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Holding Hands, Building Futures: An Impact Study of the NECDA Parenting Programme in the North-West Province

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  • Dale Trimble

    (Early Learning Resource Unit (ELRU), Cape Town South Africa)

  • Dr. Firdous Khan

    (Early Learning Resource Unit (ELRU), Cape Town South Africa)

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This study rigorously evaluates the impact of the National Early Childhood Development Alliance (NECDA) Parenting Support Programme in South Africa’s North West Province. Employing a mixed-methods design, quantitative and qualitative data were systematically collected from eight participating parents/caregivers and seven key stakeholders, including community leaders, partner organisations, and government officials. Findings reveal that the programme significantly enhanced participants’ parenting knowledge and skills, specifically in areas such as healthy family relationships, child nutrition, and safety. Participants reported improved child-parent communication, stronger emotional bonds, and increased awareness of critical health and developmental milestones.

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  • Dale Trimble & Dr. Firdous Khan, 2025. "Holding Hands, Building Futures: An Impact Study of the NECDA Parenting Programme in the North-West Province," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(7), pages 5989-5999, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:9:y:2025:issue-7:p:5989-5999
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