STRETCH Initiative: Centering Refugee Voices in Early Childhood Care

The STRETCH initiative is reshaping how early childhood care is understood and delivered in humanitarian settings. At its core is a simple but powerful belief: refugee communities know best what care, safety, and development mean for their children. Through a decolonial and participatory research model, STRETCH places refugee voices at the center of co-creating early childhood development solutions. These solutions are deeply rooted in culture, context, and lived experiences, ensuring that every child has the foundation to thrive.