Pre-Conference Engagements
Leading up to ACFMombasa2026, partners across Africa will convene dialogues, workshops, and learning exchanges to surface national childcare priorities and strengthen preparation for the Forum.
Preparing for the Forum
Country partners are encouraged to organize events that bring together policymakers, practitioners, caregivers, and researchers to share evidence, discuss priorities, and highlight innovative childcare solutions ahead of ACFMombasa2026.
Country-Led Pre-Conference Events
National Dialogues
Country-led discussions bringing policymakers, civil society, and caregivers together to shape childcare priorities.
Workshops & Training
Capacity-building sessions focused on workforce development, financing, and childcare service delivery.
Roundtables & Exchanges
Collaborative discussions sharing evidence, innovations, and best practices across regions.
CAC Flagship Conferences
The Collaborative Action for Childcare (CAC) has curated flagship conferences that countries may convene to align national discussions with continental childcare priorities.
National Policy Conference on Early Childhood Care, Education and Development (ECCED)
Annual Collaborative Action for Childcare Conference
National Women in Childcare Conference
Requirements for Flagship Conferences
Convening agencies must sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CAC and Uthabiti Africa to ensure quality standards, intellectual property protection, and alignment with continental childcare priorities.
Webinar Preparatory Sessions
Theme Orientation
Deep dives into forum themes and childcare system priorities.
Interactive Engagement
Collaborative discussions and Q&A sessions.
Networking Opportunities
Connect early with participants across Africa.
Resource Sharing
Access research, tools, and preparatory materials.
Ready to Host a Pre-Conference Event?
Collaborate with partners across Africa and help build momentum toward ACFMombasa2026.