18 November 2025

Coinciding with World Children’s Day, “The Palestinian Network for Early Childhood Development” held its annual meeting with the participation of its members from various Palestinian institutions, and with the presence of the Arab Network for Early Childhood Development (ANECD), in addition to representatives of the “National Committee for Early Childhood”. The meeting took place at the headquarters of the “A. M. Qattan Foundation” in Ramallah.

The gathering came as part of national and regional efforts to strengthen cooperation in developing early childhood policies and programs, and to exchange expertise and experiences among partners and stakeholders in this field. The meeting also provided an opportunity to discuss the new Arab and national early childhood strategies and to review the joint activity plan of ANECD and the Palestinian Network for 2026.

Participants discussed the member institutions’ plans and the activities implemented during 2025, as well as the initiatives and projects scheduled for implementation in the coming year, including the media plan of “The Palestinian Network” and prospects for collaboration among institutions under its umbrella. The meeting focused on the role of “The Palestinian Network” in the coming phase and on enhancing coordination and joint action aimed at advancing the reality of early childhood in Palestine and the Arab countries.

The meeting was held under the patronage of the “A. M. Qattan Foundation,” in recognition of its continued commitment to supporting community and educational initiatives and its ongoing efforts to provide a safe and stimulating environment for children’s growth and well-being.