This is one not to be missed. In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, our host, Tshepo Mantje, sits down with two legends in the early childhood development (ECD) sector: Pam Picken and Mmatsetshweu Ruby Motaung—affectionately known as Aunty Pam and Mam' Ruby. Both having worked in the ECD sector for decades, they reflect on the seeds of their lifelong passion for young children, and the humble beginnings that shaped their activism. From stories of their childhood, to navigating apartheid-era divides, these trailblazers share their journeys of service, motherhood, and unshakable commitment to the struggle for holistic early learning.
We explore the urgent need for coordinated investment, and how a united sector can ensure South Africa’s recent R10 billion allocation to ECD truly transforms young lives and supports those who care for young children. Tune in to hear personal stories, powerful insights and wisdom, and a bold call to action to keep up the fight for holistic, well-funded, inclusive and quality ECD services for all children in South Africa.
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New here? Catch up on The Right to Nutrition Series where we explored the right to nutrition and the state's obligation that flows from this right, what constitutes adequate nutrition, and various implementation models that the government could use to ensure nutrition reaches every child attending an ECD programme.
In Season 2, we dive into the history of the movement, spotlight women in ECD leadership, and unpack the latest in ECD research and advocacy.
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