Measures are in place
to help community members take full responsibility for their future
development. Leaders have been trained and community-based
organisations have been established to facilitate sustainable
employment activities. The introduction of modern farming
techniques has also led to better yields. For example, banana
production has increased from 3532kg/ha in 1996 to 14,697kg/ha in
2008-09.
World Vision has worked
with teachers, parents and school committees to help improve the
learning environment. High school enrolment has increased from 29
pupils in 1997 to more than 600 in 2009. In primary schools, the
average annual rate of absenteeism has decreased from 354 in 1997
to 35 in 2009.
Access to safe and
clean water from rainwater-harvesting tanks at all primary schools
has led to a drop in the absenteeism rate, because children no
longer have to walk long distances to collect water. Families
benefit hugely from the new Kamachumu Health Centre, while more
than 87 per cent of community members are aware of HIV and AIDS
prevention and care, because of education campaigns.
"On behalf of the
Ibuga community, I would like to thank World Vision New Zealand and
all the supporters for their support. Had it not been for their
financial support, this process of transformation would have not
taken place."
Prosper P.
Mujungu, World Vision Ibuga Programme Co-ordinator
July 2010
The people of Ibuga may
not know you by name, but they will never forget what you've done
for them.
Like your sponsored child has grown, Ibuga has also grown in
independence and confidence. Now, the people are ready to take
ownership of their own community development projects, marking the
end to a wonderful journey with World Vision. Thanks to the
generous support of about 2250 compassionate New Zealanders, like
you, the lives of 43,800 people from 11 villages have been
transformed over the past 15 years.
Desideri Paschal
feeds one of his cows.
Emergence of Hope
Malnourishment and poverty became a thing of the past for
Desideri Paschal, 46, and his family in 2002 when World Vision
supported the family with one dairy cow. From selling milk and
calves, Desideri could afford to send his children to school, while
the family's nutrition has improved. He is also using cow dung as
organic fertiliser on his crops. "Food shortage has become history
in my family, thanks to World Vision," Desideri said.