First Step (FS) is private consulting company established in 2024 in Iraq to deliver context-specific solutions in the areas of education, training, and early childhood development (ECD)
Who is FS?
Since 2014, the
activities of the Childhood Advisory Team have been launched to support the
education sector and early childhood development. However, our work was limited
to voluntary activities in this field. With the arrival of 2024, the team's
management decided to fully transition into an officially registered
institution while maintaining the team's volunteer activities. The first step
was the establishment of an Iraqi consulting firm in 2024, headquartered in
Baghdad. It was created to provide specialized solutions tailored to the local
context in the fields of education, training, and early childhood development
(ECD), aiming to achieve advanced outcomes in developing caregivers, teachers,
parents, and children.
Our Goal
FS is committed to providing effective and innovative solutions to understand and address some of the most complex education, training and children issues. With interactive methods as our goal, FSC embraces and engages multiple factors affecting education and ECD in Iraq and other MENA countries.
We uphold the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and ethical conduct in all aspects of our work.
We prioritize measurable impact and outcomes, ensuring our efforts lead to positive changes in education and early childhood development.
We innovate to deliver cutting-edge solutions that address complex education, training, and early childhood development challenges.
We hold ourselves accountable to our stakeholders, delivering on commitments with reliability and professionalism. .
We are committed to achieving advanced results through rigorous research, effective methodologies, and continuous improvement.
We employ interactive and participatory methods to engage learners and stakeholders, ensuring active involvement and better outcomes
FSC considers multiple factors affecting education and ECD, integrating them into our comprehensive solutions
We leverage the latest research, technology, and innovative techniques to stay at the forefront of the education and ECD fields
Our solutions are designed with sustainability in mind, aiming for long-term impact and continuous improvement
AREAS OF INTERVENTION
Educational Workshops and Seminars: Organizing workshops and seminars on various topics related to education and child development for parents, educators, and caregivers.
Conferences and Symposiums: Hosting conferences and symposiums to share best practices, research findings, and innovative approaches in the field of education and ECD.
Community Engagement Events: Facilitating community events that promote awareness and involvement in early childhood development and education.
Offering counseling services to parents to help them understand and address their children's developmental needs and challenges.
Family Therapy: Providing therapy sessions for families to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen family relationships.
Behavioral Support: Assisting families in managing and modifying children's behavioral issues through evidence-based strategies.
Conducting training programs for teachers and educational staff to enhance their pedagogical skills and knowledge.
Parental Training Programs: Offering training sessions for parents to equip them with effective parenting techniques and strategies.
Skill-building Workshops: Organizing workshops for families and educators on various topics such as child psychology, learning disabilities, and inclusive education.
Designing comprehensive and culturally relevant curricula for early childhood education programs.
Program Implementation: Assisting educational institutions in implementing effective early childhood education programs.
Monitoring and Evaluation: Providing ongoing monitoring and evaluation services to ensure the success and sustainability of early childhood programs.
Conducting research on various aspects of child development to inform program design and policy-making.
Impact Studies: Evaluating the impact of early childhood education and development initiatives on children's learning and development outcomes.
Policy Research: Providing evidence-based research to support the development of effective education and ECD policies.
Developing and distributing high-quality educational materials such as books, learning kits, and digital resources.
Interactive Learning Tools: Creating interactive and engaging learning tools that support early childhood education and development.
Child Development Resources: Providing resources that assist parents, caregivers, and educators in supporting children's developmental milestones.
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Children Can Do More,
Can Be More
The idea encourages us to take responsibility, no matter how small, and recognize the value of every act of kindness and support. Ultimately, it’s a call to action for everyone to do what they can, knowing that even small efforts can have a significant impact.
