About Us

Vision

A Zambia in which every child, from conception to 8 years, thrives and attains their full potential.

Mission 

To promote and influence access to quality early childhood development services through enhanced engagement with state and non-state actors.

Core Values

1. Commitment to Children: Prioritizing the well-being and holistic development of children.

2. Collaboration: Working together with stakeholders to achieve shared goals and create synergies in ECD efforts.

3. Innovation: Encouraging new ideas and approaches to enhance ECD services, ensuring they are responsive to the needs of children and families.

4. Integrity: Upholding the highest standards of transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct in all our activities.

5. Inclusivity: Ensuring that all children, regardless of their background, have access to quality ECD services, promoting equity and social justice.

Since its inception, ECDAN-Z has made significant strides in advancing early childhood development in Zambia. Some of our key achievements include:

1. Policy Influence: Successfully advocated for increased government investment in ECD, resulting in new policies and funding allocations that benefit young children.

2. Stakeholder Engagement: Established a robust network of over 100 ECD stakeholders, including government agencies, non-governmental organizations, educational institutions, and community groups, fostering a collaborative environment for ECD.

3. Resource Repository: Created an extensive repository of ECD materials, including research papers, training manuals, and educational resources, accessible to all members and stakeholders.

4. Capacity Building: Conducted numerous training sessions and workshops for ECD practitioners, enhancing their skills and knowledge to provide high-quality services to children and families.

ECDAN-Z's strategic focus for 2024/2025 months includes the following key priorities:

1. Recruitment of Network Coordinator: Appointing a dedicated coordinator to enhance network operations and ensure effective implementation of our strategic initiatives.

2. Organizational Development: Developing key governance documents, including the Board Charter, Financial Management Guidelines, Resource Mobilization Strategy, and Strategic & Advocacy Plan, to strengthen the organizational framework.

3. Capacity Building: Strengthening the Board & Secretariat’s strategies for national networking and advocacy skills, enabling them to effectively champion ECD initiatives.

4. Collaboration: Establishing partnerships with other national and continental ECD networks to share best practices, resources, and expertise.

5. Interim Workplan Development: Focusing on policy advocacy, knowledge exchange, and learning through webinars, workshops, and other platforms; mapping existing ECD resources and stakeholders' expertise within the membership.