Early childhood development

Early childhood development (ECD)
What we do

Firelight has worked closely with dozens of CBOs and communities in Eastern and Southern Africa to enhance early childhood development, a critical foundation for lifelong success. This work, which is guided by communities and embraced by parents, promotes good health, adequate nutrition, responsive caregiving, early learning, and safety and security.

Previous initiatives
Initiative:
Early childhood development and women’s agency: Tanzania
Years:
2022–2024
Grantee partners:
4 CBOs: KIWAKKUKI, SAWA, TAHEA, TAI
Funding partner
The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
Initiative:
Supporting early childhood development systems in centers and families – Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia
Years:
2010–2019
Grantee partners:
23 CBOs participating in ECD networks at local and national levels; 77 ECD centers across 3 countries
Funding partner
Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, Comic Relief, Bainum Family Foundation
Initiative:
Strengthening primary education – Tanzania
Years:
2011–2018
Grantee partners:
5 CBOs: SAWA, ECOLI, KIWAKKUKI, OCODE and TAHEA
Funding partner
The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation