Early Childhood Development and Family (ECD&F) programme - Phase II

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Key Information

Early Childhood Development and Family (ECD&F) programme - Phase II built on the threepronged approach in the socioecological model, which is designed to transform children's lives by changing the way families and communities interact, nurture, and care for their children.

A. Effective and responsive care of the young child by the family and community

A safe and stimulating environment, safe drinking water, sanitation and hygiene facilities, and caregiver's engagement are key determinants of children's growth and development. To facilitate a safe and healthy environment for the children, the Government of Rwanda and Imbuto Foundation agreed to establish one ECD centre of Excellence in each district, for a total of 30 centres.

B. Promoting access to and use of quality ECD and other basic social services for young children

Interventions in three critical areas (i.e. ECD, Education and Nutrition) were used to create social impact on poor children and those from families with low levels of education.

C. Implementation of child-sensitive policies

Interventions in the area of child-sensitive policies mainly centered around training caregivers on positive parenting approaches to protect children from violence and abuse. As part of the programme, Inshuti z'Umuryango (IZUs) were appointed, who were responsible for disseminating the information on child protection in their communities. They used booklets and training guides developed under the intervention and took part in in-service training with other stakeholders. The intervention also attempted to strengthen the coordination linkages at levels to facilitate the smooth flow of information and project activities.


Lead Implementing Organization(s)

Location(s)

Sub-Saharan Africa

Rwanda

Activity URL

Not applicable or unknown

Government Affiliation

Non-governmental program

Years

2017 - 2020

Partner(s)

Rwanda Interfaith Council on Health (RICH) the Anglican Church, Chance for Childhood Action pour le Développement du Peuple (ADEPE)

Ministry Affiliation

Unknown

COVID-19 Response

Not changed

Geographic Scope

Sub-national

Meets gender-transformative education criteria from the TES  

Unknown

Areas of Work Back to Top

Education areas

Other

  • Early childhood development

Cross-cutting areas

  • Food/water security
  • Nutrition
  • WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene)

Program participants

Target Audience(s)

Fathers, Mothers

Age

Not applicable or unknown

School Enrolment Status

Not applicable or unknown

School Level

  • Pre-school

Other populations reached

Not applicable or unknown

Participants include

Not applicable or unknown

Program Approaches Back to Top

Access to school

  • Alternative learning centers/mobile schools/home schools

Social/gender norms change

  • Engaging parents/caregivers of students or school-age children/adolescents

Water and sanitation

  • Improved water access

Program Goals Back to Top

Education goals

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Cross-cutting goals

Not applicable or unknown