The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection (MoGCSP) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing Early Childhood Development (ECD) through strategic partnerships. This was emphasized during a high-level engagement with Big Win Philanthropy, a global organization dedicated to improving outcomes for children and youth.

On Thursday, April 3, 2025, a delegation from Big Win Philanthropy, led by its President and Chair, Ms. Jamie Cooper, paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection, Hon. Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey.

The discussions focused on strengthening collaboration between the Ministry and Big Win Philanthropy to enhance Ghana’s Early Childhood Development Policy and drive impactful initiatives for children.

Additionally, the meeting discussed key policy interventions and initiatives for Early Childhood Development, explored collaboration opportunities to enhance early learning and child welfare programmes, and addressed challenges while identifying practical solutions for improving ECD services.

Hon. Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey reiterated the government’s dedication to ensuring the survival, growth, and development of all children, particularly those aged 0-8 years.

She highlighted Ghana’s strides in prioritizing Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD), noting efforts such as revising the 2004 ECCD Policy, strengthening coordination mechanisms, and enhancing support for children with special needs and vulnerable groups, ensuring they receive the necessary support for their well-being.

“Through integrated social and behavioral change communication programmes, we have enhanced parental knowledge on childcare and created enabling environments for early childhood development,” she said. “We recognize the invaluable contributions of partners like Big Win Philanthropy in advancing this agenda. Together, we can build a future where every child in Ghana has access to quality early childhood care, protection, and education.”

The Minister further underscored the importance of collaboration in scaling up early childhood interventions, ensuring that children across Ghana benefit from sustainable policies and programmes.

The Chief Director, Dr. Afisah Zakariah, emphasized that the Ministry values the support of key stakeholders like Big Win Philanthropy in complementing its efforts to strengthen early childhood care and development.

Also present at the meeting were the Acting Director of the Department of Children, Mr. Alexander Sefa Boadi, and some Unit Heads.