GIFT CONNECT’s Vision for a Literate Future: Celebrating International Literacy Day

Did you know there is a day that celebrates the importance of literacy? September 8th marks International Literacy Day, founded by UNESCO. This idea was brought forward at the “World Conference of Ministers of Education on the Eradication of Illiteracy” in Tehran, Iran, in 1965, to create a global movement to end illiteracy.  In 1965,… Continue reading GIFT CONNECT’s Vision for a Literate Future: Celebrating International Literacy Day

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New Edutainment Song for Early Childhood Development is Live!

“My Baby” is live!  Following the success of the Abujubuju Baby Song, which currently has over 260,000 views on YouTube, we are proud to announce our next Edutainment song in Kenya: My Baby. Through our Edutainment songs, Global Ambassador Stellar Mengele, shares the importance of the Six Loving Habits – speak, sing, read, play, count… Continue reading New Edutainment Song for Early Childhood Development is Live!

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The Power of Reading: Empowering Lifelong Learning from Birth to Three

It’s true that the digital era has changed the way we read, but that shouldn’t stop us from reading a good old-fashioned paperback or hardcover book. Reading, especially from Birth to Three, is transformative and crucial. In fact, by the third birthday, a baby needs to be spoken to, sung to, or read to some… Continue reading The Power of Reading: Empowering Lifelong Learning from Birth to Three

New in April from Gift Connect: Advocacy & Advisory Board, YouTube Channel, Bee Smart Program, Carnegie Lullaby in Kenya, & More

Advisory & Advocacy Board GIFT CONNECT’s Advisory and Advocacy Board continues to grow! We are so excited and grateful to welcome the below members. To increase GIFT CONNECT’s reach and measurable impact in Birth to Three and Early Childhood Development (ECD), we are engaging and activating proven, bipartisan ECD leaders on a new, working Advisory… Continue reading New in April from Gift Connect: Advocacy & Advisory Board, YouTube Channel, Bee Smart Program, Carnegie Lullaby in Kenya, & More

New in February from Gift Connect: Advocacy & Advisory Board, New Blog, Bee Smart Lullabies, Global Updates, and more.

Advisory & Advocacy Board To increase GIFT CONNECT’s reach and measurable impact in Birth to Three and Early Childhood Development (ECD), we are engaging and activating proven, bipartisan ECD leaders on a new, working Advisory & Advocacy Board (AAB). The AAB will begin with 12+ members and will grow in 2024 to 25+ members. The… Continue reading New in February from Gift Connect: Advocacy & Advisory Board, New Blog, Bee Smart Lullabies, Global Updates, and more.

Celebrating Birth to Three Learning at GIFT CONNECT Music Fest on June 3

Please join the GIFT CONNECT team for an unforgettable afternoon of music and creativity on June 3, 2024, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at Wilmington Public Library in Wilmington, DE. During this event, you’ll listen to soul-soothing music, enjoy some tasty treats, and learn all about the Birth to Three movement. This event is one… Continue reading Celebrating Birth to Three Learning at GIFT CONNECT Music Fest on June 3