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Kikimi Area Program

Sponsor a child

Program Type

Community Development

Planned Life Cycle

2007 - 2022

Location

Democratic Republic of Congo

Areas of Focus

Education | Gender Equality and Social Inclusion

Program Timeline

Status: Closed

Progress

1,998community members were reached through awareness sessions and information on the importance of education

Progress

1,499community members, including children, were trained in disaster risk reduction strategies

Progress

1,124people participated in trainings, counseling or activities on preventing and responding to infectious diseases, such as COVID-19

The community of Kikimi is graduating

Kikimi’s community is making strong progress toward caring for all its children, not just those who are sponsored. They are now transitioning to self-sufficiency. Together with other Canadians, you’ve played an important part in helping Kikimi get there. Thank you!

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Program Details

With the help of your generous and loving support, life in Kikimi has transformed. Children and families are much stronger now. The community has met its goals, they have graduated to self-sufficiency and World Vision has left the community to help another one. Your support will have a lasting impact for years to come.

Context

The Kikimi community is located in the Kinshasa district in the western part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It has a little over 35,000 inhabitants, over half being young children. The climate is hot and humid, with a dry season and an eight-month-long rainy season that lasts from September to May. The average daily temperature is close to 30℃ in the rainy season, and 26℃ in the dry season.

Family income is very low in Kikimi, sometimes totalling only $1.30 a day, which is not enough to provide for their basic needs. Homes do not have latrines and are made of sand bricks and grass, and a few are covered with iron sheets. These shelters are inadequate, and leave families vulnerable to bad weather and disease.

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An image of children sitting on the ground in a classroom, writing in workbooks.

Results

Unless otherwise stated, data presented on this page reflects the most up-to-date results of World Vision Canada programs reported between October 2022 and September 2023, and any previous fiscal years available. Previously reported data may not match the current presentation as we continuously receive and refine data from our programs. If you have any questions, kindly reach out to us.