Systems Change in KwaZulu Natal by Ilifa Labantwana

Ilifa’s work in KwaZulu Natal (KZN) aims to demonstrate the delivery of an Essential Package of services for young children, through collaborative interventions that have the potential for systemic impact. In March 2013, Ilifa Labantwana (Ilifa) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the KZN government, committing itself to a three-year partnership to improve access to such an Essential Package for children in the province. The partnership involves the active participation of five government departments: Health, Social Development, Education, Arts & Culture and Sports & Recreation. These departments comprise the Social Cluster in KZN. The Essential Package promoted by Ilifa comprises five areas of intervention, namely:

1. Primary-level maternal and child health interventions
2. Nutritional support
3. Social services
4. Support for primary caregivers
5. Stimulation for early learning