Giving Bahamian Children Every Chance for Success!

Program Update: Nurturing Early Childhood Development with National Play Date

At the Organization for Responsible Governance (ORG), our commitment to fostering social and economic opportunity for all in The Bahamas extends to the youngest members of our community. Through our National Play Date early childhood development program, we look to make a positive impact in the lives of children and families in marginalized communities across our beautiful islands.

Addressing Economic Challenges for Bahamian Families

The recent economic challenges have placed additional burdens on Bahamian families, making it more essential than ever to provide support for our children's social and communication developmental milestones. Many families are facing constraints of both time and resources. The National Play Date program is our solution to help parents nurture their children's development through simple yet effective means.

Creating Fun Learning Experiences

National Play Date equips parents with age-appropriate stories, songs, and interactive activities that can be enjoyed with their children. These fun day-to-day interactions are designed to promote early childhood development while fostering strong parent-child bonds.

Meeting Growing Needs

As the need for our program continues to grow, ORG is committed to expanding its reach and impact. We aim to build partnerships and secure resources to offer proven tools and resources in user-friendly formats to families in need. Our long-term goal is to establish sustainable partnerships with schools, community groups, and the government to ensure the continuity of this crucial initiative.

Our Objectives Remain Clear

Our objectives remain steadfast:

- Raise awareness about the importance of early childhood development and the benefits of investing in quality programs and services for young children.

- Develop and implement initiatives that enhance access to early childhood education, healthcare, nutrition, and social support for children in disadvantaged communities.

- Strengthen partnerships among government agencies, non-profit organizations, and community-based initiatives to ensure a holistic approach to early childhood development.

- Provide training and capacity-building opportunities for early childhood educators and caregivers, enhancing their skills and knowledge in providing high-quality care and education.

- Offer valuable data on registered childhood centers in The Bahamas to aid in informed decision-making.

Your Support Matters

Through GlobalGiving Campaigns, ORG will be seeking support to expand our National Play Date program. We aim to establish 3-4 community-based training programs for parents and their children. We sincerely hope that you will continue to support and believe in our program, as your contributions make a tangible difference in the lives of young Bahamians.

Together, we can continue to nurture the potential of our children, ensuring a brighter and more promising future for The Bahamas. Thank you for being a part of our journey.

Although, no additional support was gained through the last Little by Little Campaign, ORG Bahamas volunteers continue to identify and disseminate digital materials and information so that parents in marginilized communities across the Bahamas can foster development in their young children through fun day to day interactions.

The current economic challenges have increased the burdens of expense and time on Bahamian families and more children than ever need support to meet  their social and communication developmental milestones. The National Play Date program helps to  achieve this through providing parents using simple  but means tested tools like age appropriate stories and songs trhey can enjoy with their children. 

To meet this growing needs, ORG wants to build this program to offer proven resources and tools in easy to use forms to those families with a  need and establish  long term partnerships with schools, other groups, and the government for sustainability. 

Through the 2023  GlobalGiving Campaigns, ORG will be asking for seek support for additional  National Play Date training programs for parents and their children.  We hope you will continue your support and belief in our program.