An Arabic-language version of the advocacy brief Ahlan Simsim: Evidence for Investment

Global partners have successfully called on the United Nations to adopt an International Day of Play to champion and protect children’s right to play. The International Day of Play will be June 11th, with the inaugural celebration to take place in 2024. Play is a fundamental right for every child. Yet, the importance of play is often forgotten.

The policy brief titled 'Bridging the Early Childhood Development Gap' outlines a collaborative initiative by the Jordanian Ministry of Health and the International Rescue Committee (IRC) to bridge the early childhood development gap in Jordan, emphasizing the importance of responsive caregiving for children's holistic growth. Through the Ahlan Simsim program, the effort targets enhancing healthcare workers' abilities to support children aged 0 to 5 and their caregivers, with a special focus on communities in need, including refugees.

The policy brief titled 'Bridging the Early Childhood Development Gap' outlines a collaborative initiative by the Jordanian Ministry of Health and the International Rescue Committee (IRC) to bridge the early childhood development gap in Jordan, emphasizing the importance of responsive caregiving for children's holistic growth. Through the Ahlan Simsim program, the effort targets enhancing healthcare workers' abilities to support children aged 0 to 5 and their caregivers, with a special focus on communities in need, including refugees.

El proyecto Manos que Cuidan del International Rescue Committee busca apoyar el desarrollo integral, cuidado y protección de niños y niñas migrantes y de la comunidad de acogida de 0 a 5 años en Ecuador. Luego de la implementación inicial de Manos que Cuidan, el International Rescue Committee (IRC) desarrolló un reporte con reflexiones y aprendizajes que organizaciones pueden replicar.

This summer, The IRC in Dallas partnered with the George W. Bush Institute to be a part of their Liberty and Leadership Forum.

The IRC in Dallas highlights a long-time partner--Northridge Presbyterian Church.