Is it time to rethink our role in early gender socialization? #GirlsRights African Union Women, Gender & Youth Directorate Hivos Global Regional SRHR Fund AU CESA ECED Cluster

"We do a terrible injustice to programmes when we conduct evaluations before they have achieved the right coverage, dosage/intensity, and quality." Linda Richter during regional meeting on measurement of ECD.Government of Rwanda, Rwanda NCD Alliance World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, World Bank Early Childhood Development Action Network (ECDAN)

Lynette Okengo, Executive Director of The African Early Childhood Network speaks at the regional meeting on measurement of #earlychildhooddevelopment (ECD) in Eastern and Southern Africa, in Kigali, Rwanda this week. The meeting aims to support governments to develop robust measurement systems for ECD.

Urgent action is needed by all stakeholders. "How is it that we are not caring for our young children's brains the way we care for their bodies, especially when their brains are one of the most important assets at birth? National Child Development Agency | Rwanda Early Childhood Development Action Network (ECDAN) UNICEF World Health Organization (WHO) World Bank

Day 2: Regional Meeting on Measurement of ECD in ESAR. Excellent moderation of country experiences by Maniza Ntekim. Bottom line: " Data collection is not an end in itself. The key is using the data to advocate for increased investment, improved quality, and strengthened systems"

#Happening now! #TECDEN Chairman giving opening remarks during Annual General Meeting #AGM2023 Hilton Foundation @BetterWayFdn Children in Crossfire WIZARA YA MAENDELEO YA JAMII The African Early Childhood Network

Day 3: Regional Meeting on Measurement of ECD in ESAR: "Digitalization of the HMIS (DHIS 2, EMR, ELMIS has contributed greatly to the success of routine data gathering in Uganda" ~ Dr Migadde Deogratias, Senior Medical Officer - Reproductive and Child Health, Ministry of Health

Day 3: Regional meeting on measurement of ECD in ESAR. "Robust information systems led by governments is possible with adequate technical and financial support. This has to be provided in a sustainable way"~Felix Pensulo Phiri, Director of Nutrition, Ministry of Health.

Join an all important convergence of Foundational Learning stakeholders in Africa! The 2023 ADEA High-Level Policy Dialogue Forum on Foundational Learning. Theme: Crafting a new Africa by Rethinking Foundational Learning

ECD measurement regional meeting in Eastern and Southern Africa ends with shared commitment from participating countries. UNICEF World Bank World Health Organization (WHO) The African Early Childhood Network

African Union Madam Oby Ezekwesili of Human Capital Africa in her opening remarks: ‘We can change learning outcomes within a year and the solutions are here, on our continent. Presidents must see themselves as the Chief Learning Officers of their countries. #FLNInAfrica ADEA /3

The right type of leadership at all levels is needed for success in attaining quality education right from the early years, otherwise there is no way we can attain quality education ~ Hon Minister Claudiana Cole - The Gambia.

" There is urgent need for the establishment of Early Childhood Development Leadership in Mozambique lead by government with a vision from the government. " ~Graca Machel~ The African Early Childhood Network @rededpi ChildFund Mozambique #IStand4Children

Happening Now: ADEA 2023 HLPDF on Foundational Learning: "You cannot build a four room foundation house and expect a mansion, it will not work. Let's sort out our foundations for learning"~ Hon Minister Angelina Motshekga - South Africa

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Eastern Africa ECD Conference 2024: Thank you very much National Organizing Committee for your excellent in country support. #EARC2024

Eastern Africa Early Childhood Conference 2024: Thank you very much to all our supporters! #EARC2024

"You cannot empower women if you are not looking after their children." ~ Hon. Dr. Dorothy Gwajima ~ Link: afecn.org/2024ear-confer… #IStand4Children #EARC2024

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