The Kulea Watoto project was conceptualized with the objective of increasing cognitive and learning outcomes among children under 5 years old using a two generational approach in which interventions are implemented with both parents and the children. The project is also founded upon the nurturing care framework which is intended to influence key outcomes including adequate nutrition, good health, responsive caregiving, safety and security and opportunities for early learning.
The baseline survey was commissioned to collect information about the clients of the Kulea Watoto project, prior to the intervention to understand the state of the children under 5 years old with respect to access to education and their development outcomes as well as the engagement of parents in income generating activities.