We collaborate to prevent and address developmental delays in young children during their first five years in low-income communities.
Who We Are
Tanzania Early Childhood Education and Care (TECEC) is a national, community-rooted organization collaborating with families and communities to prevent and address developmental delays in children aged 0–5. We achieve this through community-driven approaches in low-income areas across Mwanza, Mara, and Rukwa.
What We Do
Our model identifies the most pressing children needs in each community and responds with practical, sustainable solutions. We innovatively support the establishment of community ECD centers, create early stimulation corners in health facilities, and strengthen families through parent and caregiver training, nutrition, home visits, and livelihood support, ensuring children stay developmentally on track and thrive
Impact in Numbers
What We’ve Accomplished by today.
282+
Trained ECD & Preschool Teachers
1800+
Parents, Caregivers & Health Workers Reached
4300+
Pregnancy Mothers & Children Supported with Fortified Flour
12+
Community ECD, Play based Classes & Stimulation Corners
20,100 Total Children Reached over the past three years.
Impact on Children’s Lives (Ages 2–5)
Our collaboration with families and communities directly improves children’s learning, physical development, and overall well-being across the communities we serve. Over the past three years, these efforts have reached 20,100 children in Mwanza, Mara, and now Rukwa.
68%
Literacy & Numeracy
68% can identify letters, read simple words & recognize numbers (up from 35%).
82%
Physical Development
82% show fine motor skills & are healthy for play (up from 54%).
71%
Social-Emotional Growth
71% interact well with peers & stay focused (up from 42%)
76%
Learning & Independence
76% follow instructions & complete tasks (up from 39%).
Testimonials
Partners & Donor Recognition
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all individuals, organizations, and foundations who are walking with us.
