Africa Childcare Forum Kigali 2025
Africa’s first continental convening dedicated to advancing childcare as essential social infrastructure.
About the Forum
The Africa Childcare Forum Kigali 2025 marked a historic milestone as the first continental platform focused on advancing childcare systems in Africa. The Forum convened policymakers, practitioners, caregivers, researchers, and global partners to exchange knowledge, strengthen partnerships, and elevate African-led childcare solutions.
Forum at a Glance
120
Participants
13
Countries Represented
30+
Speakers
Forum Gallery
Key Outcomes
Elevating Local Voices
Caregivers and community leaders shaped childcare solutions.
Policy Momentum
Strengthened regional dialogue on childcare systems.
Innovation Showcase
Highlighted scalable African childcare models.
Global Partnerships
Built collaborations between African and global actors.
The Kigali Commitments
The Kigali Commitments on Early Childhood Care & Development are still available for download. This is the document that captured the shared priorities, policy direction, and call to action from ACF Kigali 2025.
From Kigali to Mombasa
The momentum generated in Kigali continues at the Africa Childcare Forum Mombasa 2026.
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