The Africa Early Childhood Network was created to develop and advance coherent ECD policy development and implementation throughout the African continent. Harnessing the diversity of strong civil society organizations delivering critical programming and advocacy for young children, AfECN strengthens impact through coordinated action, driven in close collaboration and consultation with key stakeholders.

What is ECD?

Early Childhood Development, or ECD, is a holistic set of multi-sectoral services and programmes that support a child's development from prenatal to age eight. These include:

  • nurturing care;

  • healthcare;

  • clean water and sanitation;

  • nutrition;

  • play and early learning;

  • and child protection