Early Childhood Development (ECD) Financing

Kumwe Hub are offering 1) Low Interest Loans 2) Our Package of ECD Training which includes ECD excellence in caregiver skills plus how to run an ECD as a successful business.

If your business specialises in

Affordable ECD service provision

We invite you to submit an expression of interest for potential financial support through loans and seed capital.

Who can apply?

Eligibility criteria 1

A registered ECD Centre or a non-registered ECD Centre with an interest in registration

Eligibility criteria 2

Individuals who are interested in setting up a new ECD Centre

Eligibility criteria 3

ECD Centres that are low cost and/or serving an under-served group. We are particularly interested in those wanting to reach children with disabilities or children from low-income families.

Frequently asked questions

Are the funds being returned?

Yes, these are low cost, patient loans which must be paid back. There is the opportunity to apply for an Impact-Linked Loan where we jointly agree to certain impact metrics which if met can reduce the interest rate on the loan.

What is the amount of investment?

There is no upper limit to the loan request however our due diligence teams will assess what ethical affordability looks like for each Indvidual ECD Centre.