A total of six ECD champion journalists, implementing the Mtoto Kwanza project and the National Integrated Program for Child Care, Development, and Early Childhood Development (PJT-MMMAM), have received comprehensive training in Gender and ECD.

A three-day training, held from March 7th to 9th, 2024, was provided after the Union of Tanzania Press Clubs (UTPC), in collaboration with the Children in Crossfire (CiC) organization, entered into an agreement with the Aga Khan University in Nairobi, Kenya, for the purpose of equipping the journalists with additional skills and knowledge on ECD.

The aim of the training is to increase understanding and accountability among stakeholders to recognize the importance of investing in quality care, development, and early childhood development services for children aged 0 to 8.

The journalists whom were trained, include Jaliwason Jasson from Manyara, Abby Nkungu from Singida Press Club, Vivian Pyuza from Tabora Press Club, Kareny Masasy from Shinyanga Press Club, Mwajabu Hoza from Kigoma Press Club, and Tukuswiga Mwaisumbe from Iringa Press Club.

Additionally, other participants receiving this training include government stakeholders and non-governmental organizations.

A total number of 26 journalists are reporting on ECD under Mtoto kwanza project in Tanzania mainland.