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Early Childhood Development Network advocating for inclusive policies and increased access to early childhood development foundation for all children in Zim

Harare, Zimbabwe
Joined April 2014
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Exciting News!🎉 Join @zinecda in celebrating launch of the Zimbabwe Early Learning Policy; a significant step towards providing equitable & inclusive early learning opportunities for all children.Let us empower our little ones & unlock their limitless potential. #EarlyLearning
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Strong families build brighter futures! Investing in ECD means supporting families through paid maternity leave, child benefits and affordable, quality childcare.Every child deserves a nurturing environment and the best start in life. #ZINECDA #ECD #NurturingCare
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ZINECDA is participating in the @MoPSEZim Strategic Planning Review Workshop at Montclair Hotel, advocating for stronger ECD, inclusive learning and sustainable investment in Zimbabwe’s education sector. #ZINECDA #ECD
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As Zimbabwe enters the pre-budget analysis phase, ZINECDA calls for increased, equitable and sustainable investment in Early Childhood Development (ECD). Are we investing enough in our youngest children? Let’s make the budget work for every child! #ZINECDA #ECDFinancing
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ZINECDA is attending a budget seminar in Bulawayo, calling for the 2027 National Budget to prioritise Early Childhood Development through adequate financing, better infrastructure and timely resource allocation. Invest in our youngest children. Leave no one behind! #ZINECDA #ECD #EducationFinancing
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Day 2 at the #GPEKIX Education Financing Symposium reinforced a key lesson: it’s not just about spending more, but spending better. Cost each learner, protect #ECD budgets, allocate by need and track spending to results. Quality early learning needs sustainable financing. #ZINECDA #FoundationalLearning
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ZINECDA is at the 5th #GPEKIX Africa Research Symposium in Nairobi, sharing evidence on #ECD financing across 6 Southern African countries. Research-informed budgeting can help governments allocate resources equitably so every child gets a strong start. #EducationFinancing #FoundationalLearning #ZINECDA
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Extreme heat can put young children at risk. Offer water regularly, keep them in cool, shaded spaces, and plan outdoor play for cooler hours. Let’s protect every child! #ZINECDA #ECD #ChildHealth #ClimateResilience
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Every child deserves the opportunity to communicate, learn and thrive! Initiatives like Little Signs promote early sign language learning and inclusive ECD for children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Let’s build a future where no child is left behind! #ZINECDA #ECD #InclusiveEducation
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#FridayMotivation Investing in the earliest years is building Africa's future. At ZINECDA, we champion inclusive, quality Early Childhood Development (ECD) through strong policy, community action, and nurturing care. #ECD #ZINECDA #FoundationalLearning #NurturingCare
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ZINECDA is participating in the national preparatory session for the 2nd Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children in Harare. Protecting children is a shared responsibility! #ZINECDA #ChildProtection #ECD
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📻 Tune in to Youth Talk on 98.4 Midlands FM today, 6:30–7 PM CAT! Our member Claudius Machowa, ZINECDA Midlands Provincial Chairperson, discusses drug and substance abuse and its impact on ECD. 🔴 Listen live: 984midlands.co.zw/984-fm-liv… #ZINECDA #ECD
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Happy World Teachers’ Day! Today, ZINECDA celebrates teachers who inspire, nurture and empower children to learn, grow and reach their full potential. Your dedication shapes futures and strengthens communities. We see you. We appreciate you. We celebrate you! #WorldTeachersDay #TeachersMatter #ECD #ZINECDA
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ZINECDA and @MoPSEZim are conducting joint monitoring visits across Midlands & Mashonaland West (Shurugwi, Chirumanzu, Chegutu & Mhondoro). Assessing policy, ECD infrastructure, pedagogy, welfare and STELA implementation! #ZINECDA #MoPSE #ECD #STELA #Education #JointMonitoring
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Community action drives lasting impact! Shoutout to partners and communities building stronger ECD systems across Zimbabwe. #CommunityAction #ZINECDA
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The home is a child's first classroom! Positive parenting and responsive care build strong cognitive foundations. Let's empower every caregiver. #PositiveParenting #ResponsiveCare #ECD #ZINECDA @mpslswzim
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The first 8 years shape a lifetime! Through responsive caregiving, health, and early learning, we build strong cognitive foundations. Let's champion the Nurturing Care Framework for every child in Zimbabwe. #NurturingCare #FoundationalLearning #ECD #ZINECDA #ECDCoordination
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Stronger networks lead to better learning outcomes! We are collaborating across borders via the Africa Education Hub (africaeducationhub.org) to share knowledge, research, and advocacy strategies for early childhood development. Check out the platform today! #AfricaEducationHub #ECD #ZINECDA #TRANAC #EducationTransformation
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Democracy starts with our young learners! On International Day of Democracy, we advocate for inclusive policies and equitable early childhood education access so every child's future has a voice. #DayOfDemocracy #ChildRights #ECD #ZINECDA
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The Board, ZINECDA Team and Membership proudly congratulate our Founder, Dr. Patrick Makokoro, on his appointment as the @UNESCO Chair in Early Childhood Development! Also President of the World Forum Foundation, this is a significant milestone for ZINECDA, Zimbabwe and African ECD leadership. @UNESCO #ZINECDA #ECD
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Yesterday, ZINECDA pushed for a unified nurturing care system at the National ECD Steering Committee. Key calls included: · Zimbabwe National Education Trust Fund · Finalising the Parenting Manual · Climate-resilient and inclusive ECD #EarlyChildhoodDevelopment #ZINECDA
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