Our Mission: To cultivate a creative, playful, inclusive, and skilled workforce in early childhood education that champions the intellectual and holistic needs of all young learners.
Our Vision: To contribute to a transformative early childhood education landscape where every child thrives in a nurturing, dynamic, and inclusive environment. In this vision, we aspire to shape a future where early childhood education is recognized as a cornerstone of lifelong learning and development, empowering the next generation of leaders and innovators.
Empowering Teachers, Transforming Education
We are a registered Non-profit Organization in Ghana and Canada
Our Story
Devio Early Childhood Institute was founded in 2013 by Lily Kudzro, a social entrepreneur who is dedicated to transforming education for children, with and without disabilities.
After dropping out of university in 2009, Lily sought ways to make a positive impact on children's lives, inspired by the challenges she faced growing up in Ghana and witnessing the limitations imposed by societal and educational systems on learners. This vision led to the creation of Devio Arts Centre, now known as Devio Early Childhood Institute.
Under her leadership, Devio has pioneered numerous innovations within the educational community, championing children's rights, advocating for quality learning, and equipping teachers with the tools and resources they need to succeed.
Our Vision
To contribute to a transformative early childhood education landscape where every child thrives in a nurturing, dynamic, and inclusive environment. In this vision, we aspire to shape a future where early childhood education is recognized as a cornerstone of lifelong learning and development, empowering the next generation of leaders and innovators.
We envision a future where:
Teachers and educators are empowered and equipped with innovative strategies and resources to foster lifelong skills in young children.
Classrooms and learning spaces are vibrant hubs of creativity and exploration, where play is embraced as a vital component of learning, allowing children to express themselves and develop critical thinking skills.
All children, regardless of their backgrounds or abilities, are celebrated and supported, ensuring that every learner feels valued and included in their educational journey.
Schools prioritize the recruitment and ongoing professional development of skilled educators who are responsive to the diverse needs of their students, fostering an environment of excellence.
Education encompasses the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical growth of every child, preparing them to become well-rounded individuals ready to engage with the world.Teachers
Our mission
OUR MISSION: To cultivate a creative, playful, inclusive, and skilled workforce in early childhood education that champions the intellectual and holistic needs of all young learners.
Our focus is on growth and development because we aim to nurture educators through training and support.
We seek to help teachers promote engaging and dynamic learning environments for young children, recognizing that play is essential for development.
We are committed to diversity and ensuring that all children, regardless of their backgrounds or abilities, feel welcomed and supported in their learning.
Skilled Workforce: We believe in the need for schools to recruit well-trained educators who can meet the diverse needs of young learners.
Champion the Intellectual and Holistic Needs: We advocate for a balanced approach to education, addressing not just academic skills but also social, emotional, and physical development.
Our Impact
3500+
Teachers trained and empowered through our programs
50000+
children impacted since 2013
95%
Program participants reporting improved quality of teaching
96%
Children improved their overall learning outcomes
15 countries
Reached through our global initiatives
200+
Schools engaged through our local and global interventions