We work to prevent and address developmental delays in young children during their first five years in Tanzania's low-income communities
Who We Are
Tanzania Early Childhood Education and Care (TECEC) is a national, community-rooted organization dedicated to preventing and addressing developmental delays in children aged 0–5 through community-driven approaches in low-income communities 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+
Children Supported with Meals & Health screening
12+
Community Play & Stimulation Corners
20,100 Total Children Reached over the past three years.
Outcome on Children's life (Ages 2–5)
These numbers have transformed into real impact, directly improving children’s learning, physical, and well-being across the communities we serve. The effort made us reach 20,100 children over the past year Mwanza and Mara communities, who direct impacted in: What We’ve Accomplished by today
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
Tanzania Early Childhood Education and Care (TECEC)
We're a small, community-rooted organization, addressing developmental delays of young children during formative years in low-income families in Tanzania. Our deep understanding of the community we are rooted allows us to maximize impact, even with limited resources.
Our Story
Our journey began with a profound realization: every child deserves the support to thrive in their formative years. Believing that change starts at home, we set out to empower parents, caregivers, and preschool teachers with the tools needed to nurture children’s health, learning, and emotional well-being.
OUR WORK
We Focus on parents, caregivers, educators, and others involved in a child’s life, as they are key to supporting early development.
Our Partners & Supporters
