​A community-based organisation  
addressing the need for
early childhood development  
in Khayelitsha 
by providing access to quality ECD training and resources

What  have  we  accomplished  in  the  last  year:  2016-2017

Emthonjeni 

The Emthonjeni informal learning programme facilitated 2253 individual child, parent & caregiver interactions hosted in public spaces around Khayelitsha. 

Imbiza family

Our Imbiza family and community motivator programme reached out to 183 families, with a total of 3571 personal interactions with caregivers, children and parents.

funda Udlale 

The Toy Library facilitated 5590 child learning interactions, 
83 ECDs used our facilities to enrich their children's learning and
200 caregivers attended our 6 training sessions

IMBEWU

The Imbewu programme trained and supported 101 ECD centres and their teachers / practitioners  impacting 3594 children directly. 

providing  resources

Bringing toys and learning to children,
creches and preschools

USING  PUBLIC  SPACES

Reaching children not in school and
​educating caregivers

SERVICES  AND  PROGRAMMES  HAPPENING  RIGHT  NOW

Our programmes include:
# Coaching and mentoring ECD teachers and facilitating pre-school upgrades (Imbewu)
# Family support for early childhood development (Family and Community Motivator Programme)
# Playgroup outreach to children who cannot  attend preschools (Emthonjeni)
# ECD resources: a toy library service in the broader Harare Community Library and a mobile Toy Library bus (Funda Udlale)

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Our work is wholly funded by donations.
YOU can become part of a child's story through your GIVING and SUPPORT,
​by ENABLING family strengthening interventions, HELPING us to purchase toys and books and UNDERWRITING our caregiver and teacher training times.  

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Sikhula Sonke Early Childhood Development

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