“HuUbuntu: I Am Because We Are" is a children’s story book that provides a profound exploration of the African philosophy of Hunhu or Ubuntu, which emphasizes the interconnectedness of humanity and the importance of community. This book was conceptualized following racialized attacks on the author’s son. What is said at the dinner tables about Black, Indigenous and People of Color finds its way to schools and has a significant consequence on the lives of children. This children’s book aims to te

Embark on a remarkable journey through the life of Patrick Makokoro - a journey marked by hard work, resilience, and the pursuit of education against all odds. Through the pages of Nhaka Yenyu, join Makokoro as he navigates the trials and triumphs of his life with unwavering determination, resilience, humour, and unshakeable faith. His journey is a reminder that no obstacle is insurmountable when fuelled by the audacity to dream.

This book provides an insightful exploration for parents, educators, funders, practitioners and policymakers, offering a nuanced understanding of the work implemented by early childhood development networks operating in Africa. The early childhood development networks have in multiple ways influenced the foundation for lifelong learning for millions of young lives in Africa. The book therefore is a vital resource for understanding the dynamic interplay of factors that contribute to optimal early

Sankofa is the product of a collaboration of the UNESCO Tri-Chairs of ECD in Africa with next generation scholar Dr. Patrick Makokoro. Sankofa: Appreciating the past in planning the future of early childhood education, care and development (ECD) in Africa had several inspirations. One was a question by a self-described ‘millennial’ leader: ‘why had he not been told the history of ECD in Africa’ before undertaking such leadership. His question resonated with the Akan people’s term Sankofa: ‘reme