Early Childhood Development Initiative (ECDI) is committed to promoting positive early childhood development (ECD) and education for African children aged 0-12 in Canada and across Africa. In Canada, we deliver culturally relevant services to support healthy integration and settlement of families, with a focus on cultural identity retention. Our programs are geared towards sustaining cultural capacity and bridging gaps to enhance successful ECD, elementary education and family wellbeing. Across Africa, our efforts foster human capacity and nurturing care environments for ECD, play-based early learning, and primary education, to lay a solid foundation for positive life outcomes.
Our Mission: To promote optimal early childhood development (ECD) and strengthen education outcomes among African children 0-12 years
Our Vision: All African children aged 0-12 are equipped to reach their best developmental potential
As a Member you...
- Attend the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and contribute to help shape the work we do.
- Receive the monthly newsletter to stay informed of ongoing and upcoming programs and events.
- Help create more enhanced opportunities for African children and their families.
- You will receive a Welcome package including Free African dual language Children's Book.
How do you become a Member?
Anyone over the age of 18, passionate about enhancing equitable opportunities for African children and families, is invited to become a member by making an annual donation to ECDI.
Who is not Eligible as a member?
- Anyone under the age of 18
- Current ECDI staff
