Salemata Area Program

Program Type

Community Development

Planned Life Cycle

2010 - 2025

Location

Senegal

Areas of Focus

Health | WASH 

Program Timeline

Status: Active

Progress

3,545people had access to safe drinking water

Progress

3,492people participated in trainings, counseling or activities on preventing and responding to infectious diseases, such as COVID-19

Progress

1,626children received school supplies and resources for their education including books, backpacks, uniforms and bicycles

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Program Details

Context
Challenges
  • Strong partnerships with local government, organizations, health facilities and parents have improved families’ lives. 
  • ...
    Plans
    Education
    To ensure children can access and benefit from quality education, World Vision will assist the community to:
    • Improve children's access to education by promoting enrolment and involving community members in the management of schools.
    • Increase parent and community involvement in their children's education and related activities.
    • Develop functional literacy, particularly for women and children.
    • Raise awareness of children's rights and child protection issues, such as the right to an education.
    • Improve students learning conditions through teacher skill training.
    • Build the region's first ever information and technology centre to support youth learning computer skills and increase their future opportunities.

    Health Care
    With the partnership of Canadian sponsors and the community, World Vision will work to:
    • Provide training for health care staff.
    • Improve the accessibility of health facilities through construction and renovation, and equip them with medicines and medical equipment.
    • Promote vitamin supplementation and micronutrient intake, as well as deworming and vaccination campaigns.
    • Develop household production of fruits and vegetables to improve children's nutrition.
    • Train peer educators and community leaders on issues related to HIV and AIDS.
    • Organize clubs in schools to share HIV and AIDS prevention information and to support orphans.
    • Sensitize community members on good sanitation practices.
    • Build latrines and establish safety committees for proper waste management.
    ...
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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.