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This #WorldMentalHealthDay, learn how a community-based Mental Health Literacy programme trained grassroots organisations, faith & Community leaders & journalists to strengthen #mentalhealthawareness, reduce stigma & reach over 2,000 people in Kenya.
The ECD Workforce Hub, hosted by the Institute for Human Development at the Aga Khan University, this week organised a three-day seminar to deliver its Gender Transformative Strategies for Early Childhood Development course.
The course, designed with the goal of creating a more inclusive and empowering environment for all children, was delivered to 29 Early Childhood Development (ECD) practitioners from Kenya's Garissa, Tana River, Lamu, and Isiolo counties.
Through the training, participants gained knowledge and skills that will enable them to design and deliver effective programs and services that incorporate a gender lens.
Learn more: ecdworkforcehub.org/2026/09/…
AKU Institute for Human Development retweeted
ISIOLO STRENGTHENS EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT THROUGH MULTI-SECTORAL COORDINATION
The County Government of Isiolo has taken a significant step towards strengthening Early Childhood Development (ECD) by establishing an ECD Technical Working Group (TWG) — becoming the second Frontier County, after Mandera, to establish this coordination platform.
For @FCDCKenya , this marks an important shift towards coordinated, county-led ECD systems that bring together education, health, nutrition, child protection, responsive caregiving and social services.
The TWG brings together the @ChildServicesKE , @EduMinKenya , Teachers Service Commission, County Government departments, FCDC, AKU-IHD, APHRC, @EIDUapp Schools Kenya, Nawiri/ChildFund and other partners.
Key commitments
•Institutionalising the National Care Framework for ECD within county structures.
•Formalising the TWG through the County Executive Committee.
•Establishing quarterly coordination for joint planning, implementation, learning and accountability.
County Secretary Hon. Dade Boru reaffirmed that this is intended to be a lasting institutional structure:
“We are fully committed to building a strong and coordinated framework that guarantees every child access to quality early learning, health and nutrition services.”
FCDC CEO Dr. @iofarah emphasised the importance of collective action:
“It takes a village to educate a child. We therefore cannot afford to approach ECD from a single sector or institution.”
The FCDC ECD Baseline Survey and ECD Strategic Plan 2025–2030 provide Frontier Counties with the evidence and roadmap to strengthen ECD systems, policy and investment.
For partners and funders, county-level coordination creates a stronger pathway to align investment, reduce duplication and support sustainable systems.
We commend the County Government of @isioloCounty011 and all partners advancing this important agenda.
From coordination to institutionalisation, Frontier Counties are building ECD systems that give every child not only a good start, but the sustained support they need to thrive.
Frontier Counties Development Council @ecdnetwork_ke @UNICEFKenya @akuihd
#ECD #EarlyChildhoodDevelopment #NurturingCare #CareEconomy #FrontierCounties #Isiolo #ChildDevelo – at Isiolo, Kenya
Did you know that an estimated 50 million children under 5 in low- and middle-income countries, live with a disability? Despite these significant numbers, many of them still lack access to the care, support and early learning opportunities they need to thrive.
Through our Disability-Inclusive ECD Course, we seek to address this challenge. The course empowers professionals to create inclusive learning environments and this week, 30 ECD practitioners from Kenya's Garissa, Tana River, Lamu & Isiolo counties are undertaking it.
Upon completion the participants who include county government officials and ECD teachers will be empowered to promote disability-inclusive ECD & gain insights to advocate for and implement inclusive ECD policies.
Learn more about the course: ecdworkforcehub.org/disabili…
Meet Cohort 1 of our ECD champions, who have been awarded seed grants to strengthen their initiatives aimed at advancing #ECD.
We are proud to support ECD champions, innovators and community members helping children thrive.
Meet the grantees:
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This #WorldBrainDay2026, we support #BrainHealthAccessForAll. Through #ALMA, we are training African scientists & strengthening neuroscience research capacity to generate evidence that improves child & adolescent brain health across Africa.
Learn more: almaafrica.org
To strengthen the capacity of the State Department for Children Services to support #ECD, the Aga Khan University's Institute for Human Development, in partnership with Mizizi Elimu, last week, trained 33 officials from @ChildServicesKE & @NCCS_Ke on the Science of ECD.
By strengthening the capacity of those who shape child-focused policies and programmes, the training seeks to promote more informed decisions that can improve outcomes for children across Kenya.
Learn more about the Science of Early Child Development: ecdworkforcehub.org/courses/…
At the #IHDat10 international conference, ALMA Fellows showcased research on brain and mental health. #ALMA is training the next generation of African brain and #mentalhealth scientists.
Learn more: almaafrica.org/
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Day 2 of the Institute for Human Development International Conference concluded with the recognition of outstanding contributions of researchers whose work is advancing knowledge and helping to improve lives. Congratulations to all award recipients & participants.
#IHDat10
With climate change increasingly recognised as one of the defining public health challenges of our time, today, experts discussed practical interventions, emphasizing sustainability, environmental governance & collaboration as key to building healthier communities.
#IHDat10
Researchers, policymakers & partners at the Institute for Human Development international conference are calling for greater investment in research & evidence-based solutions to improve child development outcomes.
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The Institute for Human Development International Conference officially opened today, bringing together researchers, policymakers, practitioners, funders, development partners, and community leaders from around the world.
Learn more about IHD: aku.edu/ihd/Pages/home.aspx
At the #IHDat10 pre-conference workshop, stakeholders engaged how to strengthen ECD coordination across FCDC counties, improve service delivery, and build stronger support systems for children and caregivers.
Learn more: ecdworkforcehub.org/
The #AKUIHD, in partnership with @OCA_Africa facilitated a capacity-strengthening workshop for #ECD CBOs to explore financing barriers, theory of change & impact storytelling to help participants build stronger, fundable narratives.
Learn more: ecdworkforcehub.org/
#IHDat10
The #IHDat10 pre-conference workshop brought together young African scientists for training on EEG & ERP techniques used to evaluate brain activity in children & adolescents.
The session featured discussions on academic writing & publishing.
Learn more: almaafrica.org
