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TECDEN and CHODAWU Strengthen Domestic Workers’ Capacity to Support Early Childhood Development

Morogoro, Tanzania — The Tanzania Early Childhood Development Network (TECDEN), in partnership with the Conservation, Hotels, Domestic and Allied Workers’ Union (CHODAWU) through the Care Initiative, has strengthened the capacity...
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Tanzania Takes a Significant Step Towards Strengthening Quality Childcare Services Through the National Childcare Community...

Morogoro, Tanzania | 17–18 July 2026 The early years of a child’s life are a critical foundation for lifelong learning, health, wellbeing, and development. Recognizing the importance of nurturing care...
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Building an Inclusive Future: TECDEN Conducts Gender Capacity Training for Member Organizations.

Investing in the early years is the most powerful strategy for achieving sustainable development in Tanzania. To ensure that our efforts are truly inclusive, the Tanzania Early Childhood Development Network...
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Securing Human Capital: Tanzania’s Push for Systematic Early Childhood Development Funding.

Dodoma, Tanzania — Early childhood is not merely a transient development phase; it constitutes the foundational bedrock of a nation’s long-term human capital and macroeconomic resilience. On April 29, 2026,...
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Tanzania’s Childcare Ecosystem: Gaps, Challenges, and Opportunities

Tanzania has over 9.5 million children under five, yet fewer than 5% access to formal childcare. Most people depend on unregulated, home-based, and informal arrangements. Childcare is vital for achieving...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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