The ECD Hub has a strong focus in enhancing child development outcomes for every child, but especially children from marginalized regions.
Over the last few years, we have forged a partnership with the Frontier Counties Development Council (FCDC) to facilitate a mutually beneficial academic, programmatic and research cooperation. FCDC comprises 10 counties across Northern Kenya categorised as Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASAL) regions, that are among the most marginalized (Mandera, Turkana, Marsabit, Isiolo, Lamu, Tana River, West Pokot, Wajir, Garissa, Samburu ). ASALs have some of the highest levels of poverty and record the lowest child development indicators in the country.
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Disability-inclusive ECD Caregivers Meeting in Mandera, KenyaThe course is designed to equip ECD stakeholders with the knowledge and skills needed to support and promote inclusive ECD for children with disabilities. This comprehensive course addresses the critical need for inclusive ECD to ensure that all children, regardless of their abilities, have access to quality early childhood education and care. By completing this Disability-Inclusive ECD Course, participants will be empowered to create more inclusive and supportive environments for children with disabilities, fostering their growth, development, and participation in society. Additionally, policy makers will gain insights to advocate for and implement inclusive ECD policies at various levels of governance. |
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Collaborations for enhanced Early Child Development services in Kenya’s Arid and Semi-Arid LandsThe Aga Khan University Institute for Human Development (IHD) has partnered with Kenya’s Mandera County government to advance early childhood development services in the county. This partnership, solidified through a recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), represents a shared committed to strengthening Early Childhood Development (ECD) services across the county. |
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Science of Early Child Development (SECD) Workshop for Madrasa Early Childhood Programme in Mandera, Kenya (MECP-K)The course is designed to make current research accessible to anyone interested in learning more about the profound impact of early life. This course shares the emerging science about early brain development and gives an overview of cross-disciplinary developmental health research and links to practice. It contains multiple examples of innovative programs for children and families from around the world. The SECD course is organized around 5 modules comprising: Brain Development, Coping and Competence, the Ecology of Childhood, Communicating and Learning, and Developmental Health. It was co-developed by the Red River College in partnership with the University of Toronto, and the Aga Khan Development Network. |
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Partnerships towards inclusive Early Childhood DevelopmentThe Aga Khan University Institute for Human Development (IHD) is committed to promoting inclusivity in Early Childhood Development (ECD), particularly within the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASAL) of Kenya. In pursuit of this goal, IHD organized a learning workshop in Isiolo county, targeting CSOs, government officials and other ECD stakeholders. |
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Aga Khan University Partnership to promote ECD in Kenya’s Arid and Semi-Arid LandsThe Institute for Human Development at the Aga Khan University (IHD), in partnership with the Frontier Counties Development Council endeavours to ensure that children in the Arid and Semi-Arid Land (ASAL) regions of Kenya have improved quality of life opportunities. |
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The role of partnerships in promoting early childhood development2022 marks the 40th anniversary of the Aga Khan Foundation – supported Madrassah Early Childhood Programme (MECP). On the other hand, the Aga Khan Development Network’s (AKDN) engagement in the Early Childhood Development (ECD) arena in East Africa spans back at least a century, with well-baby clinics and educational facilities for the community that then spread across the region. |
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IHD study reveals risk factors for child developmentA recent study by the Aga Khan University Institute for Human Development (IHD), has revealed low promotion of play among surveyed households in the informal settlements of Dagoretti sub-County in Nairobi, Kenya. These statistics are worrying considering the vital role of play in promoting healthy child development. |
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Aga Khan University urges Policy Makers to invest in Early Childhood DevelopmentThe Aga Khan University’s Institute for Human Development, (AKU-IHD), held a policy makers workshop for health and education county directors of various counties constituting the Frontier Counties Development Council (FCDC) consortium’ in Kenya. |
