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31 October 2006
Good news from Malawi
We have a number of successes to share with you from the Blantyre Urban Area Development Programme (ADP).
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New wells, like this one on the outskirts
of Nkolokoti slum on the edge of
Blantyre city, have assisted in reducing
waterborne diseases.
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An ADP is a phased programme that works with communities in a similar geographic and social setting over a period of time. As communities begin to reach their goals and are able to fund initiatives on their own, World Vision gradually reduces its financial help by reducing the number of sponsored children in those communities.
The good news is that after many years of hard work, the Blantyre Urban community nearly has the capacity to continue their development work without World Vision’s direct assistance.
This report lists the changes that have happened in Blantyre Urban ADP over the past few years, changes that have made such a difference to people’s lives, bringing them hope for the future.
Blantyre Urban ADP achievements at a glance
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Small bridges over deep culverts protect
children from flash flooding and allow them
to attend school whatever the weather.
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In leading development through Blantyre Urban ADP, for the more than 10,000 community members in Ndirande and Nkolokoti slums of Blantyre city, World Vision has:
Health
- Established 18 village health committees to educate the communities about hygiene and sanitation and distribute chlorine to treat water; as a result the number of cholera cases has decreased to the lowest-ever levels
- Constructed six wells and established a village water fund for well maintenance
- Provided first aid kits for schools
- Monitored child nutrition levels and assisted parents to improve the nutrition status of their children
HIV and AIDS
- Promoted HIV testing and counselling; this has significantly changed community perceptions toward people with HIV
- Assisted community members to establish two home-based care committees to care for people affected by HIV and AIDS
- Established 27 youth clubs for students and out-of-school teenagers, and trained members to inform the community about HIV and AIDS; they use poetry, song and drama to spread the message
- Constructed sports grounds to facilitate recreational activities for teenagers, thus helping to prevent the spread of HIV
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New school buildings and a more pleasant
environment encourage students to
attend school.
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Education
- Paid school fees for needy students, supported teenagers in tertiary study and distributed uniforms and stationery to students each year
- Awarded prizes to the top students
- Constructed six two-classroom blocks at schools serving the Ndirande and Nkolokoti communities
- Constructed two bridges to allow children to walk to school more safely
- Promoted the right to education
Income generation
- Set up vocational training centres to teach orphans and vulnerable children job skills, including tailoring, sewing, knitting and welding, with which they can support their families
- Established 33 “village banks” to assist community members to set up small businesses such as grocery shops and water kiosks; as a result household incomes have increased
Leadership development
- Established and trained committees to focus on different sectors of community development, including health, HIV and AIDS, education and water
- Facilitated the establishment and registration of two community-based organisations to promote development in the long term
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Blantyre Urban project profile
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