Exciting progress in early childhood development in Rwanda! From emotional intelligence to learning numbers & letters, it's crucial to invest in early childhood education #ForEveryChild’s future. Proud, and eager to expand the number of such centres for greater impact. UNICEF Rwanda

Did you know? In just one year, over 35,000 children were rehabilitated from malnutrition in Rwanda, through Professional Umuganda! With partners like NCDA, Caritas Byumba & AEE Rwanda, we delivered transformational results by mobilizing skilled volunteers to fight malnutrition.

👏 Today we say goodbye to two incredible changemakers—Nadia Abouhashish and Layla! Your passion for ECD and Street Kids Literacy left a lasting impact. 💫 Thank you for your dedication, compassion & energy. You’ll always be part of our story. 💖

On 17/7/2025, Coalition Umwana Ku Isonga members , visited PCCR interventions in Ngoma District, Gashanda sector. The purpose was to share knowledge about Home Based ECD operation.

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Walk with purpose — your steps might be the spark someone else needs to keep trying. 💫 #Encouragement #PositiveImpact #YouMatter #ECD

We had the pleasure of welcoming our friends visiting from Arizona to our organization! It was an incredible opportunity to showcase the work we do and the impact it's having on the lives of the children and youth we serve.

This fun & visually stimulating classroom idea is simple to make — perfect for our ECD centres! 🎨✨ Want to try it out? Reach out if you need support — we’re here to help! 🤝 #ECD #CreativeLearning #LearningThroughPlay #RwandaEducation National Child Development Agency | Rwanda

Today, the Mayor of Burera District, MUKAMANA Soline/Mayor BURERA District welcomed H.E. Gao Wenqi, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Rwanda and Lieke van de Wiel , Representative of @UNICEFRwanda for an official visit to the Cyanika Cross-border Early Childhood Development (ECD) Centre.

There’s nothing more rewarding than a smile you helped create. 😊 Early Childhood Development isn’t just smart — it’s a long-term strategy for brighter futures. 🌍✨ #ECD #InvestInChildren #FutureStartsNow National Child Development Agency | Rwanda EJo Ni Heza Initiative Imbuto Foundation Ijamboryumwana

These ECD classroom ideas are easy to implement and perfect for sparking curiosity and joy in young learners. Try them out in your center today! 🌱 #ECD #EarlyLearning #CreativeClassrooms #InvestInChildren

Good nutrition fuels a child’s growth and learning. 🧠🥦 If every home & ECD centre grows vegetables & feeds children, we move a step closer to ending malnutrition. Let’s act now — it starts with you and me! 💪🌱 #FightMalnutrition #ECDMatters National Child Development Agency | Rwanda Imbuto Foundation

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Play-based learning makes early education fun, creative & meaningful. Using local materials keeps it relevant & sustainable. Follow for more ideas on play-based teaching & holistic child development. #ECD #PlayBasedLearning Imbuto Foundation National Child Development Agency | Rwanda UNICEF Uganda UNICEF Rwanda

Good nutrition is key to a child’s growth. 🧒🍲 Cooking demos teach parents how to prepare nutritious, low-cost meals at home — a simple step in fighting malnutrition. 💪🌱 Empowered parents = healthier children. #FightMalnutrition #ECDMatters #SmartCooking #HealthyKids

Visit to Nova ECD Center youtu.be/YZ73-r6gfnQ?si… via YouTube In this series, I’ll be sharing videos on the importance of Early Childhood Development and how we can ensure every child has access. First stop: Nova ECD Center in Bukure Sector. Watch now!

Regular screening is essential in ECD programs. 🩺👶 It helps track a child’s growth, health, and development — ensuring they get the right support at the right time. Early checks = better outcomes. #ECD #ChildHealth #EarlyScreening #InvestInChildren

Thanks to HEZA Initiative for all you do for children and UNICEF for championing child well-being across Rwanda.

Play is not just play. It’s how children learn, grow, and thrive. Through guided play, they build language, problem-solving skills, and emotional resilience. Let’s make play-based learning a priority in every ECD program. 🌱 #PlayMatters #ECD Gikomero ECD & F Center of Excellence UNICEF Rwanda