Zimbabwe: A teachers inspiring dedication to early childhood education | Stories of change [Video]

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Ellen Gava is an early childhood development teacher at Seke 7 Primary School in Chitungwiza—a high-density surbub and one of the largest urban settlements in Zimbabwe.
Ellen and her school strive to ensure that children have equitable access to quality early learning and develop the foundational skills critical for all other learning.
GPE supports early learning in Zimbabwe through teacher training, production of learning materials and community engagement activities.

This story was written in collaboration with UNICEF Zimbabwe.

Growing up, Ellen Gava loved playing the role of a teacher in childhood games. Those early moments have blossomed into a joyful reality. Her classroom is alive with the vibrant energy and boundless curiosity of 37 students aged 4 and 5.

“I was born to teach,” she declares.

Despite the immense challenge of managing such a large class, the 37-year-old early childhood development (ECD) teacher faces each day with unwavering dedication. She rigorously preparers lessons and adopts a play-based method that …

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