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Yulong Area Program

Sponsor a child

Program Type

Community Development

Planned Life Cycle

2006 - 2021

Location

China

Areas of Focus

Child Protection and Participation

Program Timeline

Status: Closed

Progress

919students received support to return to school; 92% of teens are now enrolled in high school and vocational schools

Progress

6,965women had check-ups thanks to reproductive health advocacy—child and maternal mortality rates have decreased

Progress

18stronger crop varieties were introduced in 35 communities, and harvests have increased

The community of Yulong 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 Yulong 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 Yulong community is located at the junction of the Qinghai-Tibet and Yunnan-Guizhou Plateaus. The altitude varies greatly and the landscape is dominated by high mountains, steep slopes, and deep gorges, which makes it particularly prone to natural disasters. Earthquakes, droughts, floods, and hailstorms are all common.

The name "Yulong means "Jade Dragon, and was chosen because of the famous "Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. The 13 peaks of this mountain are situated at the northern end of the Lijiang basin, forming the illusion of a translucent jade dragon dancing in the air. The highest peak reaches an elevation of 5,596 metres. At 4,500 meters, the glacier on Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is the southern-most glacier in China today.

Yulong's fragile rivers are very prone to natural disasters, with frequent earthquakes, landslides, floods, snowstorms, droughts, and hailstorms. Most of the families here live on remote homesteads in the mountains and semi mountainous areas, where the land is arid and the climate is harsh. This makes it difficult to grow crops. Production levels are low and there's a lack of stable income among residents.

Currently, most households still rely on wood for cooking and heating their homes, which further depletes the already shrinking forests and threatens the ecological environment. The local economy is still at a traditional agricultural stage that can only meet the basic survival needs of community members. Education and health care services are underdeveloped and the community is struggling to move forward.

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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.