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[WEBINAR] "A Triple-Cocktail Approach for Closing the ECD Gap." 🗓 Nov 6, 2024, ⏰ 11 AM. Discover insights from the Yizani Sifunde project with Dr. Tara Polzer Ngwato & Dr. Magali von Blottnitz. Register now to tackle early literacy challenges in SA. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

#IlifaLabantwana is dedicated to empowering every child in South Africa! 🌟 Subscribe to our YouTube for insightful talks, community collaborations, and innovative solutions in early childhood development. Join us on our mission: youtube.com/@ilifalabantwa… #ECD #Advocacy

Despite an improved fiscal outlook, the 2024 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) provided no plans to invest in universal access to quality early childhood development (ECD) services and to end child hunger by 2030. Read the full analysis below ow.ly/wGtu50U2XJF

[Research Alert 📢] The Lancet Series highlights the next 1000 days (ages 2–5) as crucial for child development. In South Africa, challenges like stunting and ECCE gaps persist. Investing in nurturing care can transform futures. 🌍 #SAECR2024 Read more: thelancet.com/journals/lance…

It is with deep sadness that we mourn the passing of Carol Bower, a tireless advocate for children's and women's rights. As the first director of Rape Crisis Cape Town, her work shaped critical laws and international child protection efforts. Rest in peace, Carol.

📢 OPPORTUNITY ALERT 📷 The Budget Justice Coalition is seeking to employ a Coalition Organiser, who will implement proper systems and processes to enable the coalition and its committees to function efficiently and effectively. Read: section27.org.za/2024/11/coalit… Closing 13 Dec

In 2024, South Africa took a leap in early childhood development! The Dept. of Basic Education launched the Bana Pele Mass Registration & eCares digital platform, paving the way for universal access to quality ECD. Proud to support this vital initiative! 🌟 #ECD #BanaPele #eCares

💡 Implementing a Maternal Support Grant could save South Africa R13.8bn annually in healthcare costs! Watch as Daniel McLaren explains why this is both feasible and beneficial. #MSGCoalition

🌟 Webinar Alert! Join our Early Childhood Systems series in 2025. 📅 5 Feb, 11:00-12:00 SAST. Explore ECD demand with Dr Grace Leach & Dr Gabrielle Wills. Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

One year since President Ramaphosa’s 2024 SONA commitment to expand ECD, we want to see the government prioritize ECD in economic growth, jobs & gender equality in #SONA2025! #ECD #earlyyears #SONA

Key takeaways from President Ramaphosa’s 1st #SONA under the GNU: Ilifa will support universal access to quality early childhood development through collaboration & coordination. #SONA2025 #SouthAfrica #ECD #EarlyYears

📻 Our public finance economist Daniel McLaren spoke to CapeTalk's Clarence Ford this morning about the case for a Maternal Support Grant in South Africa. Listen here 👉 primediaplus.com/the-maternal-s…

Our most recent webinar in the series "Early Childhood Systems - Perspectives and Research" explored the challenges and opportunities for the future of the ECD workforce in SA based on research by Dr Grace Leach from DGMT & Dr Gabrielle Wills from RESEP. ow.ly/NUJR50UYopV

📢 [WEBINAR] Real Reform for ECD: Protecting the ECD Budget _The 2025 National Budget is a defining moment for South Africa’s young children._ 🗓 Thursday, 27 February 2025 ⏰ 11h00 – 12h30 📍 Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e2bfd1b6…

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📢 Hold My Hand launches the #MomentsThatMatter competition! 🎉 Share your stories of impactful connections that nurture young minds. Submit via WhatsApp "moments" to 0600 411 111. Weekly cash prizes await! Ends 30 Apr 2025. 💌 More info: ilifalabantwana.co.za #HoldMyHandSA