Tenmiya Area Program

Program Type

Community Development

Planned Life Cycle

2006 - 2021

Location

Mauritania

Areas of Focus

Child Protection and Participation

Program Timeline

Status: Closed

Progress

1of families use safe water, compared to 11% in 2004

Progress

75savings groups involving 1,733 members have provided access to credit and income opportunities, benefitting 7,451 children

Change

The community of Tenmiya 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 Tenmiya 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 Tenmiya community is located about 590 km from Nouakchott, the capital city. This region is the poorest area in Mauritania, and is called Aftout, or the poverty triangle. Poverty in the area is widespread and felt 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. This increases the burden on the women as they are left as the sole caregivers.

The climate 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 in Tenmiya 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.The illiteracy rate is 72%, almost double the national level of 39%. There is a lack of clean water, as well as basic infrastructures like health clinics and schools. Children suffer from malnutrition, and 78% of pregnant women deliver outside health centres.

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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.