Adarna Group Foundation is committed to creating communities of readers in the Philippines.

It aims to develop the literacy skills and the love for books of Filipino children, starting from the prenatal period until preschool age. These programs can be integrated into the existing practices, resources, and systems of local government units, with the mission to capacitate learning partners with various community and home interventions on early learning and early reading.

Unang Isang Libong Araw

In support of RA 11148 or the “Kalusugan at Nutrisyon ng Magnanay Act,” Unang Isang Libong Araw provides learning sessions and materials for health workers and parents on the first 1000 days of life in the areas of health, nutrition, and early stimulation.

Unang Isang Libong Araw has been implemented in four municipalities.

As the first point of contact of expecting parents, the rural health unit is the main implementing arm of the program. Its staff receive training on promoting and including early literacy in maternal health, prenatal care, and early child development, to support parents of zero- to two-year-old children.

The program includes eight training videos and three booklets for both learning partners (parents and rural health workers).