Majaliwa made the call yesterday in Dar es Salaam when speaking at the climax of social welfare week and 50 anniversary of Institute of Social Work (ISW).
He said curriculum review should be in parallel with conducting various studies including studies on education and moral issues.
He said the sixth phase government will continue to implement its ambition to strengthen the welfare of the people by improving systems, monitoring and management of social welfare issues as well as allocating funds for the implementation of various interventions.
The Premier further underscored the need to evaluate the entire system of child upbringing and development which is the main basis for developing values in society.
“Parents, guardians and Tanzanians in general should all participate in protecting the rights and well-being of our children. This is the tomorrow’s workforce of our nation, therefore, protection and safety of children is the responsibility of all of us. Also, the Ministry should complete the social protection programmes for it to start working,” he said.
“Our country, like other countries in the world, is experiencing a moral decay challenge caused by changing lifestyles. There is no doubt that this discussion will enable us to get a common understanding as a nation to set robust strategies to over the challenge.”
Majaliwa said that due to economic challenges, many families fail to find enough time to raise children and young people who are important in the building of the nation.
The Premier also wanted social welfare officers to increase pace in resolving various family and marriage cases which will also help children to continue getting required services in their families.
He said that without having robust foundation of children and youth upbringing, the nation will not be able to achieve better social welfare as expected and reminded institutions involved in education, which are families, schools, religious sects and society in general to prioritize in the issue of upbringing and development of children and young people.
Majaliwa further said that the ruling-CCM election manifesto for 2020 - 2025 has specified that raising and strengthening the lives of individuals, families and groups with special needs in society be an important tool for sustainable and inclusive development.
“Access to social welfare services is a priority of the government and we have all witnessed the commitment of President Samia Suluhu Hassan in empowering needy groups to participate fully in development and social activities,” he added.
Themed: “Children and Youth Upbringing for the Country’s Development, the anniversary went along with a national dialogue on the area of early childhood care and upbringing.
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