Developmental Delays Have lasting repercussions,
limiting children's potential
& future opportunities.
In Tanzania, 53% of children aged 2-5 from low-income families are experiencing developmental delays in health, learning, and psychosocial well-being.
OUR GUIDE IN CHILD JOURNEY...

 Focus on parents, caregivers, early childhood educators, and everyone involved in a child’s life, as they are best positioned to support children’s early development, helping children achieve essential milestones and reach their full potential.

 

TECEC IS....

For impact national grassroot organization rooted to address developmental delays by equipping parents, caregivers, and preschool teachers with the tools and knowledge to provide well-rounded childcare in low income families. 

WHY EARLY YEARS?

… are critical— they shape not only the child’s future but also the community at large.

OUR SOLUTION

Our Holistic Early years Support …

The developmental needs of young children from conception to age eight. 

Our approach focuses on the essential interconnected components 

of nurturing care, Good health, Nutrition, Responsive caregiving, Early learning and Safety and Security that support children to be developmentally on track by helping them achieve the essential milestones from the early years. 

 

Our Early years holistic solution.

Support the developmental needs of young children from conception to age eight. 

Our approach focuses on the essential interconnected components that support children in a daily basis to be developmentally on track. 

Health

Regular health check-ups and access to healthcare ensure children are physically well, enabling them to participate actively in play and learning

Nutrition

Proper nutrition is essential for healthy development, supplying vital nutrients and energy that support brain function and overall physical growth.

Early Learning

Nurtures cognitive growth, providing structured and unstructured opportunities that encourage curiosity and prepare children for future educational challenges.

Care

Responsive, nurturing care provides emotional security, stability, and attachment, fostering healthy relationships and encouraging developmental milestones in children's lives.

Play

Fosters creativity, imagination, and social skills, allowing children to explore their environment and learn through enjoyable, hands-on experiences.

Protection

A safe environment protects children from harm, promoting their well-being and enabling them to explore and grow with confidence daily.
OUR PROGRAMS

Are not just solutions, are rooted from community needs

Early Learning & Play Hub

We collaborate with parents, caregivers, and preschool teachers to transform preschool classes into play-based environments that address developmental delays. We design safe, friendly early learning materials from recyclable materials and establish community play hubs for low-income families.
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Health and Nutrition

We facilitate regular health check-ups for pregnant women and young children and provide training on proper nutrition to address developmental delays in health. Our maize flour fortification project enhances flour with essential nutrients, ensuring that every meal for mothers and children contains lifesaving vitamins and minerals.
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Parenting Education

Through our community-based childcare learning hub, we offer classes, workshops, and resources for parents, caregivers, and preschool teachers, all aimed at addressing developmental delays in the psychosocial well-being of children. Our program equips adults with the knowledge and tools to understand and support their children's early emotional and social development.
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ECE Teacher Training

We offer practical training for preschool teachers in in under-resourced schools in Tanzania, equipping them with the skills to design engaging, play-based learning activities that foster expressive language, literacy, numeracy, pre-writing skills, and executive functioning in young children.
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ECD Gender Equality and Climate Change

We integrate two key priorities—Gender Equality and Climate Change—into our activities to ensure our programs are inclusive, equitable, and sustainable. We addressing the challenges facing young children by equip them with the skills and values to thrive in a changing world.
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Care for Children with Disabilities

We engage and promote the early identification of children with complex needs and disabilities, ensuring they receive the necessary support in their early years to thrive and reach their full potential. Also, we raise awareness to reduce discrimination and social exclusion
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OUR IMPACT

Our Solution Works

Impact is not just what we achieve but how we transform the lives of young children to achieve the expected milestone and strengthen communities in childcare—each success story is a testament to our mission in action.

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ECE Teachers trained
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Parents and Caregiver trained
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Health check-up & Nutritious meals supported
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Play-Based Classes & Play Hub
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TOTAL CHILDREN IMPACTED
OUR STORIES

Real Stories Real Impact

Help Me Bring My Friends Off the Streets in Tanzania! 3-Year old Kevin’s Call for a Safe Space for All Kids

Before the Community Children’s Play Hub opened, 3-year-old Kevin spent his days aimlessly wandering the streets, seeking companionship and activity. Since joining the hub every…

A Journey of Connection and Growth

Meet David, a dedicated father living in Mwanza. Before discovering our Community Childcare Learning Hub, David felt overwhelmed by the challenges of parenting. Like many…

Our ED visited our project in rural Bunda district, 

Our Executive Director Joel Elphas recently visited our project in rural Bunda district, where he met with school leaders and a pre-class teacher. He was…

Happy International Literacy Day!

TECEC has partnered with Book Dash to ensure that every child in Tanzania owns a hundred books by the age of five.
OUR PARTNERS & INVESTORS

We don’t chase goals— We exceed them,