Kimbanseke Area Program

Program Type

Community Development

Planned Life Cycle

2007 - 2024

Location

Democratic Republic of Congo

Areas of Focus

Livelihoods  | Education 

Program Timeline

Status: Active

Progress

2,581children and adults were trained on child protection, including positive parenting, children's rights and early marriage

Progress

2,494people participated in trainings, counseling or activities on preventing and responding to infectious diseases, such as COVID-19

Progress

1,805people received support with agricultural resources, including large and small livestock, tools and seeds

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Program Details

Context
The Kimbanseke (Kim-ban-say-kay) community is located on the eastern outskirts of Kinshasa, the country's capital. The people of Kimbanseke live in severe poverty characterised by a lack of basic social amenities and infrastructure, such as roads, clean and potable water, electricity, schools, and hospitals. The topography of the area is characterised by high levels of soil erosion....
Challenges

When World Vision began partnering with the Kimbanseke community, children and families faced challenges like:

  • Limited access to potable drinking water, and a high rate of waterborne diseases.
  • Lack of training for medical staff, appropriate equipment, and medicines in the two existing health centres.
  • Soil erosion throughout the community causing disasters to households and market gardens.
  • Limited skills in agriculture and animal husbandry combined with a lack of agricultural inputs.
  • Household poverty due to unemployment and lack of micro-enterprise development opportunities. Inability of parents to pay school fees for their children.
  • A high incidence of HIV and AIDS.
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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.