Sesame Workshop launches ‘Bond Through Play’ campaign to encourage fathers to connect with their children
Play is a crucial tool for fathers which promotes bonding and trust with their children, as well as helping children to develop a healthy sense of gender identity.
Hey dads
Ready for an adventure with Zikwe and the triplets? Join us as Zikwe takes on the fun and chaos of caring for the triplets. Will everything go smoothly? Maybe, maybe not! But one thing is for sure: Zikwe is a hands-on uncle, and a great friend who knows when to call in backup. Whether you’re a father or an uncle, this series is made just for you! Catch new videos every week and see how Zikwe and the triplets #BondThroughPlay.
Don’t miss out on the laughs, giggles, and inspiration!
State of South Africa’s Father report 2024
On the 4th of February, Dr. Onyi Nwaneri, Mari Payne, Erika Jooste, and Fathima Rawat from the South Africa office participated in the launch of the State of South Africa’s Fathers Report 2024 in Stellenbosch. Sesame Workshop South Africa was crucial to the success of this report’s release, both financially and technically.
The team contributed significantly, including leading the development of Chapter 3, titled “Fatherhood and Early Childhood Development,” under the leadership of Fathima Rawat, Senior Manager of Research and Learning.
To read the full report, click the button below.
Bana Pele
Bana Pele means “children first” in Sesotho. Children sit at the heart of the early childhood development work the Department of Basic Education is doing to meet the 2030 goal of universal access to ECD, quality early learning and safety. The Bana Pele ECD Registration Drive is a vital step towards achieving these goals.
That is why the Department of Basic Education is leading a transformation in how Early Childhood Development programmes are supported across South Africa. Through the adoption of innovative digital solutions, the Department has streamlined the service delivery, reducing administrative burdens, and making it easier for ECD programmes to access the tools and support they need to thrive.
One of the key innovations introduced was the Early Childhood Administration and Reporting System (eCares), a digital platform developed to streamline core ECD business processes. The system was designed to make government support more efficient, accessible, and data driven, enabling broader participation in early childhood development across the country.
To read about DBE’s work on Bana Pele.
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