Early Learning Resource Unit

ELRU is a non-governmental organisation primarily focused on improving the cognitive development and executive functioning skills of young children in order to increase their attendance and success at school and reduce intergenerational poverty. Our programmes create circles of support around the child beginning at conception with particular care for vulnerable mothers, fathers and children. We focus specially on: building the capacity of primary caregivers with a special focus on support to vulnerable mothers and fathers-building skills and supporting career advancements for early years practitioners and professionals­-supporting early nutrition -facilitating access to early learning, and activating collaborative partnerships to expand access to a full package of essential services. Our modes of delivery cut across the ages and stages of early development and include; home visiting, early learning playgroups and centre based support. We recognise that for Programmes to be innovative and scalable, our systems need to be adaptable and unique. Our focus on systems building is to advance this transformation with the specific intention of increasing universal access of quality through service delivery and technology. Our communication and advocacy programme is based on the evidence generated through our interventions with a focus on creating demand for services in communities that need targeted interventions according to our population based approach. We are human centred; we act and serve with empathy and respect. Children are the heart of our endeavor. We are bold and curious activists seeking innovation and excellence. We listen and listen again taking time to reflect and learn from mistakes, focused on ongoing improvement. We show gratitude, default to transparency and act with integrity. Collaboration is how we work, communicating openly, offering opportunity for growth and development.