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TECDEN REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

During the year ended 31 December 2025, the Tanzania Early Childhood Development Network (TECDEN) continued implementation of its Strategic Plan (2024–2028), focusing on three strategic objectives: (i) data-driven advocacy to...

The Malezi Campaign: Transforming Early Childhood Development in Tanzania

In Tanzania, the Malezi Campaign was launched by the Tanzania Early Childhood Development Network (TECDEN) with the aim of addressing critical gaps in high-quality childcare services. Informed by the Childcare Landscape Analysis—a study supported...

Tanzania’s Childcare Ecosystem FINAL REPORT December 2025 – Gaps, Challenges, and Opportunities

REPORT SUMMARYThis report presents a comprehensive analysis of Tanzania’s childcare ecosystem, highlighting the current state of childcare services, key gaps, and opportunities for improvement. The study explores challenges such as...

TANZANIA MALEZI SUMMIT 2026 (Coming Soon)

“ TANZANIA MALEZI SUMMIT 2026 (Coming Soon) Get ready for a transformative gathering of experts, caregivers, and stakeholders focused on advancing early childhood development and holistic child well-being.

Early Childhood Development research and publication in Tanzania

 Currently Tanzania is implementing the National Multi-Sectoral Early Childhood Development Programme (NM-ECDP) 2021/2022-2025/26. The Programme aim to accelerate early childhood development gains through multisectoral approach as reflected in the Nurturing...

Stimulating Global Partnerships and National Action for Young Children

A survey of 29 organizations explored stakeholder perspectives on the potential for increased global advocacy around early learning, specifically in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.tecden.or.tz/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Stimulating_Global_Partnerships_and_National_Action_Young_Children.pdf"] Download File/s:  Stimulating...

NATIONAL MULTI-SECTORAL EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (NM-ECDP) 2022 – 2026

The National Multi-sectoral Early Childhood Development Programme (NM – ECDP) spanning 2021/22 to 2025/26 seeks to accelerate early childhood development gains by enhancing the multi-sectoral approach to young children’s nurturing care. This programme supports...

TECDEN QUARTERLY UPDATE (APRIL TO JUNE 2022)

Tanzania Early Childhood Development Network (TECDEN) is a national umbrella network of Early Childhood Development (ECD) Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) working to promote Early Childhood Development in Tanzania by influencing...

TECDEN UPDATES – JULY TO SEPTEMBER 2022

Science of Early Childhood Development (SECD) Training; NM-ECDP Dissemination and Orientation in 10 Regions of Tanzania; National NM-ECDP Advocacy Strategy; Mtoto Kwanza CSOs Review Meeting; TECDEN Constitutional Review Annual General Meeting;...

TECDEN invites you to the launch of the Tanzania Childcare Ecosystem – Gaps, Challenges and...

AfCEN, TECDEN, and Global Schools Forum are jointly launching a report that examines the gaps, challenges, and opportunities within Tanzania’s childcare ecosystem. The report -Tanzania Childcare Ecosystem Report: Gaps, Challenges,...