ACF Kigali 2025
Building momentum for childcare justice — reflecting on Africa’s first continental convening on care.
About ACF Kigali 2025
The Africa Childcare Forum Kigali 2025 marked a historic milestone as the first continental platform dedicated to advancing childcare as essential social infrastructure in Africa.
Convening policymakers, practitioners, caregivers, researchers, and global partners, ACFKigali2025 created an honest space for dialogue, learning, and collaboration—centering lived experiences and elevating African-led solutions.

Key Outcomes & Impact
Elevated Local Voices
Caregivers, informal workers, and community leaders were centered as experts in shaping childcare solutions.
Policy Momentum
Strengthened regional dialogue on positioning childcare as essential social infrastructure.
African Innovation
Showcased community-led and scalable childcare models reflecting Africa’s diverse realities.
Global Solidarity
Fostered meaningful partnerships between African actors and global allies.
From Kigali to Mombasa
ACFMombasa2026 is a strategic continuation of the momentum generated in Kigali. Building on lessons, relationships, and commitments from ACFKigali2025, the movement for childcare justice and equity continues with renewed purpose and global relevance.
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