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Welcome to The African Center for Early Childhood Development
Learning – Innovation – Excellence
Introduction to the Center
Introduction
At AfC-ECD, we are dedicated to shaping brighter futures for young children across Africa. Established by the Addis City Administration, our center serves as a dynamic hub for learning, innovation, and collaboration in Early Childhood Development (ECD).
As a catalyst for change, we are committed to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive. Through coordinated programs, research, and strategic partnerships, we deliver high-quality ECD services that empower children with the strong foundation they need to contribute to a prosperous and sustainable future for the continent.
At AfCECD, we believe in the power of collective action. By fostering collaboration and sharing best practices, we aim to advance ECD initiatives in Ethiopia and beyond. Join us as we work together to create a world where all children can reach their full potential.
As a catalyst for change, we are committed to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive. Through coordinated programs, research, and strategic partnerships, we deliver high-quality ECD services that empower children with the strong foundation they need to contribute to a prosperous and sustainable future for the continent.
At AfCECD, we believe in the power of collective action. By fostering collaboration and sharing best practices, we aim to advance ECD initiatives in Ethiopia and beyond. Join us as we work together to create a world where all children can reach their full potential.
Learning - Innovation - Excellence
News and Events
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Read the latest news and updates on our initiatives, partnerships, and events as we continue to transform the ECD landscape in Africa.
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — A delegation of experts from the African Center For Early Childhood Development (AfC-ECD) has completed a technical visit to Kenya’s Mombasa...
The African Center for Early Childhood Development (AfC-ECD) has strengthened its weekly “Learning and Improvement” Initiative as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance institutional...
The African Center For Early Childhood Development (AfC-ECD), in partnership with the Central Ethiopia National Regional State, convened a high-level workshop today, December 31, 2025,...
The African Center for Early Childhood Development (AfC-ECD) on November 13, 2025, convened a media forum in commemoration of International Children’s Day 2025, bringing together...
Hawassa, SIDAMA —A high-level dissemination workshop was held today, November 17, 2025, in Hawassa to launch a report on SIDAMA Early Childhood Development (ECD) Baseline...
The African Center for Early Childhood Development (AfC-ECD) was honored to participate in high-level global discussions on Pathways to Scale Early Years Interventions, held on...
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – The African Center For Early Childhood Development (AfC-ECD) was deeply honored to receive a high-level delegation of senior executives from the...
Bahir Dar, Ethiopia — November 30, 2025 — The Amhara National Regional State has called for stronger collaboration among stakeholders to advance Early Childhood Development...
The African Center for Early Childhood Development (AfC-ECD) is delighted to be represented by Deputy CEO of the center Dr. Meseret Zelalem at the “Act...
We are excited to have joined the Early Childhood Action Development Network (ECDAN)! ECDAN’s mission is to drive collective action with and for young children...
Big Win Philanthropy, an international charitable organization working on children and youth development, and the African Center for Early Childhood Development (AfC-ECD), have brought major...
The African Center for Early Childhood Development (AfC-ECD), on June 3, 2025, held a dissemination workshop to share the findings of the study titled “Developmental...
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of our Center, Dr. Kebede Worku, has encouraged young architects to be mindful of child-friendly urban planning. The CEO urged the...
Governor of Kenya’s coastal County of Mombasa, H.E. Abdulswamad Sheriff Nassir, along his delegation, was in Addis Ababa , May 19-22, 2025, on a four-day...