Research that Informs Action
We know that no single actor can deliver quality early childhood development (ECD) alone. That’s why we prioritize coordination, collaboration, and collective action across sectors, levels, and stakeholders.
Our Coordination & Partnerships work connects the dots between policy, practice, and people; strengthening Uganda’s ECD ecosystem so that it functions as a system.
We serve as a convener, connector, and capacity-builder to align efforts and accelerate impact.
Child-Centered, Community-Driven
Every initiative begins with the child’s needs and is shaped by the voices of parents, caregivers, and local communities.
Equity in Access
We believe every child deserves equal opportunities for development, regardless of background or circumstance.
Continuous Learning & Adaptation
Innovation never stops—we evolve our strategies based on research, feedback, and real-world results.
Evidence for Impact & Advocacy
Our formative research goes beyond data collection—it uncovers the behaviors, challenges, and motivations of the families we serve. This deep understanding allows us to design targeted interventions that drive meaningful behavior change, from improving parenting practices to increasing access to early learning opportunities.
Data-driven Decisions for Lasting Change
Strengthening Civil Society Collaboration
We anchor Uganda’s ECD civil society network, uniting NGOs, faith groups, academia, and communities. By facilitating joint planning, shared learning, and alignment with government, we help civil society speak with one strong, informed voice for young children.
Multi-Sectoral and Multi-Level Engagement
ECD spans education, health, nutrition, and protection. We bridge these sectors by convening dialogue, aligning policy and practice, and engaging actors from national to village level. Our annual Joint ECD Sector Review fosters planning, accountability, and shared progress.
District and Community Partnerships
We strengthen local governments and CSOs to prioritise ECD in budgets and plans. Our Scorecard drives accountability, while community champions ensure policies translate into action building a strong, sustainable ECD system from the ground up.
Network for Early Childhood Development Actors Uganda – A growing platform for collective learning and advocacy.
Annual ECD Summit – Aligning actors, tracking progress, planning better.
ECD Local Government Scorecard – Elevating local accountability and innovation.
