Mauritania

Many communities in Mauritania do not have health facilities nearby. When a health worker is desperately needed—such as during a difficult birth or when a newborn has a high fever—there may not be one. We step into this health care gap by training and equipping community health workers who help prevent deaths from avoidable causes such as diarrhea, pneumonia and malaria among children. Mauritania has one of the lowest literacy and school enrollment rates in sub-Saharan Africa.

Partnering since

1983

people reached

90,881

programs

7

Level of Fragility

Very Low Developing
Progress

1,942people had access to sanitation facilities like toilets at home or school.

Progress

5,267people had access to safe drinking water.

Progress

1,266people were actively involved in savings groups, providing them with financial literacy training and access to small loans.

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Country Details

Many communities in Mauritania do not have health facilities nearby. When a health worker is desperately needed—such as during a difficult birth or when a newborn has a high fever—there may not be one. We step into this health care gap by training and equipping Community Health Workers who help prevent deaths from avoidable causes such as diarrhea, pneumonia and malaria among children. Mauritania has one of the lowest literacy and school enrollment rates in sub-Saharan Africa.
World Vision Mauritania

Poor rainfall, traditional agricultural techniques and customs—coupled with a lack of understanding about the importance of birth registration—put millions of children at risk every day.

Our teams are working with communities to address the roots of vulnerability and injustice. We do this every day by monitoring the health and well-being of children to stop malnutrition before it starts, by educating parents on proper feeding techniques and equipping parents to be able to provide for the needs of their families. We are also partnering with schools and the Ministry of Education to ensure all children can access quality educational opportunities.

We are also working with faith leaders and the Ministry of Family and Social Affairs to stop child marriage.

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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.