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AcknowledgmentsJust as young children are intricately connected to their families and communities, and arevery dependent upon them in so many ways, efforts to support them must be equally interconnected.This research represents the collaborative efforts of many and thereby, very richexperiences for all involved.We would like to thank:-• The communities, who warmly welcomed us, and took the time to share the richness anddiversity of their cultural knowledge, beliefs, practices for caring for & educating theiryoung children;• The children of Sepeko Ward who shared with us their thoughts, ideas, challenges,aspirations – both verbally and through their play and drawings, which are a tribute totheir individuality, creativity, and innate potential;• The Sepeko Ward Development Committee for its leadership and commitment to findinglasting solutions to supporting the holistic care and early education of young children inthe Ward;• The District Executive Director and officials of Monduli District Council and the DivisionOfficials, for their insights and support throughout the research and initial feedbackphase, and their public recognition that quality early care & education is the criticalfoundation for children’s future success in school;• Mr Oliver Mhaiki, Director of Primary Education, Ministry of Education & Culture, forhis advice and encouragement prior to our undertaking this research;• MPDI staff, Erasto Ole Sanare, Mohammed Nkinde, Thomas Meiyan and Lightness fortheir logistical support and good will throughout the research processes;• The Research Team members - Erasto Ole Sanare, Mohammed Nkinde, Thomas Meiyan,Lengai Edward Barnoti; AMANI ECCD - Lorna Fernandes, Elle Hughes, for great teamspirit and perseverance that once again proves that ‘together we can achieve so much’;• AMANI office support staff, Peter Jackson & Andrew Nkunga for all their logistical,back-up and support work, from the preparation of the research to the final reporting;• The Bernard van Leer Foundation for making this research possible through financialsupport to MPDI.This child-focused community research has been a very enriching experience for us as earlychildhood professionals. However, above all, we hope that the outcomes of this research willinform collaborative action to improving the quality of Early Childhood Care & Educationfor young pastoralist children in Sepeko Ward and ultimately, Monduli District.Chanel CrokerResearch Team LeaderAMANI ECCDRenee, Age 7 years, Losimingori
Contents PageGlossaryii1. Introduction 12. Methodology 33. Early Childhood Care & Education in Pastoralist Communities 73.1 The Status of Infants & Young Children in Tanzania –Implications for Pastoralist Communities3.2 Policy Context in Tanzania 103.3 National & Regional Experiences – Lessons Learned 154. Research Findings 214.1 Summary of Key Challenges 224.2 Challenges & Opportunities Identified 235. Recommendations 366. Conclusion 38Bibliography 40Tables:Table 1: Status of Infants & Young Children in Tanzania – A Summary 7Table 2: Factors Contributing to the Poor Status of Infants & Young Children 8Table 3: The Dakar Framework for Action: Education for All: April 2000 10Table 4: Summary of the Key ECD Related Government Sectors in Tanzania 12Table 5: NSGRP – Links Between Early Childhood Development and ImprovedAccess To & Success In School 14Table 6: Government Identified Challenges & Solutions for ImprovingFormal Education for Pastoralists 16Table 7: Overview of Key Challenges Identified 22Table 8: Challenges & Opportunities Identified 23Table 9: Recommendations 36Appendices:Appendix 1: Terms of Reference & MPDI Guiding Principles 47Appendix 2: Field Research Programme 53Appendix 3: EFA Goal No. : Early Childhood Care & Education 56Appendix 4: Administrative Map of Tanzania - Monduli District – Sepeko Ward 57Appendix 5: Letters of Approval for Conducting Research 58Appendix 6: Research Tool - Background Information Data Sheets 60Appendix 7: Research Tools for Objective 1 62Appendix 8: Research Tools for Objective 2 64Appendix 9: Community Knowledge & Beliefs about the Care and Educationof Their Young Children 67Appendix 10: Children’s Drawing as Resources 69Appendix 11: District & Ward Development Committee Consultations 7i
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Appendix 11District Level Consultat
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