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Position: Finance and Administration Assistant- Intern (6 months) -CLOSED
Job Description The ECD Coalition Malawi is a network of CSOs that promotes quality service…
Coalition lobby MPs for increased funding to early childhood development
The Early Childhood Development (ECD) Coalition–a coordinating body for all ECD implementers and programs in…
Malawi ECD Coalition joins forces with the International Step by Step Association
For the first time in ISSA’s near twenty year’s history, we are joined by a…
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About ECDC
The Early Childhood Development (ECD) Coalition of Malawi was established in 2010 and is a membership organization. The Coalition was setup by stakeholders as a platform for sharing experiences, lessons learnt and to strengthen the voice of citizens and stakeholders regarding the ECD agenda in Malawi. The ECD Coalition is fully registered with the Malawi Government under the Trustees Incorporation Act (CAP 5:03).
Our Vision
To be a driving force for quality, accessible and holistic ECD services for every child to attain his or her full developmental potential.
Our Mission
To promote high quality, holistic ECD as a foundation for the best start in life through advocacy, research, capacity building, resource mobilization, monitoring and evaluation, collaboration and partnership for national development.
Membership Profile
ECDC Malawi has 96 organisations and individuals as registered members. These members are from the following categories: International NGOs, Local NGOs, Faith Based Organisation, UN Agencies, Universities, Parastatal, Community Based Organisation, Individual professionals and Students.
Summary of funding status
Current Donors includes: Africa Early Childhood Development Network (AfECN), Open Society Initiatives of Southern Africa (OSISA), Rodger Federer Foundation (RFF), World Bank, and Education Out Loud (EOL) OXFAM IBIS.
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Board of Directors
The ECD Coalition Malawi’s National Steering Committee comprises the following members.
Mrs. Jaynet Kuyeli
Chairperson: ECD Expert, Consultant
Mrs. Maureen Katola
Vice Chairperson: ECD Specialist and National Trainer
Mr. Fidelis Chasukwa
Secretary: Catholic Relief Services
Dr. Khama Chibwana
Ex-Officio: University of Malawi, Chancellor College
Mr. Benedicto Kondowe
Member: Civil Society Education Coalition
Mr. Lawrence Ching’oma
Member: Nowergian Church Aid
Miss. Ruth Makwakwa
Member: ECD and Care for Child Development professional and Trainer
Mr. Peter Phiri
Member: Save the Children Malawi
Mr. Enock Mithi
Member: Parents of Disabled Children Association of Malawi
