Taghadoum Area Program

Program Type

Community Development

Planned Life Cycle

2003 - 2021

Location

Mauritania

Areas of Focus

Child Protection and Participation

Program Timeline

Status: Closed

Progress

57people were trained in advocacy, empowering them to hold their local government accountable for health services that meet national standards

Progress

1of children are exclusively breastfed

Progress

1of young people feel that their community is a safe place

Change

The community of Taghadoum has graduated

In 2021, the community has transitioned from sponsorship to self-sufficiency and World Vision is no longer on site. Local people and organizations have been equipped to take over and lead the community's development - and that is something to celebrate!

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Program Details

With the help of your generous and loving support, life in Taghadoum 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 Taghadoum community is located approximately 590 km from the capital city of Nouakchott. It is in the poorest area in Mauritania, which is called Aftout or the poverty triangle. The climate in the area is characterized by dry and dusty desert-like conditions. There are three different seasons throughout the year; the rainy season from June to September, the cold season from October to February, and the hot season from March to May. Temperatures in the hot season can reach up to 45℃ in the shade.

Vegetation consists mainly of stunted and scattered trees, shrubs, bushes, and grasses. Some homes are made of mud, while others resemble tentlike structures that can be opened up in the hot season to allow cool airflow. The main economic activities are traditional agriculture and raising livestock, both of which are threatened by recurrent droughts and locusts. There is a high rate of people migrating to urban centres and neighbouring countries in search of better opportunities. Poverty in the area is widespread and experienced mostly by women and children. 47% of households are led by women, as their husbands are absent for several months of the year working to send money home to their families. This increases the burden on the women as they are left as the sole caregivers. The illiteracy rate is 72%, almost double the national level of 39%. There is a lack of clean water, as well as basic infrastructures such as health clinics and schools. Children suffer from malnutrition and 78% of pregnant women deliver outside health facilities.

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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.