'Fatherhood, The Church & the First Thousand Days' kicks off on Thursday with the topic 'Why Fathers Matter'. Hear from thought leaders as they unpack what the #FirstThousandDays are, the impact dads can make & the state of fatherhood in SA. sikunye.org.za/events/ #1000DayDads

Building resilience & strength in families and communities is one of the most important investments we can make as a society. But what does that mean? Read more: Centre on the Developing Child, Harvard University ow.ly/MKLn50E33Cb #whyftd #thefirst1000days #resilience

Will we see you at one of our next Church & Early Life webinars? Who is it for? Pastors, church leaders & all interested congregants. Topic: How can the church support & care for young families. Book via our website: sikunye.org.za/the-big-idea/… #FTD #WhyFTD #ConnectCareThrive

Do you worry about how families with very young children have been coping with isolation? Are you looking for a way to help but not sure where to start? Join us at our Church & Early Life webinar where we will explore this important topic. Register: sikunye.org.za/the-big-idea/…

Join us for an interactive event, that explores the opportunity that exists for the local church to play a significant role in supporting the First Thousand Days of a child’s life. Next online webinar: 11 March at 11am Sign up here: sikunye.org.za/the-big-idea/…

"You are invited to contribute to help South Africa realize her potential..." Read on here: sikunye.org.za/south-africas… to find out more. #whyftd #thefirst1000days #thebighwhy

Invest now to see South Africa's future flourish! If every South African made the effort to connect with and show care for families with children in the #thefirst1000days of life, we would grow and nurture greatness in our nation. #whyftd #thebighwhy

Our next round of webinars are starting in March! Join us exploring opportunities for the local church to play a significant role in supporting the First Thousand Days of a child's life. Book for one of the dates listed on our website: sikunye.org.za/church-and-ea…

No parent dreamed of giving birth during a global pandemic. You can help mom and dad feel seen and heard - reach out to them today to hear their experiences, all the while staying safe by abiding by COVID protocols. FAQ: ow.ly/1Pk350DDkaM #first1000days #4thtrimester

Church leaders and members have caught the vision of their local church serving families. For many of these leaders, it started by attending Sikunye's Church and Early Life webinar. Who will you invite? sikunye.org.za/church-and-ea… #thebigwhy #thefirst1000days #churchandearlylife

This is the 'Big Idea' of Sikunye - each church doing what it can with what it has to invest in families to see all children get a strong start to life. sikunye.org.za/big-idea/ #thebigidea #thefirst1000days

It is a time of rapid development! Find out more about the incredible window of opportunity that you & your church can play in the lives of young children by attending our Church and Early Life webinar. ow.ly/q9jU50Dp5Wp #churchandearlylife #thefirst1000days

There are different phases within the First Thousand Days and families will experience different needs and the ways in which you can support them will look different. Read our resource on this topic here: ow.ly/h5R650Dp3ed #thefirst1000days #pregnancy #newlife

Talk to baby - this helps baby get to know mom and dad's voice. This is a great time for dad to start bonding with baby. For more facts have a look at ow.ly/zt4d50Do1e5 #pregnancy #thefirst1000days #pregnancyfacts

Listening to stories broadens children's horizon. As storytellers, grandparents can fulfil one of the most important needs of children: the feeling they belong to a larger story. Watch for more info: ow.ly/2dgA50DiCya #talk #loveplaytalk #grandparents #first1000days

Let’s encourage grandparents to play with their grandchildren and one way to do that is the Vroom app that has age-appropriate games. vroom.org/ #play #loveplaytalk #grandparents #first1000days

Love is shown by always listening, responding & paying attention to baby’s needs – and grandparents do this well! Through Love, Play, Talk in the #First1000Days grandparents can play a part in raising happy, healthy and thriving children. #love #loveplaytalk #grandparents

We have made a room for breastfeeding moms to express milk or breastfeed; we have also installed a baby changing table in our bathroom at our offices. Investing in family-friendly workplace policies to support & care for families in the #first1000days! #ftdfriendlyworkplaces

Everyone needs support in difficult times. Watch this encouraging video from Harvard on how we can build resilience in our families to help all children thrive: ow.ly/AuFP50Cw9JA #16DaysOfActivism #GBV #16Days #ReduceToxicStress #BuildResilience