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wesgro ecd workshop 22 On Sloane Cape Town

Wesgro Early Childhood Development (ECD) Roundtable

 

A strategic engagement bringing together government, business leaders, and key stakeholders to drive collaboration and investment in ECD in the Western Cape.


Foundations for Growth: Strengthening Early Childhood Development to Build a Resilient Future

 

A strategic engagement bringing together government, business leaders, and key stakeholders to drive collaboration and investment in ECD in the Western Cape. Foundations for Growth: Strengthening Early Childhood Development to Build a Resilient Future As research consistently shows, ECD is the foundation of future success, with lifelong benefits for learners, communities, and the economy. However, significant challenges remain in expanding access to quality ECD services, particularly in underserved areas. This roundtable will provide a strategic platform to explore innovative solutions, unlock investment opportunities, and strengthen partnerships that ensure every child receives the best start in life.

 

Key Discussion Areas:

 

❖ Investment in ECD Infrastructure – Expanding access to high-quality facilities in underserved communities.
❖ Public-Private Collaboration – Strengthening partnerships between government, business, and NGOs.
❖ Innovative Approaches – Showcasing effective play-based learning and alternative ECD models.
❖ Measuring Impact – Developing strategies to track and improve ECD outcomes.

 

Date : 20 February 2025

Time : 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Location : 22 On Sloane Cape Town Hub, 39 Somerset Rd, Green Point, 8005

The Startup Huddle event provides a platform for entrepreneurs to discover solutions to the challenges they face through purposeful engagement with a broad array of voices from the local community, who can also share their experiences.

 

Startups are given context about the topic at hand, which includes tools, tricks and techniques from experts. This can take up to 10min. Thereafter, they will be given 2-3 minutes to tell us about some of the challenges they have encountered in their business venture. Participants then get into small groups where they Huddle for a 10-minute -interactive activity. Each group selects a team member or two to share what they discussed. The Huddle will close off having equipped the techies with practical and value-add experience they can use in their startup journey.