800reading materials were provided to schools and communities in support of children's education
Progress
134savings groups were active, allowing members to gain financial skills, save money collectively and access small loans
Progress
97people were actively involved in savings groups, providing them with financial literacy training and access to small loans
Program Details
Context
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Challenges
Health Care Many health challenges face children in Gainth Pathé. Only 42% of infant deliveries have a health care professional present (midwife, nurse or doctor), which leads to preventable deaths when complications arise. Rates of malnutrition are also high, with 24% of children underweight. On top of these issues, there is an insufficient supply of medicine, a shortage of health facilities, and an inadequate number of health professionals
Education Children face barriers in accessing schools and quality education across Gainth Pathé. 18 primary schools support the 57 villages, meaning only a third of villages have access to a school. Inaccessibility to schools is compounded by insufficient numbers of teachers and low literacy rates across the area. A further obstacle in children's attendance is difficulty in paying school fees for children from large families. Finally, there is an absence of preschools supporting the youngest children in Gainth Pathé.
Livelihood With 70% of the population reliant on agriculture for their income, there is a need for further investments to help families achieve a secure livelihood. A lack of seeds, old farming equipment, the presence of pests that wipe out crops, and degradation of soil all contribute to low yields on farms. When strong crops do occur, a further challenge exists in accessing markets for goods due to the isolation of the area....
Plans
The vision for Gainth Pathé is to see a place where all children receive quality services, are healthy, well nourished, educated, and protected. To achieve this, World Vision will work with the community across several key sectors.
Education To ensure children can access and benefit from quality education, World Vision will assist the community to:
Advocate for the construction of new schools.
Provide teacher training and enhance the instruction children receive.
Increase the amount of teaching materials teachers have at their disposal.
Increase enrollment of children in school and help ensure children stay in school.
Health Care With the partnership of Canadian sponsors and the community, World Vision will work to:
Rehabilitate health huts in remote villages.
Strengthen the health system at the community level by revitalizing health committees.
Build a pharmacy storehouse
Promote breastfeeding, birth spacing and improve access to skilled birth attendants.
Increase access to treated mosquito nets.
Promote a more well-balanced diet based on locally produced and available foods.
Livelihood To improve the livelihoods of the most vulnerable households. World Vision will:
Build seed storage facilities.
Improve access to credit and savings groups, especially for women.
Fight land degradation.
Install new wells and boreholes.
Support poultry farming, cattle fattening, beekeeping, fruit growing, and dairy plants.
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Results
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2022
2021
Building sustainable futures together
World Vision child sponsorship starts with understanding what is preventing children from surviving and thriving in their community. We then work with the community to bring the pieces of the puzzle together to build a better life for all children.
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.
