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The African Early Childhood Network

@af_ecn

AfECN is an advocacy and learning network contributing to an Africa where all young children are learning, safe, healthy, happy and thriving. Africa we can!

 Nairobi, Kenya
afecn.org/
Joined May 2015
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📅 RÉSERVE LA DATE | 3 Décembre 2026 | 15 h 00 – 16 h 30 (heure d'Afrique de l'Est) Comment l'évaluation de l'apprentissage précoce peut-elle aider les enfants à acquérir les compétences fondamentales dont ils ont besoin ? Rejoignez AU ECED & FL Cluster, @GPforEducation KIX 21 Hub , @af_ecn , @UNICEF WCARO, @aphrc et les ministères de l’Éducation de 🇧🇮 🇬🇳 🇬🇼 🇸🇳 🇬🇲 pour un échange de connaissances en ligne sur le développement de l’évaluation de l’apprentissage précoce en Afrique de l’Ouest et en Afrique centrale. S'inscrivant dans le cadre de l'action stratégique n° 3 du CESA 26–35, cette session explorera les expériences, les enseignements, les défis et les opportunités des différents pays en matière de généralisation d'une évaluation de l'apprentissage précoce inclusive du point de vue du genre et du handicap. 🔗 Lien d'inscription à venir ! Avec le soutien du @IDRC_CRDI #IStand4Children #ApprentissagePrécoce #ECD #ApprentissageFondamental #CESA2635
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📅 RESERVE A DATA | 3 de Dezembro de 2026 | 15:00–16:30 EAT De que forma a avaliação da aprendizagem na primeira infância pode ajudar as crianças a desenvolver as competências fundamentais de que necessitam? Junte-se ao AU ECED & FL Cluster, ao @GPforEducation KIX 21 Hub, @af_ecn , @UNICEF WCARO, @aphrc e aos Ministérios da Educação de 🇧🇮 🇬🇳 🇬🇼 🇸🇳 🇬🇲 para uma troca virtual de conhecimentos sobre a ampliação da avaliação da aprendizagem na primeira infância na África Ocidental e Central. Contribuindo para a Ação Estratégica 3 do CESA 26–35, a sessão irá explorar as experiências, lições, desafios e oportunidades dos países para ampliar a avaliação da aprendizagem na primeira infância de forma inclusiva em termos de género e deficiência. 🔗 Link para inscrição em breve! Com o apoio do @IDRC_CRDI #IStand4Children #EarlyLearning #ECD #FoundationalLearning #CESA2635
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📅 SAVE THE DATE | 3 Dec 2026 | 15:00–16:30 EAT How can early learning assessment help children develop the foundational skills they need? Join the AU ECED & FL Cluster, @GPforEducation KIX 21 Hub, @af_ecn , @UNICEF WCARO, @aphrc & Ministries of Education from 🇧🇮 🇬🇳 🇬🇼 🇸🇳 🇬🇲 for a virtual knowledge exchange on Scaling Early Learning Assessment in West & Central Africa. Contributing to Strategic Action 3 of CESA 26–35, the session will explore country experiences, lessons, challenges and opportunities for scaling gender- and disability-inclusive early learning assessment. 🔗 Registration link coming soon! Supported by @IDRC_CRDI #IStand4Children #EarlyLearning #ECD #FoundationalLearning #CESA2635
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📢 RESERVE A DATA! Junte-se a nós online na II Conferência Internacional Lusófona sobre o Desenvolvimento da Primeira Infância, de 25 a 27 de novembro de 2026, na Cidade da Praia, Cabo Verde. Sob o tema: “Fortalecer as Famílias, Proteger as Crianças e Promover o Desenvolvimento Inclusivo da Primeira Infância em África: Construindo Parcerias para um Futuro Sustentável.” Inscreva-se para participar online: forms.cloud.microsoft/r/cqet… #IStand4Children
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📢SAVE THE DATE! Join us online for the 2nd Lusophone International Conference on Early Childhood Development, taking place from 25–27 November 2026 in Praia City, Cabo Verde. Under the theme: “Strengthening Families, Protecting Children, and Advancing Inclusive Early Childhood Development Across Africa: Building Partnerships for a Sustainable Future.” Register to participate online: forms.cloud.microsoft/r/0RNH… #IStand4Children
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📢 Have you registered? Join us on Tuesday, 27 October 2026, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM EAT for a webinar on Scaling Two-Generation Parenting Programmes through County Systems: Investing in Caregivers to Nurture Thriving Children. 🔗 Register now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi… #EarlyChildhoodDevelopment #Parenting #NurturingCare #Childcare @ICS_SP @LREB14 @af_ecn @ECDAction @thinkequalorg @hiltonfound @aphrc
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Meet some of the #AfECNYouthChampions We asked our champions about their motivation for joining the program and what change they would like to see for young children in their country as communities respond to climate change. Follow the programme as young advocates move from learning → community evidence → advocacy → policy engagement. Lean more: afecn.org/kp-ecd-climate #IStand4Children #YouthVoices #ECDandClimate #ClimateActionforChildren
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@af_ecnOct 1
Introducing the AfECN Youth Champions Programme on ECD and Climate Change! Bringing together 25 Youth Champions across Ghana, Liberia, Malawi, Zambia and Zanzibar, the programme will build knowledge, amplify community voices and drive advocacy for climate-responsive policies that protect young children's learning, health and development. Because climate action must include our youngest citizens. Learn more: afecn.org/kp-ecd-climate #IStand4Children #AfECNYouthChampions #ClimateActionForChildren
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A landmark milestone for teacher recognition and educational excellence for decades, persistent teacher shortages and structural barriers have constrained learning across the continent. As PACTED 2026 concludes today in Eswatini with the adoption of the Eswatini Declaration, the African Union will honor outstanding educators at the AU Continental Teachers' Awards Ceremony. #Agenda2063 #PACTED202 #DecadeofEducation
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Today in the Kingdom of Eswatini, the African Union Department of Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation (ESTI) hosted by the Government of Eswatini, officially kicked off Pan African Conference on Teacher Education (PACTED) 2026 under the theme: “Transforming the Teaching Profession for Africa's Future: Innovation, Mobility, Artificial Intelligence, Inclusion and Professional Excellence”. Opening on World Teachers' Day 2026, this flagship continental platform addresses critical challenges, from teacher shortages to digital adaptation, by establishing unified frameworks for teacher mobility, AI integration, and professional standards. Key Milestones & Focus Areas: • 5 October: Official Commemoration of World Teachers' Day 2026 • AI & Digital Transformation: Leveraging AI and digital competency frameworks for teaching • Professional Mobility: Implementing the Continental Teacher Qualification Framework (CTQF) • 7 October: The AU Continental Teachers' Awards Ceremony recognizing outstanding educators #PACTED2026 #Agenda2063 #WorldTeachersDay #DecadeofEducation
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Millions of children in conflict and displacement settings across Africa miss the care their first 1,000 days need. Most coverage stops at documenting harm. It rarely names who's accountable. Today, Oct 6, join @MovingMindsAlliance, AfECN and REACH Network for a media roundtable on advancing accountability and action for ECD in crisis settings. Register: bit.ly/AfricaMediaECDiCRound… Time: 12noon – 1:30pm WAT #IStand4Children #SolutionsJournalism
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Introducing the AfECN Youth Champions Programme on ECD and Climate Change! Bringing together 25 Youth Champions across Ghana, Liberia, Malawi, Zambia and Zanzibar, the programme will build knowledge, amplify community voices and drive advocacy for climate-responsive policies that protect young children's learning, health and development. Because climate action must include our youngest citizens. Learn more: afecn.org/kp-ecd-climate #IStand4Children #AfECNYouthChampions #ClimateActionForChildren
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📢REMINDER: DEADLINE IS TODAY! Don't miss the opportunity to contribute to advancing culturally relevant early childhood development resources across Africa. #IStand4Children
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@af_ecnSep 4
What if the songs, stories, games, riddles, dances and locally made toys children grow up with could become part of the ECD resources we use across Africa? AfECN is inviting proposals to identify, document, validate and package culturally authentic ECD resources for children birth–8 years. 🌍 8–12 countries | 4+ African regions 📅 Deadline: 30 Sept 2026 ⏳ 10–12 months 🔗 Read the full call & apply: afecn.org/blog/2026/9/3/call… #IStand4Children
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🎉A decade of collaboration, learning and collective action for young children, families and communities. Here’s to many more years of strengthening ECD across the continent! @ECDAction
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🎉 ECDAN is celebrating 10 years of collective action for young children and their caregivers. Take a look back at some of the milestones that have shaped our journey. 👉 Explore the full #ECDAN10 journey: lnkd.in/p/dMHC9qWy
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The countdown is on! 🎉 On June 2–3, 2027, the first-ever Global Early Years Finance Summit will bring together leadership, investment, and action for the world’s youngest children. AfECN is proud to be an #ActForEarlyYears partner on the road to the Summit. Learn more on how to get involved here earlyyearssummit.org/ #IStand4Children #ActForEarlyYears
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🎉🇸🇸 A major milestone for ECD in South Sudan! Today, South Sudan launches the South Sudan National ECD Network under the theme: “Elevating ECD to a National Agenda: Breaking Silos and Building Strong Foundation for a Sustainable South Sudan.” 🤝 AfECN is proud to be part of this collective effort to strengthen coordination, collaboration and collective action for young children and families in South Sudan. Congratulations to fellow partners and stakeholders contributing to this important milestone! 🇸🇸👏 #IStand4Children
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🎉A major milestone for ECD in Sierra Leone! 🇸🇱 On 15 Sept 2026, Sierra Leone launched its Early Childhood Development Network, in a ceremony presided over by Her Excellency the First Lady of Sierra Leone. Bringing together government, civil society, the private sector, development partners & ECD stakeholders, the Network strengthens coordination and collective action for young children and families. 🤝 As part of this collective effort, AfECN is proud to stand alongside fellow partners in supporting a stronger ECD ecosystem in Sierra Leone. 👏 We congratulate the Sierra Leone ECD Network🎉, the Government of Sierra Leone, our fellow partners, and all stakeholders involved in this important milestone. #IStand4Children
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It's time for every child to get on board for quality education. #UNGA81 brings renewed opportunity for education: The GPE #MultiplyPossibility High-Level Event marks a turning point for education financing: globalpartnership.org/events… #IStand4Children #FundEducation @GPforEducation
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TOMORROW! Join AfECN, @ECSA_HC & @results4dev for a webinar on Nurturing Child Development through Primary Health Care. 📅 17 Sept | 🕓 4–5 PM EAT 🌍 English + Portuguese interpretation Discover a new evidence-based toolkit and explore how primary health care can support nurturing care. 🔗 Join: r4d-org.zoom.us/j/8203625060… Meeting ID: 820 3625 0604 Passcode: p2tZKY #IStand4Children
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