UNICEF Office to the African Union & ECA The African Early Childhood Network AU Health,Humanitarian Affairs&Social Development Early Childhood Development Action Network (ECDAN) Africa CDC African Union WHO African Region Francis Kasolo The #ECDCountdown2030 launch at #CPHIA2025 brought Africa's leaders and partners together in Durban - united by one vision: turning data into action for every child. #InvestInECD

The African Early Childhood Network Thank you to #UNICEF, #AFECN, AU Commission, WHO Africa Regional Office, Africa CDC, #ECDAN for a great launch, and to the Technical Working Group for sustaining the country profiles, data analyses and publications to help improve the conditions in which young children live

📢 Africa’s #ECDCountdown2030 launched at #CPHIA2025! Leaders are turning data into action for every child. Explore the new Country Profiles afecn.org/blog/2025/10/2… #NurturingCare #DataDriven #ECD2030

Episode Five: This Monday’s ECD X-Spaces dives into ECD in Refugee Communities! We’ll be hosting ISMAIL SAXAFI, ED of AIDER REFUGEE INITIATIVE, to spotlight refugee voices and early learning in displacement. Set reminder here: x.com/i/spaces/1Mnxn… 🕗 8PM (EAT)

Starting early is critical! Quality #ECE is the bedrock of strong #FoundationalLearning in Africa. Join us at ADEA Trinnale 2025 side event “STARTING EARLY: How ECE is Critical to Foundational Learning.” The African Early Childhood Network's Moses Abiero will share insights on ECE access, quality,

📢Join the Science Translation, Engagement, and Policy (STEP) Academy for Emerging and Early-career Researchers 🗓 Dates: 11th – 27th November 2025 📅 Days: Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday ⏰ Time: 14:00 – 17:00 EAT 💻 Format: Virtual sessions 🔗 Register now:

📢Starting tomorrow! The Science Translation, Engagement, and Policy (STEP) Academy for Emerging and Early-career Researchers 🗓 Dates: 11th – 27th November 2025 📅 Days: Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday ⏰ Time: 14:00 – 17:00 EAT 💻 Format: Virtual sessions 🔗 Register

📢 Join ECSA-HC and The African Early Childhood Network for the capacity building virtual meeting themed “Child Protection at the Heart of Early Childhood Development.” 🗓️ Today, 11th November 2025 ⏰ 15:00 – 16:00 hrs (EAT) 💻 Join via Zoom: echo.zoom.us/j/89489251034 #ChildProtection

Delighted to be part of Side Event of T20 Summit on Early Childhood Care and Education: Key Pillar for Solidarity, Equality, and Sustainability Introduction, context, and strategic objective. youtube.com/live/LIFFmdX0l…

“When we unite for our children, we unite for our future. Let’s make every child’s earliest years safe, joyful, and full of possibility.” #WorldChildrensDay #IStand4Children

The Science Translation, Engagement, and Policy (STEP) Academy for Emerging and Early-career Researchers 🗓 Dates: 11th – 27th November 2025 📅 Days: Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday ⏰ Time: 14:00 – 16:00 EAT 💻 Format: Virtual sessions 🔗 Register now:

A powerful, data-driven resource tracking progress in health, nutrition, early learning & safety for young children across Africa. Download the report now to explore the data (afecn.org/s/Country-Prof…) and join the movement to invest early in Africa's future.

The African Early Childhood Network #AfECN Statement during #ACERWC46: 📽️Watch the proceedings LIVE🔴 on 🌐🔗youtube.com/live/OLtOgX_0H… #AfricaFit4Children #Agenda2040

🌍 Strengthening Primary Health Care to Promote Early Childhood Development Access to quality primary health care is foundational not just for treating illness, but for nurturing lifelong development. This blog explores how robust PHC systems can support early childhood growth

🌱Promoting Nurturing Care for Early Childhood Development. Discover how governments are coming together to integrate Early Childhood Development into Primary Health Care systems. A must-read for anyone invested in child health, wellbeing and long-term growth.