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PDF 2017
African Story(Telling) Initiative Facilitator's Handbook

This training manual developed by World Education Inc./Bantwana provides facilitators with methods and modules for using storytelling to support children's well-being and education in sub-Saharan Africa. It includes practical activities, prompts, and coaching techniques for developing literacy and narrative skills.

PDF 2016
African Indigenous Care-Giving Practices: Stimulating Early Childhood Development and Education in Kenya

This article explores how indigenous motivational care-giving practices and community involvement can enhance early childhood development and facilitate children's transition from home environments to formal schooling in Kenya.

PDF 2015
Family Strengthening in Focus: Parenting in Africa Network Yearbook (2015-2016)

This yearbook outlines the Parenting in Africa Network's initiatives in family strengthening, positive parenting, and child protection across multiple African countries. It highlights strategies for integrating early childhood development with parenting education and positive discipline.

PDF 2015
The South African National Curriculum Framework for Children from Birth to Four (Abridged Version)

This abridged national curriculum framework outlines early learning and development areas for children from birth to four years in South Africa, focusing on holistic development, foundational learning, and quality early childhood education services.

PDF 2015
Africa Regional Nutrition Strategy 2015-2025

This African Union strategy outlines a comprehensive framework to eliminate malnutrition and stunting among children under five across the continent, directly supporting early childhood development outcomes.

PDF 2013
Skilful Parenting and Moulding Behaviour at an Early Age: Bridging the Gap Between What We Know and What We Do

This report examines parental involvement, parenting practices, and behavior modification in early childhood development across Kenya. It evaluates the impact of parenting skills on child growth, home-to-school transitions, and the need for integrated early childhood policies.

PDF 2013
Getting the Basics Right: An Essential Package of Services and Support for ECD

This document outlines an essential package of multisectoral services and support for early childhood development in South Africa, from conception to early schooling. It examines the risks faced by young children in poverty and highlights the critical need for health, nutrition, and early learning interventions.

PDF 2013
Parenting and Culture: Evidence from Some African Communities

This book chapter examines parenting styles, cultural practices, and child-rearing methods across various sub-Saharan African communities, highlighting their importance for early childhood development and socialization.

PDF 2013
In-Service Training of Teachers (INSET): Performance and Expenditure Review

This document examines the national Department of Basic Education's plan for in-service teacher training in South Africa. It includes an expenditure analysis of human resource development spending in education departments and presents a costing model for various INSET policy scenarios.

PDF 2012
South Africa’s Child Support Grant: Impact Evaluation on Early Childhood Development, Education, and Well-being

This document evaluates South Africa's Child Support Grant, examining its impacts on early childhood development, nutrition, stunting reduction, schooling, and household well-being through a mixed-methods research design.

PDF 2010
Shaping the Future: Through the Voices of African Parents

This publication explores the real-life stories and challenges of African parents and caregivers, highlighting the vital role of families in early childhood development, socialization, and child-rearing practices across the region.

PDF 2010
Models of Best Practices in Community Based Early Childhood Development: Case Studies from Kenya

This publication examines community-driven early childhood development (ECD) models and best practices implemented by the Kenya Community Development Foundation across various regions from 2005 to 2010. It highlights holistic child care, teaching methods, safety, and community resource mobilization for young children.