21 July 2008
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A father and son work together in their garden in Bukene
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Achievements
Since October 2006, Bukene (ADP) has:
Health and sanitation
- Provided 1500 insecticide treated nets to families
HIV and AIDS
- Educated children about HIV and AIDS through an essay competition
- Taught 50 students how to protect themselves from HIV infection
- Held four meetings to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS
Education
- Constructed three teachers’ houses and four classrooms
- Provided primary schools with 130 desks, 2100 books and 20 sets of sports equipment
Agriculture and food security
- Supported 20 gardening groups with training in growing fruit and vegetables and provided pumps, seeds and insecticides
- Trained 400 farmers in modern farming techniques
- Trained 32 people to become beekeepers and provided beekeeping equipment
- Established four tree nurseries
- Loaned dairy cows to 20 community members
Leadership development
- Conducted 20 workshops in management and leadership skills for community leaders
The people of Bukene still have a number of challenges ahead of them. During the next year, World Vision will focus on improving education facilities, food security and continuing to prevent HIV and AIDS.
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