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Act For Early Years Champions

The Act For Early Years campaign gains momentum with the support of prominent and influential individuals and organisations globally. Leveraging their voices and platforms, these advocates are tirelessly campaigning to demand investment in early childhood.

High profile advocates who Act For Early Years

Anika Noni Rose Tony Award-winning actor and singer championing youth arts education and representation and opportunity in the performing arts.
Arabella Weir Actor and writer, active in community and charity work including mentoring and support for families and vulnerable children.
Audley Harrison Olympic gold medallist and former professional boxer supporting young people through sport, mentoring and community programmes.
Ben Hanlin Magician and TV presenter with a global online following.
Ella Vaday Drag performer, actor and dancer from London.
Gordon Brown Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and UN Special Envoy for Global Education, recognised for advancing universal access to education.
Jacky Vike Kenyan actor, comedian and creator best known as Awinja in Papa Shirandula.
Janet Mbugua Kenyan media personality and gender equality advocate. Founder of the Inua Dada Foundation, supporting schoolgirls through education.
Jessica Ping Disability advocate championing inclusive early years education and opportunities for children with disabilities.
Jyoti Chand Mamajotes creator sharing honest, humorous takes on parenting.
Kim Cattrall Award-winning actor and producer, engaged in long-standing philanthropic work including support for youth, family and health-related causes.
Kimberley Wyatt Dancer, singer and TV personality advocating for early years development through dance and movement.
Maejor Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter supporting educational and community-focused initiatives aimed at empowering young people.
Matt Lucas Actor, writer and comedian championing initiatives that expand opportunity for children and young people.
Ms. Rachel Teacher and YouTube creator reaching millions of young children and families worldwide.
Nick Sharratt Author and illustrator known for his work in children’s books and his support for literacy and creative learning.
Roger Federer Tennis champion and philanthropist whose foundation has supported over 2.4 million children.
Sanjana Sanghi Indian actor and humanitarian using her global platform to advocate for youth participation in education policy and decision-making.
Sara Pascoe Award-winning comedian, writer and actor.
Sesame Workshop The global non-profit behind Sesame Street, reaching children worldwide with playful early learning that supports the youngest minds to thrive.
Steven Frayne Multi-award-winning global magic icon and humanitarian. He supports education in emergencies, helping children continue learning in the most challenging contexts.
Steve Nguyen Social entrepreneur and public figure supporting early childhood development and quality early years education.
Ugo Monye Former England rugby international and broadcaster.

First Ladies

Ana Dias Lourenço First Lady of Angola, economist supporting long-term investment in children’s health and education.
First Lady Anna Hakobyn
Anna Hakobyn First Lady of Armenia, journalist and social activist advancing education and community development.
First Lady of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Fatima Maada
Fatima Maada Bio First Lady of Sierra Leone, championing girls’ rights and protection from gender-based violence.
Gueta Selemane Chapo First Lady of Mozambique, supporting education through partnerships.
Lucrecia Peinado First Lady of Guatemala, physician and surgeon advancing maternal and child health.
First Lady - H.E. Monica Chakwera
Monica Chakwera First Lady of Malawi, education advocate supporting access for children and young people.
Monica Geingos Former First Lady of Namibia, championing education and early childhood development.

Ministers

Anastasiia Konovalova Deputy Minister of Education and Science (Early Childhood), Ukraine, advocating for quality pre-primary education.
Christoph Wiederkehr Federal Minister of Education, Austria, dedicated to national education reform.
Lorena Ríos Senator, Republic of Colombia, advancing national investment in early childhood.
Moustapha Mamba Guirassy Minister of National Education, Senegal, supporting national education reforms and investment in children.
Musalia Mudavadi Prime Cabinet Secretary, Kenya, committed to investing in young children and education.
Siviwe Gwarube Minister of Basic Education, South Africa, strengthening foundational learning and advancing quality early years education.
Yevhen Kudriavets First Deputy Minister, Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, leading on national pre-primary education reforms.

Youth

Alexis Jean Law and Psychology student advocating for equal, quality early years care.
Alwande Graduate Moyo Pan-African youth activist and poet advocating for increased early years investment and policy.
Anna Luiza Huth Educational Studies researcher exploring the intersection of early childhood, migration and disability inclusion.
Claude Niyibizi Co-founder of Light4Refugee, supporting refugee children through academic mentorship.
Danielle Gray Social justice advocate and postgraduate researcher working to improve access to early years education and wellbeing.
Jana Reynaldo Educator and youth advocate promoting early childhood development and family-centred education initiatives.
João Davi de Morais Journalist and education advocate expanding access to early years centres in Brazil.
Kenzy Hisham Ismail Medical trainee advocating for children’s health and education rights, early intervention and wellbeing.
Laura Alejandra Morales Early Childhood Specialist at Red PaPaz Colombia, advocating for public policy and early years investment.
Linessie Kwata Phiri Human rights activist promoting children's access to education in Malawi.
Munnir Adams Education and climate justice activist advocating for stronger infrastructure and support for early childhood.
Racheal Kalinaki Doctor and education journalist advocating for inclusivity in the early years.
Rushdan Mohamed Firdous Senior medical student leading mental health initiatives for early years support.
Children enrolled at an Early Years Centre in Nairobi, Kenya

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