About the ECD Coalition Malawi

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). The Coalition is also a member of the Council for Non-Governmental Organizations in Malawi and the Nongovernmental Organizations Board of Malawi. The ECD Coalition has a mandate to advocate for quality delivery of ECD services with the understanding that the developments in the early years determine life-gains for every human being (Churchill, 2016).

Major Achievements

Success in developing strategic partnerships and mobilizing resources for ECD advocacy work including at transnational level, for example the Transnational ECD Advocacy project being implemented in partnership with Zimbabwe and Lesotho national ECD Networks; funded by the Education Out Loud. The World Bank funded project is also another major achievement for the Coalition.

Securing of an office space in Area 47 for the Coalition Secretariat

Production of budget tracking guidelines for ECD Coalition Members

Engagement with parliamentary committees (on Budget, Social and Community Development; and Education) on ECD issues

Identification of ECD Champions (the First Lady of the Republic of Malawi, Members of Parliament, Senior government Management Team and community members)

Strategic Affiliations

The ECD Coalition is affiliated to the Africa Early Childhood Development Network (AfECN), and has strong collaboration with ECD networks globally. countries such as Kenya, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, Lesotho, Swaziland, Tanzania, Nigeria, Senegal, Mozambique and Burkina Faso. The ECD Coalition is also a member of the International Step by Step Association (ISSA), a European region ECD network.

Our Vision

A society where every child develops full potential in their early childhood by the year 2028.

Our Mission

To be a driving and coordinating force for the provision of quality, accessible and holistic ECD services for every child between 0-8 years to attain his or her full developmental potential.

Our Core Values

  1. Coordination: Effective coordination and collaboration among members and stakeholders.
  2. Commitment: A strong dedication to the advancement of early childhood development.
  3. Innovation: Creative solutions and approaches to unlock progress in Early Childhood Development.
  4. Excellence: Excellence in all aspects of its work to ensure the best possible outcomes for children.
  5. Integrity: Prioritizing ethical standards and professional integrity in early childhood development.
  6. Inclusivity: An inclusive approach, recognizing and respecting the diversity of children and families.
  7. Partnership: Recognition of the significance of forming strong partnerships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
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Our mandate is to coordinate all stakeholder and advocate for quality delivery of ECD services and in Malawi.
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