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Media Engagement
ECDC Malawi Launches ECDE Category in Media Awards ECDC Malawi, with support from the TRANAC…
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.
Ms. Joylet Genda
ECDC Secretariat National Coordinator
Mrs. Jaynet Kuyeli
Member: ECD Expert, Consultant
Mr. Anderson Moyo
ECD Coalition Board Chairperson: Senior Technical Advisor, Education and Child Development at Save the Children International, Malawi
Mr. Moses David Busher
Vice Chairperson: Regional Director -Yorghas Foundation
Mr. Benedicto Kondowe
Member: E xecutive Director of the Civil Society Education Coalition (CSEC).
Mr. Russell Msiska
Chairperson for Programs and Advocacy Committee, Executive Director - Beyond Our Hearts Foundation
Mrs. Ziolire Namondwe
Member: Lecturer - Malawi Assemblies of God University
