Accelerating Africa’s Childcare Transformation

Uthabiti Africa Advisory Services strengthens childcare systems across the continent. We bring data, ideas, innovation, and collaborative partnerships that unlock the full potential of Africa’s children, women, and economies. 

Core Areas of Focus

Childcare Policy & Legal Reform

Women in Childcare

Maternal and Child Health

Knowledge Management, Collaboration & Learning

Numeracy and Literacy

Catalytic Initiatives 

Why Childcare Matters 

A Continental Imperative: Across Africa, more than 90 million children under age five require safe and nurturing care. Meanwhile, millions of women depend on childcare to remain economically active. Investment in childcare leads to: 

  • Better early childhood development outcomes. 
  • Increased female labour participation. 
  • Improved productivity for businesses. 
  • New opportunities for childcare entrepreneurs. 
  • Strengthened national economies. 

a financial inclusion platform providing savings, credit, and financial literacy services tailored to childcare workers and micro-entrepreneur

    a growing movement amplifying the voices and leadership of women in childcare, offering peer learning, advocacy spaces, and professional development opportunities.

      • an innovative model that strengthens women-owned childcare micro-enterprises through training, certification, business support, and collective centers that enhance quality and sustainability.

        Childcare Enterprises

        Organisations Consulted

        govt officials reached

        County Governments

        Learning Networks

        National Ministries