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NGO / Civil Society
Inclusion of Neurodivergent Learners in Early Childhood Education

Rare Gem Talent School offers a welcoming and organized approach to literacy education tailored for neurodivergent learners. Our goal is to equip them with essential skills, boost their confidence, and set them up for a lifetime of learning success.

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Dyslexia Organisation Kenya
NGO / Civil Society
Scaling Play-Based Kindergarten Teacher Training Across Ghana

Working together with the Ghana government and other partners to scale play-based kindergarten education nationwide.

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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

Éduquer les enfants à une consommation responsable du sucre<Prévenir l’excès de sucre dès la petite enfance> • Éduquer les enfants à une consommation responsable du sucre (

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WOMEN FOR EQUAL CHANCES-CONGO
Government
FLN Parliamentary Advocacy for Zambia

ZANEC is leading a consortium of partners, namely VVOB, UNICEF, and TaRL Africa in driving the support of members of parliament in remediating foundational learning competencies in their respective constituencies. The organization has facilitated the participation of members of as FLN Champions.

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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

The Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) Nigeria implements community-based interventions aimed at improving access to quality education and foundational learning for girls, particularly in underserved & rural communities. Through advocacy, stakeholder engagement, & capacity strengthening

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Forum For African Women Educationalists
NGO / Civil Society
Strengthening Workforce Development in Early Childhood Care

Personal Development Initiative Africa (PDIA) is grounded in the broader challenges facing Early Childhood Development (ECD) systems in Uganda specifically low-resource settings.

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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

A neuroscience-informed project that uses culturally relevant toys and play-based strategies to improve early literacy in Nigeria, while training educators to deliver effective, developmentally appropriate instruction aligned with ECCDE standards.

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Institute of Education, University of Benin
NGO / Civil Society
Inclusive Early Childhood Development Education

JRS Inclusive Early Childhood Development & Education Kenya and in Tanzania

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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 focuses on strengthening teacher quality and improving education standards in Liberia through the development and implementation of a national teacher licensing system and a comprehensive school accreditation framework. Led by the Ministry of Education, the initiative aims to ensure

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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 is a scalable foundational literacy and numeracy model that combines Mavis Talking Books, structured facilitator training, and play-based pedagogy to deliver measurable learning outcomes for underserved children aged 6–15 across low-resource communities in Nigeria.

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Teach the Child Initiative
NGO / Civil Society
Digital Learning Innovation to enhance FLN

"Can't Wait to Learn" Digital Learning Platform to enhance FLN

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War Child Alliance
NGO / Civil Society
Community-Based Early Childhood Development and Peace Education.

A youth-led initiative promoting early childhood education, caregiver support, and peaceful learning environments through community-driven mapping and phased interventions.

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Youth for Global Peace Network The Gambia
Academic / Research
Parental Education Program in São Tomé and Príncipe

Co-coordinator (as CIEC-UMinho researcher and UNICEF consultant) of the multisectoral Parental Education Program - Directorate of Social Protection, Solidarity and Family (DPSSF) São Tomé and Príncipe

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University of Minho
NGO / Civil Society
Safe Foundations: Integrating Child Protection into Early Childhood Learning Systems

Safe Foundations embeds child protection into early learning systems to prevent child marriage and exploitation.

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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 Innovate a better future for every child.

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Both Ends Believing
NGO / Civil Society
"Bright Beginnings" – Early Childhood Development Initiative, Addis Ababa (2025–2027)

Early Childhood Education and Development (ECD), focusing on learning through play, caregiver training, and child well-being.

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Hope Worldwide Ethiopia
NGO / Civil Society
Early Childhood Education Malawi, Balaka District, Southern Region

Andiamo runs 4 Early Childhood Development Centres in Balaka District, providing safe, nurturing spaces where over 600 young children each day receive early learning, nutrition, and care that prepare them for primary school and healthy development.

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Andiamo Youth Cooperative Trust NGO
UN Agency
Ethiopia Minimum ECE resource package

Pre-primary school children learn most effectively when learning and play materials are culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate. Teachers can make learning more interactive and engaging when such materials are available and when they receive proper training on how to use them effectively

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

Learning through play is vital for children's brain development. However, the majority of our parent and school community lacks understanding of play's contribution to this process.

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Freelancer
NGO / Civil Society
Stakeholder engagement and partnerships strengthening

ECD expert: Health, Nutrition, Opportunities for Early Learning, Responsive Care, Safety and Security

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ECD Network for Kenya
NGO / Civil Society
Policy advocacy, partnerships, resource mobilization, building capacities

Our goal is to stand at the forefront of advocating for Early Childhood Care and Development in Ghana, offering guidance on policies and supporting programs for all involved parties.

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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 Research in Childhood Education and Development Research on Gender Responsive Pedagogy Culturally Appropriate Practices in Childhood Education

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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

I am Susan Nyamanya, an Early Childhood Development (ECD) specialist with over 10 years of experience advancing humanitarian and development programs that strengthen community resilience and improve outcomes for young children and their families. My work centers on building inclusive, nurturing env

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Amref Health Africa
NGO / Civil Society
Testing a Conscious Discipline Intervention in Kisumu, Kenya

A cluster randomized trial with 1000 Kisumu West families to test an ECD intervention delivered by community health professionals (CHPs).

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Global Center for Child Neurodevelopment
NGO / Civil Society
Grassroots Early Childhood Education and Foundational Learning Advocacy Initiative

Initiating intersex stories to promote inclusive early childhood learning environments

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INTERSEX KENYA EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY
NGO / Civil Society
Community-Based ECD/ECE Programs in Rwanda

This initiative focuses on enhancing Early Childhood Development (ECD) and Education (ECE) through community-based programs in Rwanda.

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SaferRwanda
NGO / Civil Society
Upscaling Early Childhood Teaching Practices: A Regional Initiative (Lagos, Nigeria and Malawi)

A collaborative, three-month virtual professional development program connecting educators from Nigeria and Malawi to upscale early childhood education through shared best practices, inclusive strategies, and community engagement.

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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 entailed recruitment of Community and Religious leaders who were trained to be Parental Empowerment Facilitators (PEFs) to empower other parents to be responsible, engaged and loving (REAL) parents who will freely communicate with their children even on sensitive issues and

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Men Engage Kenya Network
Academic / Research
Promote quality early childhood services in Malawi through curriculum development, training and research

Designing curriculums and training people at different levels at Malawi Assemblies of God University.

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Malawi Assemblies of God University
NGO / Civil Society
Improving School Readiness Through the Tayari ECD Programme in Kenya

Led the USD 20 million Tayari Early Childhood Development programme in Kenya, improving school readiness for pre-primary children through large-scale implementation, systems strengthening, and evidence-based support for early learning.

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EmpowerED Strategies
Private Sector
Design Thinking for Early leaners

Spearheaded Design Thinking for Early school learners at Local Academy

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The Brand Coach Network
Private Sector
Educator based in Early Education

Early Years Teacher. Passionate in nurturing early learners and development

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

Expert in ECE pedagogy learning through play and assessment and CPD for ECE

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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 ECD increased number of children enrolment, performance and retention

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OSSEDI Malawi and Zambia
NGO / Civil Society
Early literacy programme in Kilifi,Kenya

The ULS Kilifi Initiative is a high-impact literacy program using Jolly Phonics to transform early education. Reaching 680+ schools and 100,000+ pupils, it improved reading ages by 2+ years and trained 2,800 teachers to align with Kenya’s CBC.

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Olivine school
NGO / Civil Society
Inclusive Education (IE) Program in Tanzania

Inclusive Education (IE) Program in Tanzania is implemented by the Free Pentecostal Church of Tanzania (FPCT) and Information Centre on Disability Tanzania (ICD) in partnership with Education Stars in the Universe (ESITU) and other stakeholders. The program is funded by CISU - Civil Society in Devel

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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, conducted every three years in South Africa, that provides a population-level snapshot of four-year-old children enrolled in early learning programmes, based on a nationally representative sample. For over 5,000 children, the study generates a comprehens

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DataDrive2030
Academic / Research
Inclusive education programme for learners withd disabilities

Dr David Kwame Kumador is exploring a cultural-historical analysis of the pedagogy of learners with disabilities in rapidly developing communities in Accra.

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University of Ghana
Private Sector
Processing Gluten free, Organic Foods from Climate smart value chains

Healthy products for prevention, reduction, management and eradication of Malnutrition, Anemia and Non-Communicable diseases

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Green Without Borders
Government
Direction du comité national de l'élaboration du curriculum de l'année préparatoire.

Objectif: innovation pédagogique. Production: curriculum de l'année préparatoire et ses annexes. Résultat: généralisation de l'utilisation du curriculum et ses annexes. Amélioration des apprentissages.

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Consultant individuel
NGO / Civil Society
Community-based early childhood care and education in Rural Masaiti District of Zambia

A Christ-centred NGO dedicated to educating, empowering, and transforming the lives of vulnerable children.

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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.

Research in Disability Inclusive Practices in Early Childhood Development (ECD) in Kenya

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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 seeks to improve children's holistic learning and wellbeing for children aged 3-12+ using Learning through Play teaching method. Working with governments, schools, and national partners, PlayMatters helps embed play-based learning into educati

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International Rescue Committee
Academic / Research
Adultes, Classes d'alphabétisation, Enseignants, Ethnie, Perception de soi.

La relation entre l’ethnie et la perception de soi des enseignants qui interviennent dans les classes d’alphabétisation des adultes émerge comme une problématique dans les pays au sud du Sahara.

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Université Gaston Berger de Saint-Louis
Academic / Research
Community Engagement in Improving Early Literacy Skills in Malawi

This initiative is aimed at advocating for communities including parents to be involved in promoting early literacy skills among young children(2 -5 years) by utilizing local cultural materials in childcare centres. This fosters ownership, sustainability, and resourcefulness in early learning. As

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university of Malawi
NGO / Civil Society
Early intervention for birth deformities specifically Clubfoot

Early intervention for birth deformities plays a key role in promoting early childhood development and promoting holistic growth.

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Clubfoot Care for Kenya
NGO / Civil Society
Caring for children with developmental delays in Uganda.

Advocating for essential life skills such as problem-solving, nutrition, self-esteem are built through their earliest relationships.

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Community Restoration Initiative Project
Government
Free Early Years porridge project

Enhancing cognitive growth through feeding Children with complimentary morning meals

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ECDE TEACHER
NGO / Civil Society
HOME GROWTH SCHOOL FEEDING PROGRAM -FUNDED BY TERRE DES HOMMES GERMANY

ARC-Africa implements the Home Grown School Feeding Project in Sitti Zone and Dire Dawa City Council, Ethiopia, enhancing nutrition, education, and community resilience through locally sourced, sustainable school meals.

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Ethiopia
NGO / Civil Society
enjuba. Foundational Literacy and Numeracy.

enjuba is focused on improving foundational literacy, numeracy and self-regulation in Ugandan children through structured pedagogy, teacher coaching and books.

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enjuba
Academic / Research
Review of Foundational Phase FLN Resources Consultancy - Lesotho

Dr. Nkomo holds a PhD in Early Childhood Education from the University of Pretoria, a Master of Education from the University of Zimbabwe, and an MPhil in Childcare and Protection from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Her research is deeply committed to early childhood development, inclusive educati

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University of Eswatini
Government
Multi-Sectoral Approach to Nurturing Care for Early Childhood Development

Mainstreaming and Integrating Nurturing Care for Early Childhood Development in all government structures: All government systems go for NCfECD

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Lake Region Economic Bloc
Private Sector
Inclusive education for children with learning Disabilities

Petinar kindergarten School Inclusive education initiative for children with learning Disabilities

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Petinar Kindergarten school
NGO / Civil Society
Vulnerable Basket Inclusive education for children with learning Disabilities

Maxy Nakayenga -Vulnerable Basket Inclusive education for children with learning Disabilities

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Vulnerable Basket
NGO / Civil Society
Inclusive education for children with learning Disabilities

Grace Nakaliisa Vulnerable Basket for Inclusive education for children with learning Disabilities

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Vulnerable Basket
NGO / Civil Society
Community-Led Integrated Early Childhood Development and Foundation Learning Initiatives

This initiative strengthens early childhood development and foundational learning through community-led, integrated health , nutrition, and education interventions targeting underserved children and families.

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COMMUNITY ACTION FOR HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT
NGO / Civil Society
Climate Change Resilience for Early Child Development in Gairo District (

CONASU is a Tanzanian NGO promoting conservation and livelihoods partnerships, education, and advocacy. Its initiative addresses climate change–driven malnutrition affecting early child development in Gairo district by advancing climate-resilient nutrition, sustainable farming, and awareness. The pr

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Conservation of Nature for Survival (CONASU)
Academic / Research
Community based early childhood education initiative in Ethiopia

Researcher, Advisor and Board member at About All Children-Africa (AACA)

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University of Groningen
NGO / Civil Society
Transnational Advocacy Capacity for Improved Legislation (TRANAC) in Southern Africa

TRANAC: Regional legal advocacy for binding SADC ECD protocol and sustainable foundational learning financing.

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Africa Early Childhood Network (AfECN)
Private Sector
Distribution of children's books at scale via an App - across the globe.

Children's Book library on the Trillion Book Gift (TBG) App. 50+ books in 50+ languages for home language reading by caregivers/elder siblings of 0 to 5 year olds.

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Fixing.World Africa
Academic / Research
PhD on ECD in refugee camps

PhD looking at how the built environment of refugee camps in Rwanda, Uganda and Kenya affects young children development

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UPC-BarcelonaTech
NGO / Civil Society
Scaling Community-Based Playgroups in Botswana and The Parent Playbox Across Africa

Learn To Play works with local governments and communities across Botswana to equip educators training, curriculum and assessments to run daily playgroups across the country. We also have a community parenting programme called the Parent Playbox to improve parental wellbeing, reduce stress and impro

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Learn To Play
NGO / Civil Society
Adapt ECD Centres in Tanzania

Develop cost-effective ECD centre models for adaptation by the community, government, and private sectors

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Save the Children
NGO / Civil Society
KEEPING SCHOOL CHILDREN SAFE PROJECT

Protecting school children against child abuse by promoting safety education, prevention, and community support

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YOUTH AND WOMEN EMANCIPATION (YAWE)
Government
AVAILABILITY AND UTILIZATION OF PEDAGOGICAL RESOURCES IN PRE-SCHOOLS AT ETHIOPIA

The main purpose of this study was to investigate the availability and utilization of pedagogical resources in preschools at Shambu Town, Horo Guduru Wollega Zone of Oromia Regional State.The study involved 36teachers and 12 directors as source of information from 12 kindergartens.The concurrent mix

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Educational Assessment and Examination services
NGO / Civil Society
Learning through Play Active Learning Methods in Ethiopia

PlayMatters is an initiative designed to enhance holistic learning outcomes and promote the well-being of refugee and host community children aged 3 to 12 and above in Ethiopia, Uganda, and Tanzania. It applies Learning through Play (LtP) methodologies to ensure that education is active, engaging, a

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International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Academic / Research
Early Childhood Development centers design and building in Rwanda

I co-led the design of the first prototypes and models of ECD, ECD+F and preprimary Schools in Rwanda as a consultant for UNICEF and in partnership with the relevant ministries, International and local NGOs.

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UPC-BarcelonaTech
Academic / Research
Early Childhood Development centers design in Rwanda and PhD on ECD in refugee camps

I co-led the design of the first prototypes and models of ECD, ECD+F and preprimary Schools in Rwanda as a consultant for UNICEF and in partnership with the relevant ministries, International and local NGOs. I also developed a PhD looking at how the built environment of refugee camps in Rwanda, Ugan

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UPC-BarcelonaTech
NGO / Civil Society
PlayMatters Project Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia

Play-based learning as an active teaching method in pre-primary, primary

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International Rescue Committee
Academic / Research
Para-social work Model in Tanzania

A para-social work model serves most vulnerable children in Tanzania

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The Open University of Tanzania
NGO / Civil Society
Play-Based Larning in Ethiopia, Uganda, Tanzania and South Sudan

A play-based learning program improving children’s education, well-being, and development.

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Plan International
Academic / Research
Title: Community and professional excerpts for Hudson Ouko(Ph.D)

Experienced in leading and supporting high-impact education and development initiatives, including community-based randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) and school readiness funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Conducted evaluations of educational interv

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Kenyatta University
Academic / Research
AAC Assessment Practices for Individuals with Physical Disabilities: A Systematic Review of Communication Needs

My project was a systematic review and this paper was accepted to be presented at the 27th Conference of Asian Federation on Intellectual Disabilities (27th AFID in short)

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National Taiwan Normal University
NGO / Civil Society
Community Based Early childhood development Mental Health Awareness program in western Kenya

A community-based program in Western Kenya promoting early childhood development and mental health awareness for caregivers, children, and vulnerable families through education, support, and capacity building.

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Solina Hub Limited
NGO / Civil Society
ECD Program Implentation and Advocacy in Mozambique

Trained different intervenient from Government, NGOs, INGOs and Civil Society on integrated approaches focused on ECD and SECD.

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APRODET
Academic / Research
Codesigning Community Led ECD interventions in Uganda and Ethiopia

Community and refugee led early childhood interventions in Uganda and Ethiopia

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AfriChild
Private Sector
Domestic childcare workers placement agencies

We place professional domestic childcare workers in homes. They are important in the first 1000 days of life.

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Nyarai Homecare Services
Academic / Research
Participatory Protection Pedagogy for Safe and Inclusive Early Learning Environments in Uganda

Promotes young children's participation to strengthen protective factors and reduce violence in early learning environments through research-informed, child-centered pedagogical approaches in Ugandan primary schools.

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Kyambogo University
Academic / Research
Early Childhood Inclusive Support Initiative (ECISI

Dr. Tina Irimoren is an early childhood education specialist, researcher, and advocate focused on inclusive, sustainable learning. She works in curriculum, teacher training, and policy, with expertise in child development, special needs, early intervention stratégies & advancing equitable education.

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University of Benin, Nigeria
NGO / Civil Society
Early Childhood Development Program in Central Ethiopia Silte Zone.

Early Childhood Development Program in the organization is implementing for the last 22 years as a core program. I have joined this program since 9 years a go. In this program, I am working as Program Head. The program is highly concerned for Integrated ECD services approach like early stimulation.

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Aynage Child and Family Development Organization
Academic / Research
Sugira Muryango Program in Rwanda

The Sugira Muryango (Family Strengthening Intervention) addresses family violence, hardship and promote child development and mental health

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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.

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

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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.

Evidences from research have confirmed that support to families improves child development and mental health, minimize school drop-out and improve in hygiene and nutrition of children.

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University of Rwanda Centre for Mental Health
NGO / Civil Society
ECD teacher training and ECDIE initiatives and Transitional Learning Centres

Training facilitators to equip them for ECD centres in rural, low-income and crisis-affected communities

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Maple Leaf Early Years Centre
NGO / Civil Society
Community based literature early deaf childhood

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SIGN LANGUAGE AND ADVOCACY AWARENESS DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION OF ZAMBIA (SLAADAZ)
Private Sector
Early Identification and Intervention for Children Rehabilitation

Early identification and intervention for children with developmental delays or disabilities is a critical strategy to strengthen early childhood education and foundational learning in Arusha, Tanzania. Many children in the region face challenges such as malnutrition, limited access to healthcare

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Milestones Children Rehabilitation Clinic
NGO / Civil Society
Community Based Early childhood Programs

Early childhood development programs and special needs Educational programs designed to help families adopt good methods of caring for infants beginning from the stage conception of pregnancy to the early years of a child in order reduce effects of disabilities and enhance learning

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Centre for Persons with Disabilities CPD/Otis Dream Project ODP
NGO / Civil Society
African Montessori Hub

A child-centered do-tank reimaging Montessori for the African classroom through research and training.

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Montessori on Wheels
NGO / Civil Society
Accelerating Early Childhood Education and Development (ECED) & Foundational Learning among San Communities in Namibia*

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

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Community Empowerment and Development Association
Government
Accompagner les parents, enrichir les apprentissages précoces

Accompagner les parents avec des outils de parentalité positive pour soutenir le développement global de l’enfant et renforcer les apprentissages précoces dès les premières années de vie.

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Complexe d'enfance Medenine
NGO / Civil Society
Child safety and well being

In the last 5 years my team and I jave been working with children who are abused within the school institutions and stakeholders( teachers, parents, government officials, civil.society) on preventing school.related gender based violence .The prevalence, impact on learning outcomes

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Youthcare Development and Empowerment Initiative
NGO / Civil Society
Home based early learning for children with disability

While we advocating for early learning for all children, we can't overlook how child with disability is on the high risk of not having the early learning opportunity which is resulted by multiple reasons including community beliefs over disability of a child to school infrastructure.

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KAYA Foundation
NGO / Civil Society
ECED Journalism

Early Childhood Development (ECD) Journalism in focuses on reporting and storytelling about the importance of early childhood education, care, and development. It highlights issues, best practices, and innovations impacting young children's growth and well-being.

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Radio Free Africa
NGO / Civil Society
SPLASH - Sustaining Play Learning and Skills in Humanitarian Context

Play based learning opportunities for 0 to 10 year old children in Africa, through play labs, playful parenting education, play space and materials, including MHPSS, gender and disability inclusion in the humanitarian setting.

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BRAC International
NGO / Civil Society
Preschool - Early Childhood Development (ECD) and Primary School (Grades 1-6)

Harmee Academy provides holistic, play-based early and primary education in Nekemte, Ethiopia. By engaging families and providing safe transport, they nurture well-rounded students and empower the community through quality learning.

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Private - Harmee Academy
NGO / Civil Society
Establishment of two functioning day care center -Babati, Manyara Tanzania

PIDERS' project establishes two daycare centers in Babati, Tanzania, providing safe care and early learning for children ages 0–3. It supports working parents and improves child well-being through health monitoring, nutrition, and community-led management.

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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

JOPEDO’s initiative in Mwanza, Tanzania, strengthens community-based systems to provide inclusive, play-based early education for children aged 3–8. By training educators and empowering parents in positive parenting, the project ensures vulnerable children and those with disabilities can thrive in s

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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

Africa Child Foundation Mission is conducting a 10-day intensive training program for 100 ECD teachers in Mvomero, Tanzania. The project improves early education quality by equipping community educators with specialized skills in child nutrition, protection, psychology, and play-based pedagogy to be

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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 advocacy project in Sierra Leone’s Moyamba District targets children aged 3–5 in remote, marginalized communities. By addressing geographical isolation and economic barriers, the initiative focuses on raising community awareness, training local facilitators, and lobbying the government to prior

early childhood education pre-primary education hard-to-reach communities
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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 by Nufashwa Yafasha Organization supports vulnerable children aged 3–6 in rural Gatsibo District, Rwanda. It provides a holistic model combining play-based nursery education, daily nutritious school meals, and early literacy through a community libr

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NUFASHWA YAFASHA ORGANIZATION
NGO / Civil Society
"Play, Learn, Thrive: Early Childhood project in Mwanza"

SKFI’s "Play, Learn, Thrive" project in Mwanza, Tanzania, provides inclusive, play-based ECD for children aged 0–5. By training caregivers in disability detection and UDL, it closes the developmental gap for neurodivergent and vulnerable children.

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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 empowers Malawian children aged 10–16 to defend their rights against labor and abuse. Using participatory theater and peer training, it turns students into ambassadors for child protection and social change.

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ANPPCAN Malawi Chapter
NGO / Civil Society
Empowering parental involvement in caring vulnerable children.

Based in the Rukwa region of Tanzania, this project combats persistent violence and neglect against 3,250 vulnerable children. By establishing parental clinics and "CCS" programs, it provides 53 guardians with childcare training, counseling, and nutritional support. To ensure sustainability, the ini

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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 Kenyan research project explores early learning for children (1–8) of out-of-school adolescent mothers in coastal counties. It generates evidence to support school re-entry and seeks partners to expand data collection across the coastal region.

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Toto Centre Initiative
NGO / Civil Society
Early Childhood Development (ECD), Nutrition & Young Mothers' Empowerment

Fadhili Teens Tanzania’s Msichana Thabiti Project empowers adolescent mothers in rural Nyamatongo Ward. It integrates life skills and financial literacy with parenting and nutrition training to ensure optimal development for children aged 0–5.

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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

TYC’s research in Shinyanga, Tanzania, explores how malnutrition affects the learning of children aged 3–6. By linking stunting data to school performance, it aims to integrate nutrition into ECD policies to improve cognitive outcomes.

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Tanzanian Youth and Children (TYC)
NGO / Civil Society
Green Schools and Resilient Communities in DRC

This ESD program in South Kivu, DRC, empowers 1,200 teachers and youth to combat deforestation and climate vulnerability. By creating 20 agroecological school gardens and 5 micro-reserves, it builds local capacity for biodiversity restoration.

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Association of Working Children and Youth - DRC
NGO / Civil Society
Skilling Adolescent Mother's for a holistic Child development

WOTDO empowers adolescent mothers in Uganda through the Nurturing Care Framework. The project provides vocational skilling, parenting mentorship, and small-business support to break poverty cycles and ensure holistic development for children under 6.

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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.

**Initiative Year: 2022 | Duration: 5–10 years** ## Objectives/Background Union of Community Development Volunteers (U

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Union of Community Development Volunteers
Academic / Research
Title : Early Literacy and Climate Education in Zambia, Southern Africa Country implementation : Livingstone, Zambia, Project Facilitator Background Afia Konadu Kyei is an educator originally from

**Initiative Year: 2025 | Duration: Less than 6 months** ## Objectives/Background Early literacy and reading participa

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Unaffiliated
NGO / Civil Society
Community-Based Early Childhood Development and School Readiness Initiative

Makasi Rescue Foundation’s 2026 initiative provides play-based early learning for refugee and vulnerable children (3–6) in Uganda. It bridges the schooling gap by training caregivers, establishing community hubs, and integrating health and nutrition.

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Makasi Rescue Foundation
NGO / Civil Society
aRe Bapaleng

Seriti’s "aRe Bapaleng" initiative empowers 135,000 South African caregivers through play-based workshops. By activating 4,000 youth as "ECD Champions," it builds community-led nurturing care and creates employment across all nine provinces.

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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.

This initiative implemented in Mbeya, Tanzania provides market-based childcare for children under 5. By securing space in Mwanjelwa Market, it allows mothers to trade securely while ensuring kids receive nurturing care, health, and early learning support.

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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 2026 Burera District project fights stunting in children under 5. By training caregivers in nutrition and helping households start kitchen gardens and poultry farming, it ensures access to protein and vitamins during the first 1,000 days.

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Love gate Organization (LGO)
NGO / Civil Society
ANTI -JIGGER CAMPAIGN AND CHILD HEALTHCARE PROMOTION IN GEM - SUB COUNTY, KENYA

This 2026 Gem Sub-County project treats 3,500 children for jigger infestations. By providing shoes, fumigating homes, and tiling school floors, it eliminates breeding grounds, reduces stigma, and restores health to improve school attendance.

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GEM COMMUNITY CONSERVATION GROUP
Government
Continental Early Childhood Education and Development Policy Framework

The Continental ECED Framework by the African Union provides strategic guidance and standards to strengthen early childhood systems. It aims to harmonize policies, improve foundational learning, and ensure equitable access to quality education across Africa.

human capital development socio-economic transformation science
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AU ECED-FLN