Tanzania, April 17 -- Zanzibar. Stanbic Bank Tanzania has committed Sh500 million to support Zanzibar government's early childhood development (ECD) programme in partnership with Save the Children.

The announcement was made on April 16, 2026, during the launch of the Adopt-an-ECD initiative, a public-private partnership aimed at expanding access to early learning services across Zanzibar.

At the event, held at the ministry of Education and Vocational Training, the bank handed over Sh185 million as the first phase of funding.

The initial investment will support the establishment of a model ECD centre at Kwerekwe Market to provide early learning services and enable parents, particularly women, to engage in economic activities.

The initi...