CREATIVE COALITION FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT
Connecting Creativity and Childhood for Lasting Social Impact
Building partnerships that harness storytelling and culture to improve early childhood development across Africa.
/Who We Are/
The Creative Industries–ECD Coalition is a platform designed to connect Africa’s creative ecosystem with early childhood development priorities. It was established following high-level engagements that highlighted the role of storytelling and culture in shaping children’s outcomes.
/Vision/
A Nigeria where storytelling, culture, and creativity actively shape nurturing environments for children and drive long-term development outcomes.
To mobilize the creative industries as strategic partners in advancing early childhood development through storytelling, innovation, and collaboration.
/Why It Matters/
Our Objectives Guiding Every Partnership and Initiative We Deliver
Focused actions helping creatives shape healthier communities through education, storytelling, and collaborative development efforts.
Promote ECD-informed storytelling across creative sectors
Build capacity of creatives to integrate development themes
Strengthen partnerships between creatives and policymakers
Influence social norms and behaviours through cultural expression
/Governance/
Strong Leadership Supporting Sustainable Growth Across Every Community
The Coalition is anchored by CBAAC, working in collaboration with the World Bank, Nigeria, as technical partners for development and creative industry stakeholders, and policymakers across Africa.
/Partners/
Partner With Us
We collaborate with institutions across government, development, and the creative economy.
We welcome partnerships in:
• Programme delivery
• Content development
• Funding and investment
• Research and policy
Contact us to explore partnership opportunities
