Giving Every Child a Strong Start
Mwanzo Bora
Shema Foundation is a member of the Tanzania Early Childhood Development Network (TECDEN), strengthening our commitment to quality, collaborative and inclusive early childhood development in Tanzania.
Mwanzo Bora is Shema Foundation’s Early Childhood Development (ECD) programme, supporting young children to grow, learn and thrive through nurturing care, early learning, play and age-appropriate stimulation.
Early Learning & Stimulation
Age-appropriate activities that promote cognitive, language and physical development.
Learning Through Play
Creating opportunities for children to explore, interact, communicate and develop essential skills.
Caregiver & Parent Support
Equipping caregivers and parents with practical knowledge to support children’s development at home.
School Readiness
Preparing children with the foundational skills and confidence needed for successful transition into primary education.
Nutrition & Healthy Development
Promoting nutrition awareness and healthy practices that support children’s growth and development.
Mwanzo Bora works with families, communities, educators, government institutions, technical partners and development organisations to strengthen early childhood development and improve opportunities for young children.
Through partnership, we aim to expand access to quality early learning and strengthen the environments in which children grow and develop.
Mwanzo Bora takes a holistic Early Childhood Development approach, supporting children’s health, nutrition, protection, learning and overall development while strengthening the caregivers and environments around them.
0–3 Years
Nurturing care, responsive caregiving, nutrition, health, protection, stimulation and bonding.
3–5 Years
Healthy growth, learning through play, language and social development, nutrition, protection and foundational learning.
5–8 Years
Continued health and nutrition support, protection, foundational learning, school readiness and successful transition into primary education.
Across all stages, we engage parents, caregivers and educators to create safe, nurturing and stimulating environments in which children can grow, learn and thrive.
Early Learning & Play
Help provide learning materials, educational toys, books and play-based activities that support children’s early development.
Nutrition & Healthy Development
Support good nutrition and healthy development during the critical early years, helping children grow and thrive.
Caregiver & Teacher Support
Help equip parents, caregivers and educators with practical ECD knowledge and skills to create nurturing and stimulating environments for young children.
Stronger Through Partnership
Because of You, We’re Reaching More Lives.
Mwanzo Bora works with government institutions, communities, ECD networks, academic institutions and technical partners to strengthen early childhood development.
As a member of the Tanzania Early Childhood Development Network (TECDEN), Shema Foundation contributes to collaboration and learning that advance quality ECD services and help more children get a strong start in life.
