Objectives of APPEAR !

The objectives for which the association is established are:

1. To undertake, promote, encourage and assist the Research of the needs and problems of the child in his Early Childhood (in the age group of 0 to 10 and hereinafter referred to as the “Child”) and to advocate for the child’s rights, survival, development, protection and participation.

2. To advocate for the ‘Right to Quality’ programme in Early Childhood Education & Development (hereinafter referred to as the ECED) and to facilitate & conduct quality programmes.

3. To advocate for the ‘Right to Education’ ( as enshrined in the constitution of India)and to facilitate or provide equal opportunities to children without discrimination of gender, caste, creed, religion, disabilities, different abilities or children affected and infected by HIV/ AIDS etc.

4. To establish, conduct or assist institutions, including training institutions for teachers, for the development of the child and also to apply to state and central governments for conducting and awarding certificate, diploma and degree courses in Early Childhood Education.

5. To promote quality ECED programmes through professional assistance and guidance and to conduct innovative and diverse programmes to enhance the capacity of all the stakeholders

6. To develop, advocate and promote use of developmentally, culturally and contextually appropriate curriculum and practices in all ECED programmes including that of children with special needs and also work towards its implementation

7. To collaborate and network with all stakeholders including government departments and other organised institutions concerned with the development and welfare of the child including the special needs, rights, etc.

8. To constantly work towards improving the regulatory mechanisms for monitoring, assessment and accreditation of ECED programmes and collaborate with govt departments to be the nodal agency for the purpose

9. To raise funds and mobilise resources of all kind ( human/ finance) to promote the objectives and activities of the association

10. To participate in policy formulation for ECED at State and National levels.

11. To collaborate with International associations having similar objectives by seeking their affiliation or granting affiliation to those associations who seek.

12. To be the centre of excellence in research work related to ECED