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South African Early Childhood Review 2024 shows that the situation of young children has worsened. There is now an important window to change course.

South African Early Childhood Review 2024 shows that the situation of young children has worsened. There is now an important window to change course.

by Ilifa Labantwana | Jul 17, 2024 | Blog, ECD News, News, Posts

Young children in South Africa are more likely to live in poverty, suffer from food insecurity and malnutrition, and die before their fifth birthday than they were before the COVID-19 pandemic.  This is according to the South African Early Childhood Review 2024,...
A People’s Manifesto For Early Childhood Development

A People’s Manifesto For Early Childhood Development

by Ilifa Labantwana | Mar 20, 2024 | Blog, ECD News, News, Posts

This campaign is an initiative of the Real Reform for ECD Campaign. It is 30 years after democracy, and the government has yet to properly support and invest in our youngest children and the vital work of those who care for them. The period from 2024 to 2029 is our...

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