Program Overview
Ye’Enat Meklit’s Integrated Early Childhood Development (ECD) System engages communities and governments through a multisectoral approach. It addresses healthcare, education, nutrition, and more to provide comprehensive support for children and families.
Key Domains:
- Healthcare Services
- Nutritional Services
- Educational Services
- Sanitation Services
- Child Protection Services
Project 2.1: Childcare Centers & Professional Training
About the Project:
We provide accessible, affordable, and quality childcare by building community daycare capacity and training childcare professionals. Our approach emphasizes holistic development, focusing on physical, cognitive, emotional, and social well-being.
Activities:
- Early education and play-based learning.
- Nutrition support for healthy growth.
- Psychosocial counseling for emotional well-being.
Project 2.2: Ye’Enat Meklit Healthcare Memberships
About the Project:
A membership-based maternal and child healthcare service offering continuous, convenient, and customized care. Delivered in partnership with community health centers, this initiative supports mothers and children physically, mentally, socially, and economically.
Project 2.3: One-Time 30-Day ECD Training
About the Project:
An intensive 30-day training for parents and childcare providers based on Dr. Mulualem Gessesse’s book, “ስለጨቅላሽ በጥቂቱ”. The training equips participants with child development knowledge, including milestone tracking and health tips from pregnancy onward.
Project 2.4: Educational Media for Parents & Children
About the Project:
Utilizing various media platforms, we educate parents and children about early childhood development. This project fosters healthy development and empowers families with knowledge and skills.
