About us
We're a small, community-rooted organization, addressing developmental delays in young children during the 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.
About Us
Every child deserves a strong foundation
Tanzania Early Childhood Education and Care (TECEC) for impact national grassroot organization rooted to address developmental delays by equip parents, caregivers, and preschool teachers with the tools and knowledge to provide well rounded childcare to children in their formative years in low-income families in TanzaniaTECEC formally registered under the NGO Act of 2002 with registration No. 00NGO/R/4682.
We 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.
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Our Story
A powerful vision
In the heart of Tanzania, a vision emerged to transform the future of our youngest generation. Recognizing that 53% of children aged 2-5 from low-income families face significant developmental delays, Joel Elphas founded the organization.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.
At TECEC, we understand that early years are critical—they shape not only the child’s future but also the community at large.
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Testimonials
As a first-time father, I wasn’t sure how to help my child develop. The Hub taught me how to communicate with her and why early play is important. Now I feel more confident and connected to my daughter. Michael, father and first-time caregiver
I never realized how important nutrition is for my child’s learning. The Hub helped me understand how to prepare simple, nutritious meals and how it affects brain development. Now I involve my child in meal prep, and we both enjoy it!Neema, mother of two
What I love most about the Hub is meeting other parents. We share ideas, encourage each other, and I no longer feel alone in this journey. It feels like a second family that truly cares about our children’s future.Julius, father of a preschooler