1ST CHILDMINDMINDERS EXCELLENCE AWARD 2025
IECD-UNESCO CATEGORY 2 INSTITUTE TO HONOR CHILDMINDERS IN LANDMARK AWARD AS FORMAL SECTOR TURNS 10 CEO, Mrs. Shirley Choppy Calls on Individuals and Businesses to Support the Initiative Today, the...
Youth Forum 2025 – Championing Ethical and Thoughtful Use of AI
As part of Productivity Week 2025, IECD proudly nominated two young professionals Ms. Maria Emmanuel, Senior Compliance Officer for Home-Based Child Care Services, and Ms. Ryna Estrale, Monitoring and Evaluation...
Seychelles Unveils 7th National Action Plan to Transform Early Childhood Care and Education
Twelve years after launching its first National Action Plan for Early Childhood Care and Education, Seychelles has introduced its most ambitious strategy yet—the 7th National Action Plan (NAP) for Early...
IECD-UNESCO Releases National Assessment Results for Crèches and Preschools NAP Launch
The Institute of Early Childhood Development (IECD)-UNESCO Category 2 Institute today revealed the results of a National Assessment conducted last year in Crèches and Preschools. The findings were shared during...
FORUM ON DISSEMINATION OF RESULTS OF THE CRECHE ASSESSMENT
JOINT PRESS INVITE The Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Institute of Early Childhood Development (IECD)—a UNESCO Category 2 Institute—cordially invites you to a special forum to unveil the...
Opening Remarks for Media and Creative Partnership Engagement Session by Chairman of IECD on 13th June 2025, at Canopy Resort
Distinguished guests and partners, It’s a pleasure to welcome you to this first-ever ‘Media and Creative Partnership Engagement Session.’ Your presence today shows how important this gathering is, bringing together...
IECD-UNESCO Institute Hosts Inaugural Media and Creative Partnership Engagement Session; New Communication Strategy Launched
On Friday 13th June, the IECD-UNESCO Category 2 Institute hosted its first-ever Media and Creative Artists Engagement Session, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing efforts to enhance outreach and...
IECD Governing Board Concludes 4th Session with a Focus on Resource Mobilization for Category 2 Expansion
The Institute for Early Childhood Development (IECD)-UNESCO Category 2 Institute concluded its fourth Governing Board meeting, held virtually, with a strategic emphasis on enhancing financial sustainability through innovative resource mobilization...
A Call to Invest in Our Children’s Well-being and Potential
Children’s Day Message: On this special occasion of Children’s Day, I extend warm greetings to all children across Seychelles. Today, we celebrate their innocence, potential, and the limitless promise they...
IECD Launches the Early Stimulation and Learning Programme for Home-Based Child Care Services — A Pioneering Initiative in ECCE in Seychelles
On Saturday, 24th May 2025, the Institute for Early Childhood Development (IECD) – UNESCO Category 2 Institute officially unveiled a comprehensive Early Stimulation and Learning Programme designed for home-based child...