05/01/2026
🗓️ Years Change, But the Window of Opportunity Remains the Same.
As we turn the page to 2026, our calendars reset. New goals are set, and new resolutions are made.
But for a newborn arriving today, the clock that matters most isn't the one on the wall—it’s the biological clock of the First 1000 Days.
Why ECD Remains Our "North Star" at Sushena
Despite the changing years, our core focus at Sushena Health Foundation remains unshakable. Why? Because the science of the developing brain doesn't change:
The 86 Billion Neuron Blueprint: A child is born with nearly all the neurons they will ever have.
The Construction Zone: In these first few years, the brain forms connections at an astounding rate—up to 1 million new neural connections per second.
The "Highways" of Life: By age 3, the brain has reached 80% of its adult size. The quality of nutrition, love, and stimulation a child receives now literally builds the "highways" for their future intelligence, emotional health, and resilience.
Our Commitment for 2026
We cannot pause. We cannot wait. Because for a child, "later" is too late.
This year, we renew our vow to protect this critical window through:
Universal Lactation Care: Expanding our Dhaatri Milk Bank network to ensure every vulnerable infant has access to the perfect brain-building food—Mother's Milk.
Maternal Nutrition: Ensuring mothers are nourished so their babies can thrive.
Holistic Development: Advocating for the comprehensive physical and emotional growth that prevents future healthcare burdens.
The year has changed, but our mission hasn't. Here’s to nurturing the next generation of 86 billion brilliant minds.
