Parenting Care and Early Intervention Programme

Current Filed program & Initiatives

Godfrey Laurent Choto

Godfrey Choto is a dedicated educator teaching at Nyarigamba ‘A’ Primary School in the Mara Region...

Teachers Capacity Building Programs

We conducts capacity building and skills development programs for teachers working with children with special needs to enhance the quality and inclusiveness of education in schools. Recognizing that...

Parenting Care Program for children with disabilities

Supporting families with young children who have disabilities is essential, especially during the first five years when development is rapid and foundational. At this age, early interactions, care...

Gathering Insights for Project Improvement

We conduct interviews with teachers and students to gather firsthand insights on the effectiveness and impact of our projects. These interviews help identify successes, challenges, and areas needing...

Empowering Students as Change Agents​

We train peer students to act as core advocates for inclusion within their local communities. Through student-led awareness clubs, structured debates, and storytelling sessions, young people challenge...

Sign Language Clubs for Inclusive Education

Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing! Our Sign Language Clubs across inclusive Tanzanian schools bridge communication barriers between deaf and hearing...

Our Impact History & Excellence Awards​

Honoring Excellence in Inclusive Education for Heads of Schools​

We provide annual leadership awards to heads of schools who champion inclusive learning environments and successfully implement accessibility projects. This initiative...

Celebrating Excellence in Special Education Teaching​

Our “Special Education Teacher of the Year” initiative honours the resilience, classroom innovation, and outstanding dedication of educators working with...

Students Award and Inspiring Inclusive Leadership​

We present annual awards and certificates to recognise students and schools that demonstrate exceptional leadership in promoting human rights and diversity. This ongoing...

The Parenting Care Programme is one of OSNET’s early intervention initiatives designed to support children aged 0–5 years with developmental delays, disabilities, or other special educational needs before they enter primary school. OSNET recognises that early identification and intervention are critical in helping children develop the skills they need to participate fully in family, community, and educational settings.

Through the programme, OSNET works closely with parents and caregivers to identify children who may require additional support and provide appropriate early intervention services. These include rehabilitation, developmental support, psychosocial therapy, communication support, and guidance for parents and caregivers, based on each child’s individual needs.

Parents are also supported with practical strategies that they can use at home to promote their child’s communication, mobility, social interaction, independence, and early learning. Where necessary, children are referred to or linked to appropriate professionals and specialised services for further assessment and intervention.

Despite the importance of these services, OSNET continues to face a shortage of specialised professionals, including therapists and other rehabilitation practitioners. This limits the number of children and families that can receive regular specialised support.

OSNET therefore welcomes volunteers and professionals who are willing to contribute their skills and expertise to the Parenting Care and Early Intervention Programme. Professionals such as occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, psychologists, special needs educators, and other relevant specialists are encouraged to support the programme.

If you are a professional or volunteer interested in contributing your time, knowledge, or skills to support children and families, please feel free to contact OSNET. Your contribution can make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with disabilities and developmental needs.

Through collaboration with parents, professionals, volunteers, and communities, OSNET aims to strengthen early intervention services and help children develop the skills and confidence they need for a successful transition into pre-primary and primary education.

Parents Testimonials and Progress

Our journey from training to transformation. Watch how families in our Parenting Care Program are applying their new skills at home to help their children thrive.