Tanzania Malezi Summit (TMS) is a national platform that brings together government leaders, development partners, civil society organizations, media, academia, communities, and families to champion the importance of parenting and Early Childhood Development (ECD). TMS 2025 provides a strategic forum to assess national progress, showcase best practices, and drive high-level political and financial commitments to improve the care, protection, and development of young children across Tanzania. Rooted in the spirit of collective action, TMS is a call to place “malezi” (parenting and nurturing care) at the core of national development—because the early years of life lay the foundation for the future of every child and the country.
Summit Goal
To advance multi-sectoral collaboration in Early Childhood Development by reinforcing the role of families, promoting evidence-based parenting practices, and securing policy and financial commitments to improve childcare services in Tanzania.
Key Objectives
- Review NM-ECDP Implementation: Take stock of progress under the National Multi-sectoral ECD Programme (2021/22 - 2025/26), highlight best practices, and identify areas for improvement.
- Launch Key Parenting Accelerators: Introduce and disseminate game-changing tools for the parenting ecosystem:
- Guideline for Establishment and Management of Parenting Groups
- National Childcare Campaign
- ECD Dashboard
- ECD Scorecard
- Adopt Regional Child Care Resolutions: Consolidate inputs from regional dialogues into national resolutions to shape Tanzania’s parenting and ECD priorities.
- Mobilize Financial Commitments: Engage government, private sector, and development partners to fund parenting and childcare initiatives sustainably.
- Raise Public Awareness: Roll out a nationwide campaign using media, digital platforms, and community outreach to promote responsive parenting and community responsibility in childcare.
Conference Sub-Themes
1. Parenting, Family Well-being, and Social Norms
2. Childcare, Early Learning, and Inclusion
3. Child Health, Nutrition, Protection, and Well-being
4. Financing, Investment, and Multi-sectoral Coordination in ECD
5. Media, Technology, and Community Engagement
Why You Should Attend
TMS 2025 is more than an event—it’s a movement. Whether you're a policymaker, practitioner, parent, or advocate, your participation is crucial in shaping a supportive environment for Tanzania’s youngest citizens.
Stay Connected
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For more information, registration, and updates, please contact:
📧info@tecden.or.tz| 🌐 www.tecden.or.tz | ☎ 0755446540
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