6th National ECD Conference
2025 6th National ECD Stakeholders Conference
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Theme: Promoting transformative systemic change IN A CHILD'S ECOSYSTEM
Sub-themes
- From vulnerable to valuable: Sustaining Early Childhood Development initiatives
- Strengthening Early Childhood Development Systems
- Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity in the implementation of Nurturing care
- Climate Resilient Models in Early Childhood Development
- Leveraging digital Ecosystem for Early Childhood Development (ECD) outcomes
- Governance, Finance and Accountability in ECD.
Date: 15th - 17th July 2025
Venue: Garissa University, Garissa County
Sub-themes & Topics
From vulnerable to valuable: Sustaining Early Childhood Development initiatives:
- Community/Caregiver initiative
- Child Development: Responsive Caregiving and opportunities for early learning in routine activities
- Empowering Women through Enhanced Childcare Support Systems.
- Strategies and interventions to mitigate Violence Against Children (VAC).
- Promoting Mental Health and Wellbeing in Caregiving Environments
Strengthening Early Childhood Development Systems:
- Leveraging community pillars and voices.
- Exploring Indigenous Child-Rearing Practices: Effective Approaches.
- Advancing Local Play and Songs for Early Stimulation and Learning.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity in the implementation of Nurturing care:
- Nurturing Care for Children in Refugee and Conflict Zones
- The Role of Men in Early Childhood Development.
- Inclusive programs and Support for Children with Disabilities and their caregivers.
- Strategies for Care in Remote, Underserved Settings and Informal settlements.
Climate Resilient Models in Early Childhood Development.
Leveraging digital Ecosystem for Early Childhood Development (ECD) outcomes:
- Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) and its importance in Early Childhood Development.
- Enhancing Competence Based Curriculum (CBC) outcomes through digital Ecosystems integration.
Governance, Finance and Accountability in ECD:
- Planning and Budgeting implementation frameworks for ECD at National, Sub-national levels and the private sector.
- County-based Multisectoral Collaboration.
- Livelihoods and the impact of poverty at household levels to child development