ZINECDA

Early Childhood Development Network advocating for inclusive policies and increased access to early childhood development foundation for all children in Zim

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Exciting News!🎉

Join @zinecda in celebrating launch of the Zimbabwe Early Learning Policy; a significant step towards providing equitable & inclusive early learning opportunities for all children.Let us empower our little ones & unlock their limitless potential.
#EarlyLearning

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#HappeningNow
School Readiness Initiative Symposium!

@zinecda (one of the School Readiness Implementing Partners) is proud to take part in today’s symposium—bringing together voices to strengthen foundational learning for every child.

📢 We invite you to follow the proceedings and stay connected for key discussions, insights, and learnings that support children’s school readiness across Zimbabwe.

Click on the below link to follow proceedings!

https://t.co/wuMJ9IjsGE

#SchoolReadiness
#FoundationalLearning #UnlockingEveryChildsPotential #EarlyChildhoodDevelopment #Zimbabwe

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Today, The Day of the African Child, @zinecda celebrates the right of every child to learn, grow, and thrive starting with the earliest years.
On this year’s theme, advocating and ensuring universal access to water, sanitation, and hygiene for every child in Africa, we reaffirm that safe water and clean, healthy environments are essential for Early Childhood Development and Education.
When children have access to WASH—they can attend school, stay healthy, and learn with dignity.
Let’s commit to building classrooms and communities where every child can develop, play, and reach their full potential.
#DayOfTheAfricanChild
#ChildSafety
#EmergencyPreparedness
#DAC2026

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#Mondaysmotivation
Let’s stand up for children’s right to play!

Join us on Tuesday, 16 June at 12:00 PM for a live discussion commemorating the International Day of Play, under the theme: “Protect Play, Protect Childhood.”

📺 Tune in on Facebook via @HStvNews
#ProtectPlayProtectChildhood
#IDOP2026
#InternationalDayOfPlay See less

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We mourn the loss of seven beautiful souls.
@zinecda stands with the Senga community and sends our deepest condolences to the families affected by the tragic omnibus fire that claimed the lives of seven school children.
We also lift up in prayer the eleven injured pupils and the driver who are currently hospitalized—may they recover swiftly and with strength.
Let us honour these children by demanding safer school transport: fire safety measures, proper equipment, and emergency preparedness—so no more families have to endure this kind of heartbreak.
📷 Rest in peace.
#ChildSafety
#EmergencyPreparedness

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@zinecda webinar Spotlight: Commemorating International Day of Play in Zimbabwe!

Let’s celebrate the power of play in early childhood development!
Join our ongoing webinar series as our panelists share insights on how we can promote learning through play—from policy and curriculum to community learning and creative play spaces.

📷 Meet Our Panelists:
Dr. Abdoulie FR Jadama — Executive Director, the Gambia National ECD Network & Lecturer, University of The Gambia
Dr. Fambasayi — Co-Founder & Executive Lead, CREA Ti Children’s Museum
Chabikwa Blessing — Deputy Director for Mathematics, Sciences & ICT, Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education

Click on the below link to join.
https://t.co/Inbe3y7z4Z

#InternationalDayOfPlay
#IDOP2026
#RightToPlay
#PlayChangesEverything
#PlayForEveryChild

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#Fridayvibes

WEBINAR | INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PLAY IN ZIMBABWE

This year’s webinar is focused on celebrating the International Day of Play and strengthening our commitment to children’s right to play.

Theme: “Protect play, protect childhood”

Meet our panellist: Ms. Yvonne Tagwireyi (Public Policy Specialist)

📅 11 June 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM CAT

Register now on the link below and don’t miss the conversation—because when children play, they learn, grow, and thrive!

Join us for this reflective session as we celebrate the annual *International Day of Play* with a focus on Zimbabwe. The 2026 global theme is *protect play, protect childhood*

We will explore the science and magic of play, traditional play as part of heritage based learning and legal obligations and potential gaps in implementing the right to play in Zimbabwe. We collectively foster a platform for evidence-based dialogue on the barriers to play and policy shifts we urgent require.

https://t.co/Inbe3y7z4Z

#ZINECDA
#InternationalDayOfPlay
#ProtectPlayProtectChildhood
#EarlyChildhoodDevelopment
@rogerfedererfdn

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You’re invited!

Join us for a Webinar to celebrate the International Day of Play in Zimbabwe.

Theme: “Protect play, protect childhood”

📅 11 June 2026

⏰ 10:00 AM (CAT)

Register now and be part of the conversation on how to protect children’s right to play—today and for the future.

✅ Scan the QR code or register using the link below!
https://t.co/Inbe3y7z4Z

#InternationalDayOfPlay #ProtectPlayProtectChildhood #ECD #EarlyChildhoodDevelopment #Zimbabwe #ZINECDA #ChildrenFirst

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#Tuesdaymotivation
If you haven’t yet watched our YouTube discussion on education financing in the SADC region, with a specific focus on ECDE/Early Childhood Development, we kindly invite you to watch using the link below.
In the discussion, we cover key insights on how countries in the SADC region are financing education—from early childhood through to higher levels of learning—what is working, and what still needs strengthening to ensure every child receives quality education and support.
Watch, like, comment, and share the video with your friends, colleagues, and partners.

Your feedback and engagement are important to help us keep pushing for better education financing for ECDE and beyond.

https://t.co/wOpQjyf4rc

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@zinecda attended the Fourth Edition of the National Education Summit Zimbabwe (NESZ 2026) at the Lakeside Gardens in Bulawayo, bringing together stakeholders under the theme “From Policy to Practice: Driving Innovation and Investment in Zimbabwe’s Education Systems.”
Officially opening the summit; Deputy Minister of MoPSE Angeline Gata stressed that policies alone do not educate a child, calling for accountability, learner-centered: systems, special needs inclusion, and affirming that no child should be sent home over fee disputes.
The summit focused intensively on “Retooling Educators for the Future,” with powerful consensus that continuous professional development (CPD) is not optional but the bedrock of national transformation.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police noted children are criminally accountable from age 7, promoted Childline 116 for abuse reporting, and demanded strong safeguarding policies.
@zinecda successfully advocated for Early Childhood Development (ECDE) to be at the centre of the foundation of all education reforms, including infrastructure, teacher training, and foundational learning.
#NESZ2026
#InvestInEducation

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@zinecda attended the National GAWE (Global Action Week for Education) Commemorations in Chiredzi, at Chiredzi Government High School, calling on Government and the private sector to prioritise and ring-fence a dedicated percentage to fund education—from ECDE through to higher grades.
During the commemorations, ZINECDA donated paint for an ECDE classroom block and signage for Mukume Primary School in Mwenezi District, the beneficiaries of 2026 GAWE donations.
This year’s GAWE commemorations were held under the theme “Hold the Flame High! Invest in Education, Transform Lives.”
Speaking at the event, the ECOZI Board Chair, Ms. Madyirapazhe, urged partners, the business sector, and Government to increase investment in public education.
@MoPSEZim which officiated the event, through the permanent secretary Mr. Moses Mhike, commended the strong partnerships between schools, parents, local communities, the private sector and the business sector as key to educational success.
Mr Mhike encouraged schools to work closely with communities to ensure the effective and flawless implementation of education programmes.
He also promised to prioritise Mukume Primary School as a target beneficiary for Government support in next year’s budget for Independence celebrations.

The 2026 GAWE commemorations also coincided with the 2025 Secretary’s Merit Awards. During the ceremony, Chiredzi Government High School and Hellen McGhie Primary School were recognised for their performance, through entrepreneurship initiatives and school projects.

Mr Mhike, officially commissioned two brand-new buses for the award-winning schools—Chiredzi Government High School and Hellen McGhie Primary School.
He commended innovative projects including greenhouse and open-garden vegetable farming, goat rearing, and free-range poultry (including ducks, guinea fowl/road runners, and turkeys).
The Heritage-Based Curriculum (HBC) focuses on applying knowledge and skills to produce goods and services that meet society’s needs.

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@zinecda represented by Director Marceline Kahlari, Mr. Sheunesu Mutsau from @MoPSEZim & @rogerfedererfdn are attending the Forum: “Investing in the Early Years—A Global Technical Financing Forum”, taking place 6–8 May 2026 in Kigali, Rwanda.

The forum’s shared message is clear: “Together, we can unlock financing that will translate evidence into budgets and budgets into services for young children and their families.”

It further calls on governments and partners to commit to accountable, transparent spending in early childhood development, emphasizing that results-driven investment is the only way to turn global commitments into lasting local impact for the youngest learners.

The forum will also highlight how financing for ECD can be expanded without compromising quality, equity, or other essential services.
While the returns from investing in young children are substantial, they are long-term, extend across multiple sectors, and benefit society as a whole rather than individual investors. For this reason, Early Childhood Development requires deliberate financial structuring to bridge existing gaps—because the focus is not only on integrating systems, but also on integrating accountability.

In addition, the Roger Federer Foundation (RFF) and its SRI partners are sharing best practices from SRI projects across different countries, encouraging public-private partnerships through coordinated efforts involving government, civil society organizations (CSOs), and private sector stakeholders.

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International Workers’ Day commemorates the contribution of workers worldwide.

Under the theme “Ensuring a Healthy Psychosocial Working Environment,” @zinecda recognises and appreciates all ECD professionals and supporting workers who nurture children and strengthen communities.

May workplaces be spaces of respect, mental wellbeing, and sustainable support.
#InternationalWorkersDay #PsychosocialHealth #QualityEducation

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International Workers’ Day commemorates the contribution of workers worldwide.

Under the theme “Ensuring a Healthy Psychosocial Working Environment,” @zinecda recognises and appreciates all ECD professionals and supporting workers who nurture children and strengthen communities.

May workplaces be spaces of respect, mental wellbeing, and sustainable support.
#InternationalWorkersDay #PsychosocialHealth #QualityEducation

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Teachers are central to quality education.
During the Global Education Week campaign; Zimbabwe Network of Early Childhood Development Actors called for stronger financing for teacher recruitment, support, training, retention, and decent working conditions across the education system.
There is no strong public education system without teachers.Investing in teachers means investing in transformation, quality, and equity.
#HoldTheFlameHigh
#FundEducation
#InvestInTeachers
#publiceducationmatters

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Early childhood education lays the foundation for lifelong learning.

Today, @zinecda calls for stronger public financing so that every child can access quality early learning from the start.
A strong start matters. Financing early childhood education is one of the best ways to build more equitable
education systems.
#HoldTheFlameHigh
#FundEducation
#EducationFinancing
#SDG4QualityEducation
#publiceducationmatters

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Education systems need sustained and predictable financing.

Today, @zinecda & partner organisations are calling for stronger support for education through official development assistance and multilateral cooperation.

Protecting aid to education matters, especially where public systems face heavy pressure. Secure ODA for
education and support a strong global partnership for learning.
#HoldTheFlameHigh
#GAWE2026
#supportgpe
#SDG4QualityEducation
#EducationForAll
#MultiplyPossibility

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Global Action Week for Education 2026 starts today.
This week @zinecda & education movements across countries are raising one message: Hold the Flame High for education financing.

Investing in education transforms lives, strengthens communities, and builds a more just future.

Education is a right, not a privilege.

As GAWE 2026 begins, this is the moment to call for stronger public financing for education and for real commitment to inclusive, equitable, quality education for all from Early Childhood Development.
#HoldTheFlameHigh
#GAWE2026
#FundEducation
#publiceducation
#SDG4

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@zinecda is attending the World Forum on Early Care and Education 2026, currently taking place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The forum brings together over 700 participants from 40+ countries, and ZINECDA is represented by its Director, Marceline Kahlari.
The event features keynote speakers, plenary sessions, and breakout discussions focused on child development, health, child protection, nutrition, advocacy, childcare, and children’s rights.

Through this platform, ZINECDA aims to learn and adopt global ECDE best practices, advocate for regional ECDE priorities, forge international partnerships, and influence policies that uphold every child’s rights.

This ongoing experience reinforces that early childhood development is a global priority, and reaffirms ZINECDA’s commitment to translating these insights into tangible action for children.
#ECDE
@rogerfedererfdn
@WorldForumECE
@OxfamDanmark
@MoPSEZim

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The (Transnational Networks Advocacy Capacity strengthened for improved ECDE legislation, policies and measures in Southern Africa (TRANAC) Alliance, in collaboration with the SADC Parliamentary Forum and the SADC Secretariat met from 27-29 March 2026 in Gaborone, Botswana and conducted a Statutory Meeting of the Standing Committee on Human and Social Development and Special Programmes, held under the theme “Leveraging SADC Protocols on Education and Employment to Build Resilient and Inclusive Human Capital for the Future.”
The meeting brought together parliamentarians from across Southern Africa to deliberate on strengthening regional commitments to inclusive human capital development.
Key among the priorities discussed was expediting the adoption of the Child Rights Protocol, which is critical for strengthening the protection and promotion of children’s rights in ECD across the SADC region.
The ZINECDA Alliance used the platform to advance its advocacy priorities and facilitated a learning event on climate-change-resilient ECD systems and Gender Equality and Social Inclusion, emphasising the need to invest in inclusive, responsive, and resilient ECD systems that can withstand climate shocks while ensuring equitable access and quality learning for all children.
@MoPSEZim
@mpslswzim
@elru_co_za
@UNICEFZIMBABWE
@ZANEC_Official
@rogerfedererfdn
@OxfamDanmark
@Oxfam
@GlobalECD
@globaleducation