“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” There have been many variations of this African proverb, all extending an invitation to work in collaboration rather than in isolation to make the greatest impact. “When we see the whole of society as being stronger than its individual parts, one can tap into the mindset that more is possible when we work together,” states Dr Jessica Ronaasen, National Programmes Lead at DMF. Through the “Everyone Gets to PLAY (EGTP)” model, DMF has begun its journey to embrace this principle as it seeks to create better tomorrows for the young children of South Africa through collective impact.
The Do More Foundation has launched a national campaign to acknowledge the contributions made by the Early Childhood Development (ECD) workforce in communities and the role they play in the lives of young children.