ECD teacher training in Rwanda

Help a Child Rwanda strongly supports the Rwandan government’s priorities in enhancing access to quality Early Childhood Development (ECD) services for children and families. Recognizing the need to increase ECD access, Help a Child plays a key role in reinforcing ECD services as vital community spaces by training ECD caregivers.

Considering the limited capacity of both parents and caregivers to deliver quality ECD services, Help a Child Rwanda focuses on equipping ECD caregivers with the skills and knowledge to provide high-quality services. A core element of the training is ensuring that ECD teachers and caregivers are empowered to maintain ECD environments that are playful, safe, and clean, fostering an ideal learning atmosphere for children.

In 2024, Help a Child Rwanda successfully trained 589 ECD teachers. The training emphasized playful learning, inclusive teaching practices, and care methodologies. It also aligned these approaches with Rwanda’s ECD curriculum, ensuring a more cohesive and effective teaching strategy. The training was noteworthy for its collaboration between ECD teachers and the parents of the children they serve. This partnership was enriched by the involvement of parents in ECD activities, including toymaking, creating a holistic approach to early childhood education that benefits both children and families.

Through this initiative, Help a Child Rwanda continues to build sustainable, high-quality ECD practices, supporting the development of both teachers and the children in their care.