Ilifa Labantwana’s Annual Report 2023 provides an account of the organisation’s efforts to strengthen South Africa’s early childhood development (ECD) system during a year of continued transition and reform. It reflects Ilifa Labantwana’s work to advance equitable access to quality ECD services for young children, particularly those living in vulnerable circumstances.
The report outlines key areas of progress across policy advocacy, programme support, partnerships, and knowledge generation, highlighting how Ilifa Labantwana contributed to shaping enabling environments for ECD at national, provincial, and local levels. It also considers the challenges encountered and the adaptive strategies applied in response to a complex implementation context.
