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Dionkala Area Program

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Program Type

Community Development

Planned Life Cycle

2015 - 2030

Location

Mali

Areas of Focus

Health | Child Protection and Participation

Program Timeline

Status: Active

Progress

10,212people were trained or involved in community water, sanitation or hygiene initiatives

Progress

6,299people had access to sanitation facilities like toilets at home or school

Progress

4,733people had access to safe drinking water

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Program Details

Context

Families in Dionkala are usually made up of seven to 10 people, cooking, eating and living together. A household consists of brothers with their wives and children. The head of the family is the elder brother and children are raised by the extended family, including aunts, uncles and grandparents.

The people of Dionkala are mainly farmers, relying on rainfall to water their crops of maize, millet and rice. Because of frequent droughts, many have turned to producing and selling cotton, which means there is less food being grown for families. The most vulnerable experience food shortages for five months of the year. In addition, women's knowledge or proper nutrition is limited. As a result, many children under five are malnourished.

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Challenges
Water and Sanitation
Most households can't access clean, safe water, and there is little awareness of proper sanitation and hygiene practices. As a result, children suffer from waterborne diseases such as diarrhea. Malaria, which is closely linked to poor sanitation and hygiene, is another major cause of ill health for children under five and pregnant women. Parents lack information on prevention and the use of treated bed nets is low.

Health Care
Many children in the community are not fully immunized. Parents need more information to understand what vaccines are available to their children as well as their benefits. There are few community health centres in Dionkala and existing health posts still need basic medicines and supplies. Some women in labour have died because the nearest health centre was too far away.

Education
The few schools in Dionkala lack equipment, books and teaching materials. Teachers need opportunities for better training to increase regular attendance"especially for girls. More than a third of students drop out because education is not prioritized as important within their homes. Children are often required to stay at home to help with chores or to work in the fields. Early marriage for girls is a common practice that limits their schooling and opportunities....
Plans
Water and Sanitation
To improve the community's access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene, World Vision will:
  • Drill and equip new wells and rehabilitate ones that have been damaged and are no longer functional
  • Train community leaders and water and sanitation committees on the care and maintenance of pumps
  • Educate community members on the importance of proper sanitation and hygiene practices such as hand washing

Health Care
To help families care for their children so they enjoy good nutrition and health, World Vision will partner with the community to:
  • Train health workers and caregivers on malaria prevention, and how to manage diarrhea and other common illnesses
  • Teach parents about the importance of immunizations and support a community vaccine program
  • Reduce malnutrition among children under five by training mothers to prepare healthy meals from locally-sourced food
  • Encourage the growth of vegetables at home to help diversify children's diets

Education
To ensure girls and boys receive access to quality education, World Vision will work to:
  • Promote the importance of education"especially for girls"among parents, children, government leaders and school management committees
  • Provide primary school teachers improved techniques to help them engage students in the classroom
  • Form educational organizations by convening community members, municipal leaders and parents
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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.