.
  • To identify and support initiatives aimed at reducing the incidence of avoidable developmental disabilities among children under-5 years.
  • To disseminate research findings that will advance improved community-oriented policies and services for children under-5 years with disabilities and their families.
  • To facilitate an inclusive and embracing societal attitude for children with disabilities. ​
  • To serve as a reliable resource-hub for supporting families and carers of children under-5 years with disabilities and foster partnership with other organisations with shared vision for childhood disabilities.

Steering Committee

Prof. Nihad Almasri
Jordan
Prof. Nem-Yun Boo
​Malaysia
Dr. Cecilia Breinbauer
​Chile
Prof. Adrian C. Davis
​UK
Prof. Mijna Hadders-Algra
​Netherlands
Prof. M.K.C. Nair
India
Dr. Bolajoko O. Olusanya
Nigeria
Prof. Scott M. Wright
USA
Advisory Board 
Prof. Charles R.J.C. Newton (Kenya), Prof. Maureen Samms-Vaughan (Jamaica), Prof. Donald Wertlieb (USA) 
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