Lessons from subsidising the start-up of early years centres
Case Study
July 2026
7 MB
This case study explores how Partnership for Change (PfC) is helping build financially sustainable childcare centres in Addis Ababa through a "smart subsidy" model, combining targeted one-off capital, rigorous financial planning, and hands-on technical support. Part of GSF's series on financially sustainable early years services, it draws on lessons from the Growing Sustainably toolkit to show how time-bound subsidies, rather than ongoing operational funding, can unlock childcare supply while keeping centres on a path to self-sufficiency.
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Moldova’s National Programme for Childcare Services Case Study
Case Study
September 2025
4 MB
In this case study, you will see how , in just 18 months, Moldova’s National Programme for Childcare Services has transformed access to early years care, tackling child poverty, boosting women’s employment, and creating inclusive childcare models.
ECD in Emergencies 
Growing Sustainably Toolkit Templates
Template
August 2025
301 KB
Many centres face financial instability, short-term funding, and operational challenges during emergencies threatening their ability to cover core costs. These practical templates include actionable tools, templates, and real-world examples designed to make the toolkit accessible and useful for practitioners working on the ground.
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Growing Sustainably Toolkit
Toolkit
August 2025
4 MB
Many centres face financial instability, short-term funding, and operational challenges during emergencies threatening their ability to cover core costs. This practical toolkit offers guidance on revenue generation, financial planning, and management practices to strengthen the financial sustainability of ECED/childcare centres in emergencies.
ECD in Emergencies
MEL Toolkit for Dual-Generational Programmes in Emergencies
Case Study
April 2025
This blog, co-written by GSF, Children in Crossfire, and Busara, summarises three key learnings from the development of the dual-generational MEL toolkit. The insights draw from desk research, an in-depth literature review, a workshop with local partners, and a field test conducted in the Woliso Woreda of Ethiopia’s Oromia region.
ECD in Emergencies 
Learnings on Dual-Generational Programming
Handbook
March 2025
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Learnings on dual generational programming in early years in emergencies: Insights from literature review and an online community of practice
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MEL Toolkit: Dual-Generational Programmes in Emergencies
Toolkit
January 2025
3 MB
GSF, in partnership with Children in Crossfire and Busara Center, piloted a user-friendly Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) toolkit in Waliso, Ethiopia. The toolkit addresses a critical gap in measurement and guidance—providing frontline practitioners with practical tools to assess impact, strengthen delivery, and adapt programs to complex crisis contexts.
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MEL Toolkit Condensed Results Framework: Dual-Generational Programmes in Emergencies
Table
January 2025
313 KB
A condensed results framework provides a quick reference to core outcomes and indicators, helping practitioners align their dual-generational programme goals for crisis contexts.
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MEL Toolkit Tools & Templates: Dual-Generational Programmes in Emergencies
Toolkit
January 2025
1 MB
A complete set of templates and tools to support practitioners with dual-generational programming—designed to make MEL practical and accessible.
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