At AfC-ECD, we are dedicated to shaping brighter futures for young children across Africa. Established by the Addis City Administration, our center serves as a dynamic hub for learning, innovation, and collaboration in Early Childhood Development (ECD).
As a catalyst for change, we are committed to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive. Through coordinated programs, research, and strategic partnerships, we deliver high-quality ECD services that empower children with the strong foundation they need to contribute to a prosperous and sustainable future for the continent.
At AfCECD, we believe in the power of collective action. By fostering collaboration and sharing best practices, we aim to advance ECD initiatives in Ethiopia and beyond. Join us as we work together to create a world where all children can reach their full potential.
Read the latest news and updates on our initiatives, partnerships, and events as we continue to transform the ECD landscape in Africa.
Addis Ababa is hosting city leaders from across the African continent for the 2026 The African Mayoral Leadership Initiative (AMALI) Mayors Leadership Forum, marking the
The African Center for Early Childhood Development (AfC-ECD) brought Ethiopia’s experience in strengthening early childhood development (ECD) systems to a series of global discussions during
Bahir Dar, 17–19 September 2026 – What does better data mean for early childhood development? In Amhara Region, the answer is increasingly connected to something
Sodo Town, South Ethiopia Regional State | September 18, 2026 South Ethiopia Regional State has reaffirmed its commitment to improving Early Childhood Development (ECD), while
4 September 2026 | Hossaena, Central Ethiopia Regional State The African Center for Early Childhood Development (AfC-ECD) joined regional leaders, education officials and partners at
The African Center for Early Childhood Development (AfC-ECD) and the Behavioral Insights Research and Design (BIRD) Lab Ethiopia, College of Health Sciences, School of Public
The African Center for Early Childhood Development (AfC-ECD) signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Strategic Management Program Office of the Addis Ababa City
The African Center for Early Childhood Development (AfC-ECD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the RISE Institute on July 30, 2026, to collaborate in
The findings of a Developmental Milestone Assessment conducted among children living in both rural and urban areas of the Dire Dawa Administration revealed that the
H.E. Ato Temesgen Tiruneh, Deputy Prime Minister of the FDRE, held a high-level meeting regarding Early Childhood Development (ECD) initiatives with the AfC-ECD Executive team
Amhara Regional State officially received the Early Childhood Development (ECD) Baseline Survey Technical Report and endorsed its Five-Year Regional ECD Roadmap during a high-level event
Our discussions focused on strengthening our ongoing collaboration to expand access to high-quality children’s books through adaptation, translation, printing, and dissemination efforts. We also explored
The African Center for Early Childhood Development has participated and contributed to the high-level panel during the Ethiopian PSNP Knowledge Exchange convening held on June
The African Center for Early Childhood Development (AfC-ECD), in partnership with the Addis Ababa Bureau of Women, Children and Social Affairs (BoWCSA), successfully trained 961
Minister of Health Dr. Mekdes Daba held discussions with Dr. Kebede Worku, CEO of the African Center for Early Childhood Development (ECD), and other leaders
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