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NGO / Civil Society

Funda Engadini - Learning in the Garden Programme

Funda Engadini - Learning in the Garden programme supports early childhood development in rural areas by creating food gardens and providing a nature-based curriculum to improve learning, health, and nutrition for young children. The programme works with ECD centres, practitioners, and families to c

children poverty access

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Lulamaphiko

NGO / Civil Society

Play-Based Early Learning for Children 3-6 Years Among the Marginalized Communities

Early Start Africa works with parents, teachers, and communities to provide quality early learning to children 3-6 years old in marginalized communities through play-based learning, nutrition, and parenting support. They also advocate for accessible and cost-effective early childhood education with

children quality early learning teachers

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Early Start Africa

NGO / Civil Society

Teacher Capacity Building in Rwanda for Nursery teachers, primary teachers and school leaders

TEACH Rwanda partners with pre-primary and primary schools to strengthen teaching quality and improve children's learning experiences through sustained professional development and mentoring for teachers and school leaders. The initiative supports around 59 in-service teachers and 4 school leaders a

outcomes quality pre-primary and primary schools

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TEACH Rwanda

NGO / Civil Society

Nutrition, Early Childhood Development, and women empowerment through an Integrated Children’s center for lower-income families of Addis Ababa

N4ED's Integrated Children's Center provides nutrition, early childhood development, and women's empowerment services to lower-income families in Addis Ababa, aiming to break the cycle of poverty and support lifelong development. The center offers childcare, health services, and training to support

child nutrition proper nutrition malnutrition

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Nutrition for education and development

NGO / Civil Society

A National Database of ECD Forums

Umncedi is an ECD Resource Hub that provides small grants to ECD Centres to support registration and resource development, and connects early learning programmes to relevant content and resources through a national network of ECD Forums.

ecd centres resources ecd resource hub

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DG Murray Trust / Umncedi

Academic / Research

Community-Based Early Childhood Education and Foundational Learning Programme in Rwanda

Bright Hills Academy is a community-based initiative in Rwanda that strengthens early childhood development and foundational literacy and numeracy skills for children from underserved communities. It provides structured early learning opportunities through a child-centered and play-based approach to

primary school early childhood development quality early childhood education

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Bright Hills Academy Ltd

NGO / Civil Society

Early Childhood Education Access and Quality (ECEAQ) Program

The Early Childhood Education Access and Quality Program strengthens teacher capacity and instructional quality in rural Liberian communities through targeted professional development, improving classroom instruction and educator effectiveness. It benefits early childhood educators and children aged

early childhood education rural communities the national curriculum

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Concern Rural Children Universe (CRCU)

NGO / Civil Society

School Readiness Initiative in Zimbabwe

The School Readiness Initiative in Zimbabwe is a national early childhood education program that strengthens the quality, equity, and consistency of Early Childhood Education for ECE A and B learners through teacher development, community engagement, and child development monitoring. It aims to impr

early childhood education zimbabwe primary education

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Child Protection Society

Academic / Research

Johannesburg School for Autism (JSA)

The Johannesburg School for Autism provides specialized education and support to children with autism, aiming to equip them with skills for economic involvement and employability. The school offers a tailored curriculum to help learners with autism access education and contribute to society.

children care objectives

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Johannesburg School for Autism

NGO / Civil Society

Community based Early literacy program in Uganda, Kasese

The Tangu Utoto Foundation Literacy and Early Learning Initiative is a community-based program in Uganda that improves literacy, school readiness, and learning outcomes for children aged 3-12 in underserved communities. It strengthens foundational literacy and numeracy skills, increases access to qu

access school readiness young children

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Tangu Utoto Foundation

NGO / Civil Society

Family Literacy Initiative Program- Liberia

The Family Literacy Initiative empowers parents in economically challenged Liberian communities to support their children's early literacy and school readiness, while also strengthening adult literacy and improving early childhood learning outcomes. It has reached over 900 parents and children in ei

rural communities parents early childhood learning outcomes

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WE-CARE Foundation

NGO / Civil Society

Food Security initiative advancing nutrition

Funda Khula addresses systems barriers to early learning access by providing equitable tools, knowledge, and services to ensure all children can thrive. The initiative focuses on community action, removing resource barriers, community-based learning, empowering caregivers, addressing nutrition, and

access education caregivers

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Soshanguve Early Childhood Development Foundation

NGO / Civil Society

Bridging the Education Gap (Making Learning Possible)

Bridging the Education Gap is a holistic initiative that integrates mental health expertise into early childhood development to ensure children are emotionally regulated and ready to learn. It provides targeted interventions for children with learning disabilities, embedding professional therapy ses

disabilities early childhood development dyslexia

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Nyssa Mental Health Services

NGO / Civil Society

Integrated Community-Based ECED-FLN, Nutrition, Health, and Household Resilience Programme in Rural Malawi

This initiative improves early learning outcomes and child wellbeing in rural Malawi by integrating early childhood stimulation, nutrition, health, and household economic strengthening. It targets children aged 0-8 and their caregivers through community-based delivery, home-based learning, and Commu

early childhood stimulation young children foundational literacy

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Yamba Malawi

Academic / Research

Community Based Early Childhood Development

RoyalLink Academy provides accessible and affordable Early Childhood Development training to equip participants with knowledge and skills to support children's holistic development from birth to eight years. The initiative targets unemployed youth, women, and aspiring ECD practitioners, aiming to im

poverty early childhood development early learning opportunities

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Royallink Academy

Private Sector

Teaching African languages through play

Izwi Lami makes African language learning accessible and joyful for young learners through play-based experiences that integrate songs, stories, and interactive activities, promoting cultural pride and linguistic confidence.

children language play-based learning

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Izwi Lami

NGO / Civil Society

Yamba Malawi: Ending Childhood Poverty

Yamba Malawi's Childhoods and Livelihoods Program provides integrated support to ultra-poor households with young children, combining temporary consumption support, livelihood development, caregiver training, and climate resilience building to reduce poverty and create lasting pathways out of povert

poverty early childhood families

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Yamba Malawi

NGO / Civil Society

Community Based Early Learning - Western Cape

This initiative aims to close the gap in early childhood education by providing resources and training to under-resourced ECD centres in the Western Cape. It focuses on teacher training, infrastructure, learning, nutrition, play, and nurturing to give young South African children a quality education

teachers quality education training

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Semela Foundation

NGO / Civil Society

Nawirisha Community-led Childcare Policy Advocacy Initiative

The Nawirisha Community-led Childcare Policy Advocacy Initiative works with women informal childcare providers and community leaders in Nairobi's informal settlements to improve childcare practices and advocate for increased support from local government authorities. It co-designs and implements com

local government authorities community-led childcare policy advocacy women informal childcare providers

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Nawirisha

NGO / Civil Society

Advancing Early Childhood Education through AECEA and EARLYFEST Initiatives in Ghana and beyond.

The Africa Early Childhood Education Awards and Early Childhood Education Festival initiatives recognize excellence and advocate for increased investment in early childhood education and development in Africa. They promote quality, inclusive, and equitable education by celebrating achievements of ed

early childhood education africa development

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Human Rights Reporters Ghana

NGO / Civil Society

Mentoring & support for trainees

This initiative provides experiential learning, mentoring, and support for early childhood development practitioners and principals to improve the quality of care and education for children under 5 years in the Cape Town Metro, particularly in Khayelitsha. It aims to equip children with school readi

early identification stimulation support

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Ikamva Labantu Charitable Trust

NGO / Civil Society

Improving Foundational Literacy Through Joyful Child-Centered Learning

Watoto Wasome is a Kenyan-based literacy initiative that ensures every child develops foundational literacy skills through joyful, child-centered learning. It provides play-based learning, structured phonics instruction, and culturally relevant storybooks to children aged 3-10 years in underserved c

children educators underserved communities

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Watoto Wasome

NGO / Civil Society

Play, Thrive and Learn: Inclusive Early Childhood Development and Foundational Learning Initiative in Kyaka Refugee Settlement

The Play, Thrive and Learn Initiative is an inclusive Early Childhood Education and Development program that improves learning, wellbeing, and developmental outcomes for young children aged 3-8 in refugee and host communities in Uganda. It integrates nurturing care, play-based learning, and inclusiv

early childhood education disabilities eced

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Chance for Childhood

NGO / Civil Society

Community based early literacy program in Manyara Tanzania

The Community-Based Early Literacy Program in Manyara, Tanzania, improves foundational literacy skills among young children by strengthening community-based early learning systems and promoting quality Early Childhood Development services. It targets children aged 3-8 years, particularly in marginal

lifelong learning primary school early learning

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Promotion of intergrated development and reliefservices(PIDERS)

NGO / Civil Society

Implementation of Inclusive Early Childhood Education in 22 District in Rwanda

This initiative implemented inclusive early childhood education in 22 districts in Rwanda, increasing accessibility of ECD services for children with disabilities through identification, capacity building, and community education. It reached over 29,000 parents and community members, significantly r

unicef childhood capacity building

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Chance for Childhood

NGO / Civil Society

Increasing access to early childhood development

Nhaka Foundation develops and implements holistic Early Childhood Development programmes in rural primary schools, providing teacher training, basic healthcare, and nutritional support for children aged 0-8. The initiative engages parents and community leaders through workshops and partnerships to s

education health ecd

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Nhaka Foundation

NGO / Civil Society

Community-Based Early Literacy Programme in Tema, Ghana

The Friendship Library provides children in underserved communities in Ghana with access to quality books, engaging literacy activities, and supportive learning environments to build strong reading skills. It serves children aged 0-15, involving parents, schools, and community partners in literacy d

access reading every child

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The Friendship Library LBG

NGO / Civil Society

Investing in Early Childhood Development and Education Through Drop In Cenres and Community Child Based CEntres in Malawi

YONECO's initiative supports early childhood development and education in Malawi through drop-in centers and community-based centers, providing activities such as physical, cognitive, and language development to children. The initiative has reached over 3,500 children and 300 caregivers across 8 dis

children counselling protection

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Youth Net and Counselling (yoneco)

NGO / Civil Society

Bridge Learning Solution for the Underserved Communities

Bridge delivers structured, technology-enabled education solutions to underserved communities, strengthening foundational literacy and numeracy skills through digital learning platforms, teacher coaching, and real-time data systems. It supports community-based schools in low-resource settings, promo

underserved communities foundational literacy numeracy skills

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Bridge International Academies Foundation

NGO / Civil Society

Numeracy Research and Development (NRD) Project in Two Districts, Wolaita Zone, Which Is Funded by the Gates Foundation

The Numeracy Research and Development Project aims to improve early grade numeracy outcomes for grades 1-3 students in 63 primary schools in Wolaita Zone, South Ethiopia Region, through a structured pedagogy approach and government partnership. It will reach 15,946 learners and 106 teachers, with a

the intervention government partnership scalability

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Link Education Ethiopia

NGO / Civil Society

Community-Based Early Childhood Development in North West Province, RSA

This initiative supports vulnerable communities in North West Province, RSA, by training and capacitating adults responsible for the care and wellbeing of children from conception to age six. It employs community members to provide home visits, essential services, and psychological support to pregna

the child ecd wellbeing

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Early Learning Resource Unit (ELRU)

Private Sector

Effective and Scalable Approaches to Early Childhood Education in Rwanda and Mozambique

The Effective and Scalable Approaches to Early Childhood Education project adapts and tests Gender-Responsive Play-Based Learning approaches in pre-primary education settings in Rwanda and Mozambique. It aims to strengthen teacher capacity, improve child learning outcomes, and identify strategies fo

early childhood education rwanda evidence

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Three Stones International

Private Sector

Effective and Scalable Approaches to Early Childhood Education in Rwanda and Mozambique

The GREAT-ECE project adapts and tests Gender-Responsive Play-Based Learning approaches in early childhood education in Rwanda and Mozambique, aiming to improve teacher capacity, child learning outcomes, and parental engagement. It targets pre-primary school children, teachers, school leaders, paren

early childhood education ece evidence

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Three Stones International

NGO / Civil Society

Unlocking Informal Innovation: The Early Learning Content Box Project

The Early Learning Content Box Project provides safe, affordable childcare and quality early learning materials to informal working mothers in Ghana, while empowering kayayei and youth with dignified income opportunities. It established a scalable model of community-based childcare kiosks and mobile

children kayayei ghana’s informal sector

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Kaya Childcare Centre

NGO / Civil Society

CradleNet Digital Platform for Early Childhood Development and Foundational Learning in Uganda

CradleNet is a digital platform designed to strengthen Early Childhood Development and Foundational Learning services for young children in Uganda, particularly those in low-income, underserved, and refugee-hosting communities. It equips caregivers, parents, and ECD centres with digital tools to sup

early childhood education young children early childhood development

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Brish Education Network Limited

NGO / Civil Society

The Challenge with Professionalised ECD Training in Rural KZN, South Africa

Feed the Babies Fund addresses challenges in professionalising Early Childhood Development training in rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, by providing support and resources to overcome barriers such as nutrition, finance, transport, and language. The initiative offers training, mentorship, and pract

access caregivers training

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Feed the Babies Fund

NGO / Civil Society

Demo ECD training crèche that support local community ecd inititiatives

Halley Stott day care centre serves as a model crèche offering training and support to local creches, while directly serving children with early childhood development. The initiative strengthens local ECD centres' capacity to deliver good quality cognitive stimulation and fosters optimal development

children young children early childhood development

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The Valley Trust

NGO / Civil Society

Inclusive Early Childhood Education in Ghana

Chance for Childhood Ghana works to ensure all children, especially those with disabilities, have access to safe, inclusive, and quality education by strengthening education systems and removing barriers to learning. The initiative supports teachers, caregivers, and communities to identify and suppo

access disabilities educators

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Chance for Childhood

NGO / Civil Society

Community based organisation projects support

Starfish Greathearts Foundation supports vulnerable children in South Africa by partnering with community-based organisations to improve early childhood development, health access, education outcomes, and governance capacity. The initiative focuses on enhancing ECD centres through improved learning

vulnerable children early childhood development south africa

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Starfish Greathearts Foundation

NGO / Civil Society

Community Based Early Childhood Development and Education in Malawi

YODEP's Early Childhood Development and Education Programme provides quality early learning and development opportunities to children aged 3-5 years in rural Malawi, promoting their cognitive, social, emotional, physical, and language development. The programme also strengthens the capacity of careg

children access education

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Youth for Development and Productivity (YODEP)

NGO / Civil Society

Community Based Model ECD in South Africa

Jireh Community Projects provides early childhood development services to children in Cape Town, South Africa, aiming to promote quality, sustainable, and holistic development for children from 8 months to 6 years. The initiative supports young children's physical, cognitive, and emotional well-bein

poverty young children research

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JIREH COMMUNITY PROJECTS

NGO / Civil Society

Orphanage initiative & Free Education

The Isaac Balami Foundation's Orphanage Initiative & Free Education Program provides holistic care, tuition-free schooling, and empowerment to vulnerable children, aiming to break cycles of poverty and exclusion. It targets orphans, street children, and those from low-income households, with a focus

poverty vulnerable children education

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Isaac Balami Foundation (IBF)

NGO / Civil Society

school feeding with crops bought locally

ForAfrika's school feeding programme provides daily meals to students, sourced from locally bought crops, to combat food insecurity and improve nutrition, while also teaching sustainable farming skills for long-term food security.

education food insecurity nutrition

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ForAfrika

NGO / Civil Society

Community Rooted Education (CoRE) in Tanzania

The Community Rooted Education (CoRE) Program strengthens public pre-primary education in Tanzania by training teachers in child-centered, play-based learning and supporting community involvement. CoRE has supported 356 teachers, reached 291 schools, and benefited approximately 21,000 children acros

children primary school foundational learning

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MONTESSORI COMMUNITY OF TANZANIA (MCT)

NGO / Civil Society

ChildLink-MA Inclusive Child Development Support

ChildLink-MA is a nonprofit initiative providing inclusive, multilingual child development and neurodevelopment resources to families and caregivers in Morocco. It offers accessible digital support tools to improve understanding of developmental milestones, reduce stigma, and promote inclusive educa

families early childhood development educators

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ChildLink-MA

NGO / Civil Society

Active Teaching and Learning Approaches in Zambian schools.

The Active Teaching and Learning Approaches (ATLAS) framework is a child-centered, competency-based model that strengthens foundational learning and Early Childhood Development in Zambian schools. It equips teachers with practical strategies to improve literacy, numeracy, and inclusive participation

foundational learning early childhood development inclusive participation

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ChildFund Zambia

NGO / Civil Society

Inclusive Early Learning for All

Inclusive Early Learning for All is an initiative that ensures every child, particularly those with disabilities and developmental differences, has access to quality early childhood education and inclusive learning opportunities. It promotes inclusive education practices, strengthens early identific

access disabilities quality early childhood education

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Lifeline Organization for Children Empowerment

NGO / Civil Society

Inclusive Early Childhood Development and Learning Center-Nazaret, Tanzania

The Inclusive Early Childhood Development and Learning Center in Nazaret, Tanzania provides quality early childhood education and care to over 200 children aged 3-7 years, including those with special educational needs. The center aims to improve academic performance, reduce inequalities, and suppor

early education pre-primary education early childhood development

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The Foundation for African Empowerment

Development Partner / Donor

Welcome Sesame West Nile Program

Welcome Sesame is an initiative that strengthens access to essential services, promotes social inclusion, and improves livelihoods among vulnerable populations, including refugees and host communities. It creates accessible platforms and community engagement mechanisms to enhance awareness, particip

access refugees equity

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Community Empowerment for Creative Innovation

NGO / Civil Society

Sikhula Sonke Early Childhood Development

Sikhula Sonke provides early childhood development access to disadvantaged children, offering holistic development through learning and play in a safe environment. The initiative also supports caregivers and advocates for children excluded from mainstream education.

children early learning holistic development

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Sikhula Sonke Early Childhood Development

NGO / Civil Society

Finding Thabo early learning program

Finding Thabo is an early learning program that develops math, literacy, executive functions, and socio-emotional skills in young children aged 3-6, and also supports children aged 7-10 with developmental delays. It provides play-based, interactive caregiver training and resources to address develop

young children developmental delays literacy

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The Reach Trust

NGO / Civil Society

Community-Based Inclusive Development (CBID) in Huye and Bugesera

Chance for Childhood supports children with disabilities in Rwanda's Huye and Bugesera districts by establishing community-based rehabilitation sites and parent support groups, providing training and services to promote inclusion and independence. This initiative has enabled 256 children to graduate

children disabilities the government

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Chance for Childhood

NGO / Civil Society

Integrated Early Childhood Development and Parenting Support Programme in Kyaka II Refugee Settlement

The Integrated Early Childhood Development and Parenting Support Program provides young children aged 0-8 with a strong foundation for lifelong learning and wellbeing through holistic services including early learning, nutrition, health awareness, and positive parenting practices. It also equips car

lifelong learning young children early childhood development

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NON PROFIT , CBO

NGO / Civil Society

EduFootball for Foundational Learning and Youth Development in Côte d'Ivoire

EduFootball for Foundational Learning and Youth Development in Côte d'Ivoire is an initiative that combines football with life skills education, foundational learning, and mentorship to support children and young people in underserved communities. It targets young people in Côte d'Ivoire, particular

children education foundational learning

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Safe-Hub(Cote d'Ivoire)

NGO / Civil Society

Curriculum Development and Practitioner/Principals Training

The Knysna Education Trust's Curriculum & Pedagogy Initiative supports early learning programmes for children aged 0-6 in the greater Knysna area through curriculum development, practitioner training, and resource provision. The programme aims to improve school readiness outcomes and ensure high-qua

children school readiness outcomes curriculum development

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Knysna Education Trust

NGO / Civil Society

Igniting Early Literacy: Transforming ECD Classrooms in Tabora, Tanzania

The Igniting Early Literacy Programme is a community-based initiative that addresses foundational learning readiness gaps among pre-primary and lower primary school children in Tabora, Tanzania. It renovates and equips ECD classrooms, trains teachers in play-based learning methodologies, and provide

tanzania ecd foundational learning readiness

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Community Development Watch (CODEWA)

Private Sector

Publishing Curriculum-Based Educational Resources in Zimbabwe

Consultus Publishing Services develops and distributes high-quality, curriculum-aligned educational materials nationwide in Zimbabwe, equipping educators and young learners with accessible resources. These materials aim to improve foundational literacy and numeracy, ensure inclusivity, and empower t

early childhood education foundational learning educators

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Consultus Publishing Services

NGO / Civil Society

Community-Based Learning, School Leadership and Management: Foundational Learning

This initiative strengthens Early Childhood Care and Development systems in Uganda's most marginalized communities by establishing parent-led ECCD centers, training caregivers, and promoting community-driven models. It also advocates for ECCD integration into national frameworks and supports transit

young children caregivers inclusive

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Link Community Development Uganda

NGO / Civil Society

Early Childhood Development in Zimbabwe

Our organisation implements an institution-based early learning programme and community-based play centres to support vulnerable children's school readiness and broader social and emotional needs. The play centres, established in informal settlements, provide accessible early childhood development s

children vulnerable children school readiness

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Chiedza

NGO / Civil Society

Strengthening Partnerships for Nurturing Care

This project strengthens collaboration between county governments, development partners, and Community-Based Organizations to enhance nurturing care knowledge and practices for over 5,000 caregivers and 4,000 children under 5 years in Kenya. It focuses on responsive caregiving and parenting educatio

ecd interventions kenya key objectives

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ChildFund

Government

la conception des documents préélémentaires et primaires; élaboration de la stratégie nationale sur la production et la diffusion des Ressources Educatives aux Comores; processus d'élaboration du Plan

L'initiative vise à renforcer l'éducation et le développement de la petite enfance en élaborant des programmes adaptés aux réalités socioculturelles nationales et en favorisant le partage d'expériences et de bonnes pratiques africaines et régionales. Elle s'adresse aux acteurs nationaux et internati

développement de la petite enfance éducation contenus et approches pédagogiques

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Ministère de l'Education Nationale, de l'Enseignement, de la Recherche Scientifique, de la Formation et de l'Insertition Professionnelle

Government

Parental Engagement in Early Learning

This community-based initiative strengthens parental involvement in early learning by equipping parents with knowledge, skills, and confidence to support their children's development. It targets children aged 3-8 and their families through training workshops, home-based learning, and parent-teacher

families education young children

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Ministry of eduction (MoE)

UN Agency

ECCE Outcomes Funds: Rwanda, Sierra Leone & South Africa

The Education Outcomes Fund (EOF) supports early childhood care and education in Rwanda, Sierra Leone, and South Africa through outcomes-based financing, aiming to improve quality, equity, and accountability in education systems. EOF partners with governments and implementers to achieve measurable r

education learning education systems

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Education Outcomes Fund

NGO / Civil Society

Community-Based Climate-Smart Seedling Production for Early Childhood Nutrition, Livelihoods, and Environmental Protection in Shinyanga, Tanzania

This initiative empowers women, youth, and children in Tanzania through climate-smart seedling production, sustainable agriculture, and environmental conservation, while promoting early childhood environmental awareness and learning. It aims to improve household nutrition, income, and environmental

children early childhood development women

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CYWE (Children, Youth, Women and Environment) -Tanzania

NGO / Civil Society

Inclusion of Neurodivergent Learners in Early Childhood Education

Rare Gem Talent School in Kenya supports neurodivergent learners through practical, evidence-based approaches, providing a safe and nurturing space for children with diverse learning needs. The school offers adapted learning programmes, psychosocial support, and therapeutic interventions to help lea

kenya dyslexia inclusive school

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Dyslexia Organisation Kenya

NGO / Civil Society

Scaling Play-Based Kindergarten Teacher Training Across Ghana

The initiative scales a play-based kindergarten teacher training model across Ghana, targeting 30,000 public kindergarten teachers to improve teaching quality and child learning outcomes. It aims to enhance school readiness and teaching practices for 1.2 million four- and five-year-old children nati

early childhood education access ece

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Sabre Education

NGO / Civil Society

“Éducation nutritionnelle précoce pour une consommation responsable du sucre dans les écoles maternelles de la ville de Bukavu en RDC

Promouvoir des habitudes alimentaires saines chez les enfants des écoles maternelles de Bukavu en réduisant la consommation excessive de boissons et aliments fortement sucrés. L'initiative vise à sensibiliser les enfants, les parents et les enseignants aux effets négatifs du sucre et à intégrer l'éd

la petite enfance alimentaires saines des écoles

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WOMEN FOR EQUAL CHANCES-CONGO

Government

FLN Parliamentary Advocacy for Zambia

This initiative supports the expansion of the Catch Up programme in Zambia by developing 'Catch Up Champions' within the Ministry of Education and Parliament to sustain the programme through domestic resources and strengthen government ownership. It aims to enhance visibility and reinforce governmen

africa the government unicef

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Zambia National Education Coalition

NGO / Civil Society

Advancing Foundational Learning, Safe Learning Environments, and Girls’ Empowerment through Community-Based Interventions in Nigeria

This initiative improves foundational learning outcomes for girls in underserved Nigerian communities by integrating literacy and numeracy support, safe learning environments, and girls' empowerment structures. It targets girls, teachers, parents, and community leaders through a multi-layered, commu

poverty education foundational learning outcomes

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Forum For African Women Educationalists

NGO / Civil Society

Strengthening Workforce Development in Early Childhood Care

This initiative strengthens the early childhood care workforce in Uganda's low-resource settings through contextualized training, mentorship, and systems-building approaches. It aims to improve the quality and sustainability of early childhood care services by enhancing workforce capacity, promoting

early childhood care workforce development early childhood development (ecd) systems

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Personal Development Initiative Africa

Academic / Research

Neuroscience-Informed Indigenous Play and Toy-Based Approaches for Early Literacy Development in Nigerian Early Learners

This initiative develops and implements neuroscience-informed, indigenous play-and-toy-based strategies to enhance early literacy development among Nigerian children in ECCDE settings. It integrates locally relevant toys and play practices with structured literacy instruction to support phonemic awa

early literacy development nigerian children eccde

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Institute of Education, University of Benin

NGO / Civil Society

Inclusive Early Childhood Development Education

JRS provides inclusive early childhood education to forcibly displaced children, especially those with disabilities, through various programs and centres that promote holistic learning and remove barriers to mainstream education. The initiative offers tailored support services and adaptive education

children access disabilities

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Jesuit Refugee Service

Government

"Strengthening Teacher Licensing and School Accreditation Systems for Improved Early Grade Learning Outcomes in Liberia”

This initiative strengthens teacher licensing and school accreditation systems in Liberia to improve early grade learning outcomes, focusing on teacher effectiveness, school quality, and foundational literacy and numeracy skills. It establishes professional standards for teachers, quality benchmarks

ecd foundational literacy numeracy

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Center of Excellence for Teacher's Licensing and School Accreditation/Ministry of Education

NGO / Civil Society

Learning Spaces for SDG 4

Learning Spaces for SDG 4 uses interactive learning devices and trained facilitators to provide independent, multilingual learning for children in peri-urban and rural communities. The initiative accelerates progress for behind learners through ability-based grouping, play-based activities, and pers

children curriculum-aligned interactive books multilingual learning

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Teach the Child Initiative

NGO / Civil Society

Digital Learning Innovation to enhance FLN

Can't Wait to Learn is a digital learning programme that improves foundational literacy and numeracy outcomes for children in conflict-affected and resource-constrained settings through interactive and contextually adapted content. It targets learners in Primary 1-3 and out-of-school children, suppo

children school readiness foundational literacy

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War Child Alliance

NGO / Civil Society

Community-Based Early Childhood Development and Peace Education.

This initiative strengthens community-based early childhood education and holistic child development in underserved communities, promoting peacebuilding values and empowering youth to lead sustainable development efforts. It targets children, parents, caregivers, youth volunteers, and educators, pro

early childhood education early childhood underserved communities

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Youth for Global Peace Network The Gambia

Academic / Research

Parental Education Program in São Tomé and Príncipe

The Parenting Education Programme (PEP) in São Tomé and Príncipe is an intersectoral initiative that strengthens parenting practices, promotes children's rights, and enhances family well-being in vulnerable contexts. It provides training and support to families, frontline professionals, and decision

unicef social protection parenting education programme

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University of Minho

NGO / Civil Society

Safe Foundations: Integrating Child Protection into Early Childhood Learning Systems

Safe Foundations integrates child protection, safety, and wellbeing into Early Childhood Education and Foundational Learning systems, addressing child early and forced marriage and child sexual exploitation and abuse. It strengthens learning spaces, builds caregiver capacity, and empowers children w

child protection early childhood education foundational learning

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Association for Sustainable Development Livelihood Initiatives ("SUSTAIN Cameroon")

NGO / Civil Society

The Utilization of Children First Software (CFS) in ensuring no child is lost in Child Care Institutions with data in Gambia

The Children First Software (CFS) is a digital platform that manages child welfare data, supports social workers, and improves outcomes for children in institutional or foster care worldwide. It creates comprehensive digital records for each child, tracks cases, and facilitates family matching, post

children outcomes child welfare data

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Both Ends Believing

NGO / Civil Society

"Bright Beginnings" – Early Childhood Development Initiative, Addis Ababa (2025–2027)

The Bright Beginnings initiative provides quality early learning opportunities to 600 children aged 4-6 in underserved areas of Addis Ababa, while also empowering caregivers, teachers, and community members through training and support. It aims to create safe and nurturing environments, build capaci

children teachers access

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Hope Worldwide Ethiopia

NGO / Civil Society

Early Childhood Education Malawi, Balaka District, Southern Region

Andiamo's Early Childhood Education Programme in Balaka District, Malawi, provides accessible early childhood education to over 600 low-income children aged 3-5, offering a safe space to learn, play, and receive nutritious meals. The programme aims to give children a strong start in life, preparing

children early childhood development centres low-income families

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Andiamo Youth Cooperative Trust NGO

UN Agency

Ethiopia Minimum ECE resource package

The Ethiopia Minimum ECE Resource Kit initiative provides affordable, scalable learning and play materials aligned with the national curriculum, while also developing teacher capacity to support children's holistic development.

children lifelong learning young children

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UNICEF

Private Sector

Information sharing on learning through play for parents and school communities.

This initiative shares information on learning through play with parents and school communities in Amhara, Oromiya, Tigray, and central Ethiopia, equipping them with tools to integrate play into daily routines. It aims to improve holistic child development, particularly for children aged 3-10, throu

well-being holistic child development problem-solving

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Unaffiliated

NGO / Civil Society

Stakeholder engagement and partnerships strengthening

This initiative strengthens Early Childhood Development systems by fostering collaboration between government and civil society to improve policy frameworks, governance structures, and financing. It generates and uses evidence to inform advocacy and decision-making for better ECD outcomes.

ecd research collaboration

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ECD Network for Kenya

NGO / Civil Society

Policy advocacy, partnerships, resource mobilization, building capacities

The Early Childhood Network Ghana (ECNG) unites stakeholders to champion children's rights, influence policies, and share knowledge for better early childhood care and development in Ghana. It acts as a central hub for ECCD stakeholders, fostering a unified approach towards ECD initiatives.

early childhood care children's rights knowledge

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Early Childhood Network Ghana

Academic / Research

Research on Traditional Number Games for Effective Cognitive and Social Skills Development of Preschool Children in Ogun State; Research on Gender Responsive Pedagogy in Nigeria; Spotlight EduCare

Spotlight Educare is an educational initiative that promotes learning, capacity development, and holistic growth among learners and educators through innovative and community-oriented approaches. It organizes programs such as training sessions, workshops, and mentoring activities to support students

education educators learning

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Tai Solarin Federal University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun State

NGO / Civil Society

Scaling Up Affordable, Quality, and Contextually Relevant Pre-school Provision in Kenya and Evidence-based Policy Planning & Development Supporting Children’s Holistic development in Marginalised Comm

This initiative strengthens access to affordable, high-quality, and contextually relevant pre-school education in Kenya, improving learning outcomes for approximately 10,000 children aged 4-6 years. It also supports the holistic development of children in marginalised communities through evidence-ba

teachers access education systems

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Amref Health Africa

NGO / Civil Society

Testing a Conscious Discipline Intervention in Kisumu, Kenya

The Conscious Discipline intervention in Kisumu, Kenya, teaches adults self-regulation, conflict management, and empathy skills through play-based community classes, aiming to improve child development and wellbeing. The initiative assesses its impact using rigorous methods and has observed positive

teachers caregivers parents

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Global Center for Child Neurodevelopment

NGO / Civil Society

Grassroots Early Childhood Education and Foundational Learning Advocacy Initiative

This initiative promotes inclusive early childhood education by integrating intersex stories into community-based learning environments, fostering understanding, empathy, and respect for diversity among young children. It uses storytelling sessions, educator engagement, and community discussions to

foundational learning inclusive early childhood learning inclusive early childhood education

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INTERSEX KENYA EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY

NGO / Civil Society

Community-Based ECD/ECE Programs in Rwanda

The Community-Based ECD/ECE initiative improves early childhood education and development for children aged 0-6 years in Rwanda by engaging community members and providing access to quality education resources. It empowers parents, caregivers, and community members with knowledge and skills to suppo

children early childhood education training

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SaferRwanda

NGO / Civil Society

Upscaling Early Childhood Teaching Practices: A Regional Initiative (Lagos, Nigeria and Malawi)

This initiative elevates early childhood education practices in Nigeria and Malawi through a three-month virtual program, equipping teachers with actionable skills and knowledge to improve learning outcomes for young children. It fosters a collaborative approach, cross-cultural exchange, and continu

young children collaboration outcomes

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Early Years Learning Initiative

NGO / Civil Society

Responsible, Engaged and Loving (REAL) Parents Project in North Kaputiei, Kajiado County, Kenya

The REAL Parents Project empowers parents in North Kaputiei, Kajiado County, Kenya, to be engaged and loving, while increasing access to quality SRHR services and information for their children. It promotes policy advocacy and community-led solutions to meet SRHR needs.

life skills srhr project objectives

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Men Engage Kenya Network

Academic / Research

Promote Quality Early Childhood Services in Malawi Through Curriculum Development, Training and Research

This initiative promotes quality early childhood services in Malawi by developing curriculums, training practitioners and students, and conducting research to inform evidence-based practices and policy. It targets various stakeholders, including parents, caregivers, and educators, to increase awaren

early childhood early childhood development caregivers

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Malawi Assemblies of God University

NGO / Civil Society

Improving School Readiness Through the Tayari ECD Programme in Kenya

The Tayari ECD Programme is a USD 20 million initiative that improved primary school readiness for pre-primary school children in Kenya by strengthening early childhood education quality and supporting county-level coordination and capacity. It yielded higher-than-expected school-readiness indicator

school readiness africa kenya

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EmpowerED Strategies

Private Sector

Design Thinking for Early leaners

This initiative introduces Design Thinking to early learners, nurturing curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving skills through practical, engaging activities that encourage environmental, social, and cultural awareness. It empowers young learners to become solution-oriented individuals through co

lifelong learning innovation problem-solving

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The Brand Coach Network

Private Sector

Educator based in Early Education

This initiative promotes holistic development in young learners through a child-centered, inclusive learning environment, emphasizing play-based learning and age-appropriate literacy and numeracy activities. It fosters a safe and nurturing classroom environment, recognizing individual learning needs

lifelong learning early childhood play-based learning

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Education

Government

Developement of Learning through play materials and ECE Assessment Tools -Zambia

The Zambia Enhancing Early Learning Project (ZEEL) aims to expand early childhood education opportunities and create basic learning conditions for disadvantaged children in 45 targeted districts. It develops and implements quality standards, assessment tools, and learning materials, and provides tra

children teachers parents

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MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

NGO / Civil Society

OSSEDI Malawi is a local NGO wel established in Malawi and registered in Zambia

OSSEDI Malawi's ECED-FLN initiative targets 12,000 children, enhancing early childhood education and parent education through training 4,000 parents and caregivers, and establishing digitalized ECD centers to increase retention rates and improve learning outcomes.

ecd school parenting education

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OSSEDI Malawi and Zambia

NGO / Civil Society

Early Literacy Programme in Kilifi, Kenya

The Universal Learning Solutions initiative in Kilifi, Kenya is a large-scale early literacy program that improves reading and writing skills among young learners through the Jolly Phonics methodology. It provides teacher training, learning resources, and policy influence to support foundational lit

kenya young learners skills

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Olivine school

NGO / Civil Society

Inclusive Education (IE) Program in Tanzania

The Inclusive Education Program in Tanzania supports children with special educational needs and girls, promoting their right to education and societal inclusion through training, advocacy, and infrastructure development. It targets schools, teachers, and communities in the Dodoma region, with a foc

feasibility dodoma region dodoma city

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Education Stars in the Universe (ESITU)

NGO / Civil Society

The Thrive by Five Index

The Thrive by Five Index is a national study that tracks the developmental status of four-year-old children in South Africa's early learning programmes every three years. It provides a comprehensive snapshot of children's development, identifies gaps, and informs decision-making across the early chi

south africa early learning programmes the early childhood development (ecd) sector

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DataDrive2030

Academic / Research

Inclusive education programme for learners withd disabilities

This initiative explores how socio-cultural beliefs about disability shape teachers' practices in early childhood education settings in Ghana, aiming to develop a culturally sensitive approach to inclusive education. It benefits learners with disabilities, teachers, teacher educators, policymakers,

disabilities disability ghana

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University of Ghana

Private Sector

Processing Gluten-Free, Organic Foods from Climate-Smart Value Chains

This initiative processes gluten-free, organic foods from climate-smart value chains using Africa's forgotten crops to produce high-iron, high-protein foods. It aims to reduce malnutrition and anemia, prevent non-communicable diseases, and create a replicable model for climate-resilient, organic pro

climate-smart value chains african grains fonio

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Green Without Borders

Government

Direction du comité national de l'élaboration du curriculum de l'année préparatoire.

Le comité national de l'élaboration du curriculum de l'année préparatoire a conçu et mis en œuvre un nouveau curriculum pour l'éducation préscolaire en Tunisie, en veillant à sa cohérence pédagogique et à son alignement avec les standards contemporains de l'éducation de la petite enfance.

la conception la mise en œuvre l’éducation de la petite enfance

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Consultant individuel

NGO / Civil Society

Community-based early childhood care and education in Rural Masaiti District of Zambia

Nsobe School provides Christ-centred primary and secondary education to over 600 vulnerable children in rural Masaiti, Zambia, along with support services including meals, safe housing, and health care. The initiative also offers community development and empowerment programs, tertiary bursaries, an

vulnerable children care support

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Nsobe Development Trust

Academic / Research

Strengthening disability-inclusive practices of ECD practitioners: considerations for training and support in Kenya and South Africa.

This initiative aims to strengthen disability-inclusive practices among early childhood education practitioners in Kenya and South Africa by identifying training and support needs in under-resourced communities. It explores current knowledge, skills, and practices of practitioners to inform the deve

young children early learning ecd

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University Of Nairobi

NGO / Civil Society

PlayMatters: Learning through Play in Uganda, Ethiopia, Tanzania and South Sudan

PlayMatters is a multi-country education initiative that supports children affected by crisis and displacement to learn and thrive through quality Learning through Play approaches in Uganda, Ethiopia, Tanzania, and South Sudan. It partners with governments, schools, and communities to integrate play

play-based learning quality education playmatters

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International Rescue Committee

Academic / Research

Adultes, Classes d'alphabétisation, Enseignants, Ethnie, Perception de soi.

Cette initiative examine la relation entre l'ethnie et la perception de soi des enseignants dans les classes d'alphabétisation des adultes, où les enseignants dispensent des activités dans les langues nationales pour permettre aux adultes d'acquérir des apprentissages fondamentaux. Elle vise à cerne

le brevet d'études les activités d'enseignements la langue d'alphabetisation

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Université Gaston Berger de Saint-Louis

Academic / Research

Community Engagement in Improving Early Literacy Skills in Malawi

This initiative assesses the availability and use of Local Cultural Relevant Literacy Materials in community-based child care centers in Malawi, identifying challenges and opportunities to improve early literacy skills. It aims to inform strategies for incorporating quality, sustainable materials in

malawi caregivers parents

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university of Malawi

NGO / Civil Society

Early intervention for birth deformities specifically Clubfoot

This initiative provides early intervention for clubfoot, a common birth deformity, in low- and middle-income countries, particularly in Kenya, by strengthening existing healthcare systems and advocating for timely correction. It aims to free children and families from the physical, emotional, and e

disabilities congenital anomalies birth defects

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Clubfoot Care for Kenya

NGO / Civil Society

Caring for children with developmental delays in Uganda.

This initiative supports vulnerable children in Uganda, especially those with developmental delays, by providing quality early education, nurturing care, and foundational skills for lifelong learning. It works with families, partners, and communities to address complex challenges and ensure children

children families communities

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Community Restoration Initiative Project

Government

Free Early Years porridge project

The Free Early Years porridge project provides a nutritious, sweetened meal to early childhood students in a public school, regardless of their family's financial status, to support their cognitive development and well-being.

children students community

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ECDE TEACHER

NGO / Civil Society

HOME GROWTH SCHOOL FEEDING PROGRAM -FUNDED BY TERRE DES HOMMES GERMANY

The Home Grown School Feeding Project provides balanced, nutritious meals to schoolchildren in Ethiopia, sourced from local farmers, to improve nutrition, education, and community resilience. The initiative also empowers women and youth through cooperative engagement and strengthens local food syste

child nutrition ethiopia smallholder farmers

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Ethiopia

NGO / Civil Society

enjuba. Foundational Literacy and Numeracy.

enjuba works with rural Ugandan schools to provide high-quality, play-based pre-primary education through a structured curriculum, teacher coaching, and culturally sensitive books. This initiative aims to improve foundational literacy and numeracy skills for 2 million pre-primary children in 10,000

numbers letters school

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enjuba

Academic / Research

Review of Foundational Phase FLN Resources Consultancy – Lesotho

This initiative reviews foundational phase FLN resources in Lesotho to identify gaps and enhance the focus on foundational skills in literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional learning. It aims to optimize teaching resources and improve learning outcomes for students, particularly in Grades R through

language early childhood care ecce

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University of Eswatini

Government

Multi-Sectoral Approach to Nurturing Care for Early Childhood Development

This initiative brings together 10 county government sectors to support holistic child development in 14 counties in Kenya's Lake Region Economic Bloc, aiming to improve survival, growth, and developmental outcomes of children aged 0-8 years. It strengthens coordination across sectors, enhances care

home the program multi-sectoral approach

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Lake Region Economic Bloc

Private Sector

Inclusive education for children with learning Disabilities

Petinar kindergarten school and Vulnerable Basket collaborate to promote inclusive education for children with disabilities through targeted training, community awareness campaigns, and accessible resources. This initiative aims to create inclusive learning environments, empower children with disabi

inclusive learning environments disabilities educators

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Petinar Kindergarten school

NGO / Civil Society

Vulnerable Basket Inclusive education for children with learning Disabilities

The Vulnerable Basket Initiative promotes inclusive education for children with disabilities by creating accessible learning environments and providing targeted training for educators and community awareness campaigns. It aims to empower children with disabilities, support their families, and foster

inclusive learning environments disabilities educators

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Vulnerable Basket

NGO / Civil Society

Inclusive education for children with learning Disabilities

Vulnerable Basket Initiative promotes inclusive education for children with disabilities by creating accessible learning environments and providing targeted training for educators and community awareness campaigns. It aims to empower children with disabilities, support their families, and foster a c

inclusive learning environments disabilities educators

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Vulnerable Basket

NGO / Civil Society

Community-Led Integrated Early Childhood Development and Foundation Learning Initiatives

This initiative improves early childhood development and foundational learning outcomes through a holistic, community-driven approach, integrating health, nutrition, protection, and home environment support. It targets children aged 0-8 years from underserved and marginalized communities in Homabay

school readiness health early childhood development

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COMMUNITY ACTION FOR HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT

NGO / Civil Society

Climate Change Resilience for Early Child Development in Gairo District (

This initiative addresses the impact of climate change on malnutrition and its effects on Early Child Development in Gairo District, Tanzania, by promoting sustainable livelihoods and environmental conservation. It aims to improve food security and reduce malnutrition among children aged 0–5 years,

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Conservation of Nature for Survival (CONASU)

Academic / Research

Community based early childhood education initiative in Ethiopia

All Children-Africa promotes holistic, community-based early childhood care and education in Ethiopia, integrating early learning, nutrition, health, and psychosocial support for vulnerable children. It works with caregivers, especially women, to strengthen their capacity to provide nurturing care a

children early childhood care vulnerable children

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University of Groningen

NGO / Civil Society

Transnational Advocacy Capacity for Improved Legislation (TRANAC) in Southern Africa

The Transnational Advocacy Capacity for Improved Legislation (TRANAC) initiative strengthens early childhood development policies and laws in six Southern African countries through evidence-based advocacy and building sustainable financing mechanisms. It targets children, practitioners, policymakers

early childhood development transnational advocacy capacity the tranac project

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Africa Early Childhood Network (AfECN)

Private Sector

Distribution of Children's Books at Scale via an App - Across the Globe

The Trillion Book Gift App delivers a growing library of digital children's books to caregivers and households through mobile phones, making books instantly accessible where printed books are scarce. For approximately US$1.00 per household, families gain access to books that can transform the home i

young children a child's brain research

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Fixing.World Africa

Academic / Research

PhD on ECD in refugee camps

This PhD research studied how the built environments of refugee camps in East Africa shape early childhood development, focusing on children's spatial agency and participation. It conceptualized refugee camps as "learning assemblages" where cognitive, social, and emotional development emerges throug

early childhood development uganda rwanda

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UPC-BarcelonaTech

NGO / Civil Society

Scaling Community-Based Playgroups in Botswana and the Parent Playbox Across Africa

Learn To Play advances early childhood education and foundational learning through community-based playgroups and parenting interventions in Africa. The initiative supports government-aligned, systems-focused approaches in Botswana and scales the Parent Playbox model across Uganda, South Africa, Ken

children early childhood education access

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Learn To Play

NGO / Civil Society

Adapt ECD Centres in Tanzania

This initiative developed and promoted adaptable Early Childhood Development (ECD) models for diverse contexts in Tanzania, ensuring feasibility, sustainability, and foundational learning for young children. It enabled stakeholders to plan and invest in ECD services, providing safe environments and

children ecd feasibility

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Save the Children

NGO / Civil Society

KEEPING SCHOOL CHILDREN SAFE PROJECT

The Keeping School Children Safe Project protects children from violence, abuse, and exploitation in Shinyanga, Tanzania, by strengthening reporting systems, empowering children with life skills, and building capacity within schools and communities. It targets vulnerable primary and secondary school

children families abuse

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YOUTH AND WOMEN EMANCIPATION (YAWE)

Government

AVAILABILITY AND UTILIZATION OF PEDAGOGICAL RESOURCES IN PRE-SCHOOLS AT ETHIOPIA

This initiative assesses the availability and utilization of pedagogical resources in pre-schools at Shambu Town, Horo Gudru Wollega Zone, Ethiopia, to inform early childhood education and development.

africa utilization afecn

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Educational Assessment and Examination services

NGO / Civil Society

Learning through Play Active Learning Methods in Ethiopia

PlayMatters applies Learning through Play methodologies to improve holistic learning outcomes and well-being for refugee and host community children aged 3-12 in Ethiopia, Uganda, and Tanzania. The initiative trains and supports pre-primary and primary school teachers and facilitators to create acti

ethiopia education tanzania

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International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Academic / Research

Early Childhood Development centers design in Rwanda and PhD on ECD in refugee camps

This initiative designed and built Early Childhood Development centers in Rwanda, creating a "Rwandan-made" ECD model that integrated local construction techniques, material ecologies, and socio-cultural practices around childcare. The project developed adaptable and replicable systems for ECD cente

care partnership the government

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UPC-BarcelonaTech

NGO / Civil Society

PlayMatters Project Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia

PlayMatters is a 4-year initiative improving the well-being and learning outcomes of 500,000 pre-primary and primary school-aged children in Ethiopia, South Sudan, and Uganda by strengthening education systems to deliver quality education services through active teaching and learning through play.

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International Rescue Committee

Academic / Research

Para-social work Model in Tanzania

The Para-social work model in Tanzania trains community-based volunteers to bridge the gap between formal social services and the needs of vulnerable children, providing care and protection services in rural and peri-urban communities. It also fosters community-led child protection committees to cre

early education education tanzania

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The Open University of Tanzania

NGO / Civil Society

Play-Based Larning in Ethiopia, Uganda, Tanzania and South Sudan

PlayMatters is a multi-country initiative that embeds learning through play as a core pedagogical approach in early childhood and primary education. It supports teachers, caregivers, and education actors to create inclusive and engaging learning environments, improving learning outcomes and psychoso

early childhood primary education quality education

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Plan International

Academic / Research

Title: Community and professional excerpts for Hudson Ouko(Ph.D)

The ECED-FLN initiative supports early childhood development through research, training, and evaluation, focusing on integrated approaches, teacher capacity building, and foundational literacy skills to improve learning outcomes. It informs policy and practice through evidence-based research and adv

school readiness women’s economic empowerment early childhood development interventions

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Kenyatta University

Academic / Research

AAC Assessment Practices for Individuals with Physical Disabilities: A Systematic Review of Communication Needs

This initiative reviews current practices in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) assessments for individuals with physical disabilities, focusing on early childhood and preschool age, to identify gaps and improve communication needs assessment. It aims to inform developmentally appropri

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National Taiwan Normal University

NGO / Civil Society

Community Based Early childhood development Mental Health Awareness program in western Kenya

This initiative promoted early childhood development and mental health awareness in Western Kenya by training caregivers, sensitizing communities, and providing psychosocial support to foster nurturing environments for children's growth. It targeted vulnerable households in Kisumu, Siaya, and Kakame

early childhood development caregivers ecd

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Solina Hub Limited

NGO / Civil Society

ECD Program Implentation and Advocacy in Mozambique

Trains ECD intervenients in Mozambique, expanding knowledge and approaches to improve child development milestones. Supports local organizations and government ministries in implementing ECD programs and policies.

mozambique ecd intervenient ecd approaches

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APRODET

Academic / Research

Codesigning Community Led ECD interventions in Uganda and Ethiopia

The AfriChild Centre's STRETCH intervention co-designs community-led ECD strategies in Uganda and Ethiopia, empowering local communities to mobilize resources and advance early childhood development. It embeds community engagement, research, and monitoring to create sustainable caregiver behavior ch

ethiopia uganda ecd

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AfriChild

Private Sector

Domestic childcare workers placement agencies

Nyarai Home of Humility recruits, trains, and places caregivers and nannies in homes, shaping the quality of early stimulation, safety, nutrition, and responsive caregiving that underpin foundational learning outcomes. It also provides training programmes for strengthening the informal care workforc

early childhood education eced foundational learning

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Nyarai Homecare Services

Academic / Research

Participatory Protection Pedagogy for Safe and Inclusive Early Learning Environments in Uganda

The Participatory Protection Pedagogy initiative strengthens safe and inclusive early learning environments in Ugandan primary schools by integrating young children's participation into pedagogical practices. It promotes children's voices, strengthens relationships, and advances children's participa

pedagogical practices wellbeing child rights

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Kyambogo University

Academic / Research

Early Childhood Inclusive Support Initiative (ECISI

The Early Childhood Inclusive Support Initiative promotes early identification, intervention, and inclusive support for young children, particularly those with developmental delays, disabilities, or learning vulnerabilities. It bridges gaps between home, school, and community systems to ensure timel

disabilities developmental delays school

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University of Benin, Nigeria

NGO / Civil Society

Early Childhood Development Program in Central Ethiopia Silte Zone.

This initiative provides integrated early childhood development services in Central Ethiopia's Silte Zone, targeting children under 6 years old. It aims to create empowered caregivers, a healthy and productive generation, quality early stimulation, and a safe environment for children and mothers.

children child holistic child development

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Aynage Child and Family Development Organization

Academic / Research

Sugira Muryango Program in Rwanda

The Sugira Muryango Program is a home-visiting intervention in Rwanda that enhances early childhood development and reduces family violence through responsive caregiving, father engagement, and positive parenting. It is implemented by community-based coaches and integrated with Rwanda's social prote

early childhood development family violence vulnerable households

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University of Rwanda

Government

"I have actively contributed to Early Childhood Education and Foundational Learning through strategic media advocacy and professional forums.

This initiative raises community awareness about early learning through strategic media advocacy and professional forums, producing radio and television programs to promote the importance of early childhood education. It also contributes to discussions on instructional development and bridges the ga

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dire dawa mass media enterprise

Academic / Research

Sugira Muryango (Family Strengthening Intervention), a home-visiting family coaching in Rwanda that aims at ending violence and hardship in families and promote child development in Rwanda.

Sugira Muryango is a home-visiting family coaching program in Rwanda that aims to promote child development and end family violence through responsive caregiving, father engagement, and positive parenting. The program is implemented by community-based coaches and has shown improvements in parent-chi

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University of Rwanda Centre for Mental Health

NGO / Civil Society

ECD teacher training and ECDIE initiatives and Transitional Learning Centres

Maple Leaf Early Years Foundation provides early childhood education and protection for vulnerable children through teacher training, community learning centers, and curriculum development, focusing on child-centered and trauma-sensitive approaches. The initiative equips teachers and caregivers to d

children early childhood education young children

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Maple Leaf Early Years Centre

NGO / Civil Society

Community-Based Literature: Early Deaf Childhood

The Sign Language And Advocacy Awareness Development Association of Zambia (SLAADAZ) promotes Zambian Sign Language and advocates for the inclusion of Deaf and hard-of-hearing Zambians in national dialogue and policy planning. It aims to build capacity for interpretation services and improve communi

slaadaz's positioning core advocacy position zambia

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SIGN LANGUAGE AND ADVOCACY AWARENESS DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION OF ZAMBIA (SLAADAZ)

Private Sector

Early Identification and Intervention for Children Rehabilitation

This initiative provides early identification and rehabilitation services to children with developmental delays or disabilities, ensuring timely support and inclusive participation in early childhood education. It offers screening, training for rehabilitation assistants, rehabilitation services, fam

children early childhood education disabilities

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Milestones Children Rehabilitation Clinic

NGO / Civil Society

Community-Based Early Childhood Programs

This initiative supports community-based early childhood programs to identify and address potential disabilities from conception, promoting happy family lives and early childhood development. It aims to reduce the long-term costs of managing disabilities through early identification and intervention

disability experience happy early childhood development

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Centre for Persons with Disabilities CPD/Otis Dream Project ODP

NGO / Civil Society

African Montessori Hub

The African Montessori Hub reimagines learning across Africa through a culturally grounded adaptation of the Montessori method, blending child-centered learning with African values and cultural identity. It expands access to high-quality early childhood education, strengthens educators, and cultivat

zimbabwe the african montessori hub montessori method

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Montessori on Wheels

NGO / Civil Society

Accelerating Early Childhood Education and Development (ECED) & Foundational Learning Among San Communities in Namibia

This initiative establishes community-based Early Childhood Education and Development (ECED) centres in five San communities in Namibia, providing inclusive education, nutrition, and local empowerment to improve school readiness and foundational learning outcomes for children aged 0-8 years. It also

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Community Empowerment and Development Association

Government

Accompagner les parents, enrichir les apprentissages précoces

Cette initiative soutient les parents dans leur rôle éducatif pour favoriser le développement global de l'enfant dès la petite enfance. Elle propose des ateliers, des sessions de sensibilisation et un accompagnement individuel pour promouvoir des pratiques éducatives bienveillantes.

l’enfant renforcer les compétences parentales rôle éducatif

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Complexe d'enfance Medenine

NGO / Civil Society

Child safety and well being

This initiative aims to end gender-based violence in primary schools through evidence-based research and training, documenting children's experiences and equipping 8-11 year old learners to report abuse anonymously to trained teachers. It also provides psychosocial support for victims and ensures so

children abuse gbv

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Youthcare Development and Empowerment Initiative

NGO / Civil Society

Home based early learning for children with disability

The Home Visit Program supports children with disabilities and their caregivers in Tanzania's Dar es Salaam region, promoting school enrollment, medical access, child protection, nutrition, and caregiver economic empowerment. It collaborates with local authorities to ensure sustainability and commun

children child protection caregivers

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KAYA Foundation

NGO / Civil Society

ECED Journalism

The ECD Journalism initiative promotes quality reporting on early childhood development issues in Tanzania, raising awareness about the importance of investing in young children's education, health, and well-being. It trains and supports journalists to produce engaging, data-driven stories that driv

well-being education health

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Radio Free Africa

NGO / Civil Society

Splash - Sustaining Play Learning and Skills in Humanitarian Context

The Splash initiative supports young children's survival, learning, and development in humanitarian contexts in Uganda. It aims to reach 165,000 children in refugee and host communities by 2030.

young children uganda the humanitarian context

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BRAC International

NGO / Civil Society

Preschool - Early Childhood Development (ECD) and Primary School (Grades 1-6)

Harmee Academy provides high-quality, accessible education to children in Nekemte, Ethiopia, from early childhood through primary school, focusing on holistic development through play-based learning and community involvement. The initiative targets children aged 3-12 years, with a curriculum emphasi

children primary school harmee academy

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Private - Harmee Academy

NGO / Civil Society

Establishment of Two Functioning Day Care Center - Babati, Manyara, Tanzania

The Establishment of Two Functioning Day Care Centers project in Babati, Tanzania, provides safe and nurturing environments for young children aged 0-3 from low-income households, offering proper care, nutrition, and early learning support while their parents work. The project also benefits working

early childhood care integrated development relief services

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Promotion of integrated development and relief services (PIDERS)

NGO / Civil Society

Strengthening Community-Based Early Childhood Development and Inclusive Learning in Mwanza, Tanzania

This initiative strengthens community-based early childhood systems and promotes inclusive learning in Mwanza, Tanzania, improving access to quality education for children aged 3-8 years. It targets vulnerable children, including those with disabilities, and engages parents, caregivers, and educator

inclusive learning environments children well-being

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Joint People Development Organization (JOPEDO)

NGO / Civil Society

Capacity Building Program for Early Childhood Development (ECD) Teachers in Mvomero District, Tanzania

This initiative provides a 10-day intensive residential capacity-building program for 100 Early Childhood Development teachers in Mvomero District, Tanzania, to strengthen their competencies in child nutrition, child protection, early learning methodologies, and child psychology. The program aims to

child nutrition child protection early childhood development (ecd) centres

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Africa Child Foundation Mission Of Tanzania

NGO / Civil Society

Advocacy to Break the barriers children faced in accessing pre-primary education in hard-to-reach communities in Sierra Leone

This initiative advocates for breaking barriers to pre-primary education in Sierra Leone's hard-to-reach communities by raising awareness, strengthening advocacy, and promoting equity. It targets children, parents, caregivers, teachers, and community leaders in rural communities, particularly in Moy

poverty hard-to-reach communities sierra leone

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Ecohe of mercy organization

NGO / Civil Society

Integrated Early Childhood Development Program at Nufashwa Yafasha School

The Integrated Early Childhood Development Program provides a holistic approach to early learning for vulnerable children aged 3-6, combining quality education, daily school feeding, early literacy activities, and parental engagement. It aims to enhance school readiness, cognitive development, and o

early education rural communities access

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NUFASHWA YAFASHA ORGANIZATION

NGO / Civil Society

Play, Learn, Thrive: Early Childhood Project in Mwanza

The Play, Learn, Thrive project addresses systemic developmental neglect of children aged 0-5 in underserved peri-urban wards of Mwanza, Tanzania, by establishing community-based learning centers and professionalizing informal caregiving. It aims to provide quality Early Childhood Development infras

vulnerable children early childhood project special needs

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SOMA KWA FURAHA INITIATIVE (SKFI) AND ASA VOLUNTEERS FROM GERMANY

NGO / Civil Society

These Rights Are Mine

The "These Rights Are Mine!" project educates school-going children in Malawi about their rights and responsibilities, focusing on vulnerable groups such as orphans, those in rural communities, and those at risk of child labour. It aims to empower children to report abuse and seek help when their ri

the rights malawi the child

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ANPPCAN Malawi Chapter

NGO / Civil Society

Empowering parental involvement in caring vulnerable children.

Empowers parents and guardians of vulnerable children in Tanzania's Rukwa region through awareness and education on childcare, aiming to improve the children's long-term well-being and social integration. The initiative targets 53 parents and 3,250 children in five villages.

poverty vulnerable children rural and urban community

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SANTAMARIA CHILD CARE FOUNDATION

NGO / Civil Society

Access to Early Learning and Caregiving Practices for Children of Out-of-School Adolescent Mothers in Kenya's Coastal Counties

This initiative explores access to early learning and caregiving practices for children of out-of-school adolescent mothers in Kenya's coastal counties, aiming to improve early childhood development outcomes. It targets adolescent mothers aged 12-17 and their children aged 1-8 in vulnerable coastal

poverty adolescent pregnancy school dropout

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Toto Centre Initiative

NGO / Civil Society

Early Childhood Development (ECD), Nutrition & Young Mothers' Empowerment

The Msichana Thabiti Project empowers adolescent girls and young mothers in Nyamatongo Ward with life skills training, parenting education, nutrition support, and financial empowerment to improve their well-being and promote optimal early childhood development for their children.

poverty early motherhood young mothers

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FADHILI TEENS TANZANIA

NGO / Civil Society

Examining the Impact of Nutrition on Early Childhood Education in Usanda Ward, Shinyanga District, Tanzania

This initiative examines the relationship between nutrition and educational performance among children aged 3-6 in early childhood development programs in Usanda Ward, Tanzania. It aims to provide evidence-based recommendations for integrating nutritional interventions into early childhood education

children early childhood education outcomes underprivileged areas

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Tanzanian Youth and Children (TYC)

NGO / Civil Society

Green Schools and Resilient Communities in DRC

This initiative strengthens local capacities for education in sustainable development to reduce climate vulnerability, restore biodiversity, and promote sustainable livelihoods in South Kivu, DRC. It trains teachers and young people in sustainable practices, creates agroecological school gardens and

accelerated ecosystem degradation deforestation soil erosion

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Association of Working Children and Youth - DRC

NGO / Civil Society

Skilling Adolescent Mother's for a holistic Child development

Women of Tomorrow Development Organization (WOTDO) empowers adolescent mothers in rural Uganda through education, skills development, and parenting mentorship, focusing on holistic child development for children under 6 years. The initiative provides Nurturing Care Framework skills and supports comm

rural communities access education

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Women of Tomorrow Development Organization

NGO / Civil Society

Strengthening Early Learning Environments in Vulnerable Community Nursery Schools in Uganda through Volunteer-Supported Pedagogy, Learning Materials Provision, and WASH Improvement.

This initiative strengthens early learning environments in vulnerable community nursery schools in Uganda by placing international volunteer teachers to support local educators, enhance classroom instruction, and promote interactive learning methods. It also provides learning materials and improves

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Union of Community Development Volunteers

Academic / Research

Early Literacy Beyond the Classroom: A Pilot Program in Livingstone, Zambia

This pilot program in Livingstone, Zambia, supports early literacy development by engaging caregivers, particularly males, in reading activities with their children at school. It aims to address challenges caregivers face in providing academic support and strengthen the nurturing relationship betwee

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Unaffiliated

NGO / Civil Society

Community-Based Early Childhood Development and School Readiness Initiative

The Community-Based Early Childhood Development and School Readiness Initiative supports children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development in underserved Ugandan communities through community-based early learning, positive parenting practices, and child nutrition and wellbeing. It ta

primary school proper nutrition developmental delays

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Makasi Rescue Foundation

NGO / Civil Society

Are Bapaleng

aRe Bapaleng is a community-rooted initiative empowering parents, caregivers, ECD practitioners, and unemployed youth to support young children's holistic development in South Africa's marginalized communities. It strengthens home-centre partnerships, enhances ECD centre capacity, and creates liveli

poverty south africa’s marginalised communities food insecurity

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Seriti Institute (NPO)

NGO / Civil Society

Establishment of Market-Based Childcare Center to Provide Safe Space for Children Coming to the Market with Their Parents to Be Nurtured Well

Establishes a market-based childcare center in Mbeya Region, Tanzania, to provide a safe space for children aged 0-3 years who accompany their parents to public markets. The center aims to support children's developmental potential and empower working mothers to increase productivity and income.

tanzania home-based childcare public markets

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WeCare Foundation

NGO / Civil Society

Fighting against malnutrition for the children under five for children under five years through educating communities to establish kitchen gardens and poultry in Burera District of Rwandac

This initiative educates communities in Burera District, Rwanda, on nutrition and empowers them to establish kitchen gardens and engage in small-scale poultry farming to reduce malnutrition and stunting among children under five. It targets vulnerable households, especially mothers and guardians, to

children limited access malnutrition

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Love gate Organization (LGO)

NGO / Civil Society

Anti-Jigger Campaign and Child Healthcare Promotion in Gem-Sub County, Kenya

This initiative aims to reduce jigger infestation among school-going children in Gem-Sub County, Kenya, through treatment, provision of shoes, and household fumigation, while also promoting community awareness and hygiene practices. It targets 3,500 critically affected school-going pupils in 6 wards

jigger infestation poverty rate proper hygiene

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GEM COMMUNITY CONSERVATION GROUP

Government

Continental Early Childhood Education and Development Policy Framework

The Continental Early Childhood Education and Development Policy Framework provides African countries with comprehensive policy guidance, standards, and strategic priorities to build integrated, inclusive, and high-quality early childhood systems. It aims to strengthen foundational learning pathways

human capital development socio-economic transformation science

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AU ECED-FLN