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World Bank–Commissioned Study

World Bank–Commissioned Study (Oct 2024 – Mar 2025)

Household Survey to Support Early Childhood Education (ECE) Services for the Most Vulnerable Children in Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar. Conducted across 19 regions, this gallery narrates our journey—from preparation to community engagement—through moments captured in the field.

Household Interviews 📋

Engaging families to understand children’s early learning needs.

Researcher speaking with caregiver at home — Listening to caregivers’ experiences to inform better ECE services.

Enumerator capturing responses on a tablet — Collecting household data using secure digital tools.

Family discussion about early learning — Families share hopes for their children’s early learning.

Mother describing child’s learning routine at home — Caregivers describe daily routines that shape early learning at home.

Enumerator confirming consent with caregiver before interview — Enumerators confirm informed consent and privacy before interviews begin.

Caregiver showing improvised learning materials at home — Improvised learning materials reveal creativity and commitment to early learning.

Enumerator entering responses while child plays nearby — Interviews proceed patiently with children present and engaged.

Community Engagement 🤝

Working hand-in-hand with parents and caregivers to strengthen services.

Community meeting under a tent — Community dialogues shape priorities and approaches.

Facilitator addressing a group of caregivers — Caregivers’ insights guide practical recommendations.

Group discussion in a community hall — Collaborative sessions foster shared ownership.

Parents participating in a focus group discussion — Parents participate in focus groups to surface local solutions.

Community leader opening the dialogue session — Community leaders open sessions and encourage broad participation.

Caregivers sharing feedback on access barriers — Caregivers share access barriers and ideas to improve service reach.

Enumerator Training 🎓

Preparing field teams with tools for high-quality data collection.

Trainer demonstrating data entry on devices — Hands-on practice with survey instruments and ethics.

Enumerators reviewing protocols — Standardized procedures ensure data quality.

Team preparing materials — Teams equipped for respectful, efficient interviews.

Role-play exercise during enumerator training — Role-play builds confidence for sensitive interview scenarios.

Rural Fieldwork 🌍

Reaching even the most remote communities to capture every child’s story.

Dirt road to remote village — Traveling far to ensure inclusive coverage.

Interview setting in rural household — Respectful engagement in local contexts.

Enumerator crossing a footbridge — Overcoming terrain to reach participants.

Path through fields to remote homestead — Footpaths through fields lead to families off the main roads.

Enumerator greeted by village elder at arrival — Warm welcomes from elders build trust and access.

Interview conducted outdoors under a shade tree — Outdoor interviews under shade keep sessions comfortable and focused.

Enumerator navigating uneven terrain after rain — Teams adapt routes daily based on weather and terrain.

School Visits 🏫

Observing early learning environments and discussing support needs.

School compound and classrooms — Understanding learning environments and resources.

Discussion with teachers — Listening to teachers’ perspectives on ECE needs.

Children playing in school yard — Observing play-based interactions and routines.

Head teacher and enumerator reviewing school records — School records help align recommendations with real needs.

Teamwork in Action 💡

Coordinating across teams to maintain quality and momentum.

Team debriefing after field day — Daily reflections improve data collection practices.

Coordinators planning logistics — Careful planning keeps timelines on track.

Team photo on site — Shared commitment fuels successful outcomes.

Team coordinating routes on a map — Coordinating routes and coverage ensures representative sampling.

Field team reviewing safety and logistics — Logistics and safety briefings keep teams effective and secure.

Data Collection in Zanzibar 🌴

Adapting to local contexts across Unguja and Pemba.

Zanzibar coastal community setting — Tailoring approaches to coastal communities.

Enumerator in a Zanzibar household — Respectful engagement in unique cultural settings.

Community leader consultation — Partnering with local leaders ensures trust.

Enumerator traveling between islands for data collection — Inter-island travel expands coverage across Unguja and Pemba.

Listening to Caregivers 👩‍👧

Hearing caregivers’ priorities for their children’s early learning.

Caregiver interview scene — Stories that guide responsive ECE services.

Caregiver discussing child’s routine — Understanding daily realities and aspirations.

Enumerator noting caregiver feedback — Feedback informs evidence-based recommendations.

Caregiver reflecting on child’s progress and needs — Caregivers reflect on children’s progress and support needs.

Survey in Progress 📱

Real-time data collection across diverse settings.

Tablet-based survey completion — Digital workflows support accuracy and speed.

Enumerator syncing data — Secure syncing protects participants’ privacy.

Field note verification — Quality checks ensure reliable insights.

Youth Involvement 🙌

Engaging young people as advocates for early learning.

Youth supporting field logistics — Local youth help connect with households.

Youth-led community dialogue — Youth voices amplify community engagement.