Learning Starts Early
The ECCE Cluster is dedicated to expanding access to quality early learning for all Ugandan children. It unites organizations driving early childhood education to ensure readiness for school and lifelong success.
- Quality early learning
- Work plans & TORs
- Led by Early Years Count & LABE
Empowered Caregivers, Thriving Children
This cluster supports caregivers with tools, knowledge, and community support to provide nurturing care during the most critical years of a child’s life.
- Caregiver engagement
- Steering committee setup
- Leadership by BRAC
Protecting Every Child's Right to Thrive
Focused on safeguarding children’s rights and well-being, this cluster strengthens systems and advocates for protective environments in homes, schools, and communities.
- Child rights advocacy
- Protective services
- Led by Amora Africa
Survival, Growth and Development
This cluster integrates child health and nutrition efforts to promote physical development, reduce child mortality, and align with Uganda’s RMNCAH+N priorities.
- Service delivery
- Policy alignment
- Led by RAMNACH/PATH
Evidence that Drives Change
This cluster brings together research institutions to generate data, evaluate ECD interventions, and ensure policies are informed by evidence.
- Data for policy
- Collaborative research
- Led by AfriChild
Connecting Clusters, Coordinating Action, Catalyzing Change
NECDA operates as the central coordination hub for Uganda’s ECD ecosystem, bringing together diverse thematic clusters under one unified framework. We ensure alignment, synergy, and collective action toward national ECD goals through structured collaboration, shared governance, and technical support. Our approach strengthens coherence across actors and elevates early childhood priorities at both the community and national levels.
Facilitating Inter-Cluster Collaboration
Inclusive Governance and Representation
Operational Support through the Secretariat
Shared Standards and Learning
Collaborating for Impact, Connecting for Change.
Celebrating Excellence
We’re proud to be recognized for our collaborative leadership in ECD. Our impact reflects a shared commitment to quality, equity, and the trust placed in NECDA by our members and partners.
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