Early childhood development programme to be ‘eyes and ears’ for child rights

A section of the gathering at the launch of the Early Childhood Development (ECD) Programme yesterday.

The Early Childhood and Development (ECD) programme was launched yesterday and according to Minister of Human Services and Social Security Jennifer Webster it is the “ears and eyes” to ensuring children’s rights are not violated while at the same time laying the groundwork for them to lead productive lives.

Addressing the launch at De Impeccable Banquet Hall on Brickdam yesterday morning, Webster said that between zero