The Primeiros Anos a Nossa Prioridade campaign aims to raise national awareness of, and to influence policies and investments on, early childhood development as a key dimension in building a healthier and sustainable society.
The national coalition’s partners aim to promote equal opportunities for all under 6 children, with special attention to the first 1,000 days of life, and that their families were able to provide them a safe attachment and a healthy safe and nurturing environment.
The national campaign Primeiros Anos a Nossa Prioridade takes place as part of the European campaign First Years First Priority.
Parents and caregivers need a facilitating environment of laws, policies, services and community support to assist them in providing their young children with nurturing care.”
Country Profiles for Early Childhood Development 2020 UNICEF
The Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Labor, Solidarity and Social Security have approved the Pedagogical Guidelines for Creche (OPC), regarding education from birth to 3 years of age, as a right of the child and the family.
Early Years Matter – First Years, First Priority Manifesto. Members of the First Years, First Priority campaign have identified 6 priorities for the next European Parliament mandate and the next European Commission work programme.
Continuing with “Did you know that…?” initiative, promoted by ProChild CoLAB, have counted with contributions from Fundação Nossa Senhora do Bom Sucesso, as a partners of the campaign, disseminated on social networks in March 2024.
