Emmanuel Area Program

Program Type

Community Development

Planned Life Cycle

2014 - 2029

Location

El Salvador

Areas of Focus

Health | Livelihoods 

Program Timeline

Status: Active

Progress

2,750water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) products were distributed for family health, such as hygiene kits and water filters

Progress

2,688people had access to sanitation facilities like toilets at home or school

Progress

1,931people had access to safe drinking water

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Program Details

Context
Challenges
Plans

Health
To ensure children and their families are healthy, World Vision plans to work with the community to:

  • Promote proper immunization to protect children against diseases
  • Educate parents, caregivers and children on good nutritional habits to prevent malnutrition
  • Establish improved practices for waste and environmental management
  • Connect the community with the government to improve services including health care and education

Education
To help children and youth access a full education, World Vision will partner with the community to:

  • Provide after-school programs and establish tutoring groups to strengthen students learning
  • Run extra-curricular activities to encourage well-rounded growth and development
  • Provide life-skills training to empower youth to think critically and improve their communication skills
  • Work with youth at risk of gang involvement to provide them with alternative options and counselling

Child Protection & Participation
To provide a safe and secure environment for children and youth to grow, we will partner with the community to:

  • Train community members and mobilize volunteers to be advocates for child rights and protection
  • Ensure children and youth have safe spaces within their homes and community to rest, study and play
  • Empower children and youth to understand their rights and advocate for their needs
  • Organize and facilitate community groups to help youth develop leadership skills
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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.