March 2025 That’s why we’re committed to expanding access to quality ECD infrastructure as part of our broader mission to enhance learning environments and give more children a fair start in life. There’s a storm raging. The rain drips through the rusted roof,forming puddles on the dirt floor. A cold wind sneaks through the gaps […]
10 Years, 1 Goal: ECD on the path to register
April 2025 Ten years ago, we set out to support government efforts in registering all Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres in the Ugu District. Finally, the finish line is in sight. The ECD registration cause has been renamed and rehoused in a different government department, but Impande’s work has remained the same – bringing ECD […]
What happens when parents get involved
June 2025 At Impande, we work to improve access to ECD by strengthening the people and places that shape a child’s first five years. That means supporting ECD centres and practitioners to improve the quality of learning, and encouraging parents to be part of that journey too. In 1966 centres we support, the number of children enrolled has […]
How to turn data into action
February 2025 We don’t guess where help is needed. We use real-time data to track, measure,and prioritise support for Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres. Accurate, real-time data helps us allocate resources where they are needed most. That’s why we developed our own data management system, which enables us to: With this level of insight, we […]
Sustaining ECD takes strength and perseverance
Sustaining ECD takes strength and perseverance September 2024 Impande does not create new ECD centres, or drive ECD outcomes from the outside. Rather Impande works with existing community-based organisations. These organisations are more sustainable than anything an outside NGO may attempt to initiate. With this community centred approach, the starting point is often […]
Fuelling Bodies and minds in 2024
December 2024 As 2024 draws to a close, we’re thrilled to share the incredible impact your support has made this year. We’ve nourished young minds, enriched classrooms, and empowered practitioners across South Africa’s most vulnerable communities. This year, through our partnership with Peninsula School Feeding Association, Zero2Five, and the Social Employment Fund, we supported 22 050 children with […]
Stories from the field
November 2024 Imagine dedicating your life to educating young minds but barely earning enough to support your own family. This is the reality for many Early Childhood Development (ECD) practitioners in South Africa. Impande is helping to address these challenges
