Every child is a little star. Help them shine.

Simple, age-by-age guidance for parents, and a clear part to play for the village, school, ward, donors and government around every child.

Where do you fit in?

Every adult around a child can help. Pick your role for a short, practical list of what to do.

Programmes for the moments that matter

Each one joins up what parents do at home with what the community does around them.

Seven stages, from before birth to 18

Each stage builds on the last. Open one to see the milestones and what helps.

  1. Pre-birthConception to birth
  2. Infancy0–3 years
  3. Early Childhood3–6 years
  4. Middle Childhood6–9 years
  5. Late Childhood9–12 years
  6. Early Adolescence12–15 years
  7. Late Adolescence15–18 years

Raising a child takes a village

Bring a programme to your community, fund one, or give a few hours a month.