21 July 2008
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Achievements
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Discussing the formation of a community business organisation
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Since October 2006, Ibwera Area Development Programme (ADP) has:
Health and sanitation
- Constructed a pit latrine at Mishenye Primary School; the improved sanitation facilities should lead to an improvement in the students’ health
- Installed rainwater-harvesting tanks at four primary schools
- Conducted seminars for 250 women of child-bearing age on malaria prevention and treatment
- Distributed 1500 insecticide-treated nets to women and children
HIV and AIDS
- Trained three HIV and AIDS committees in how to educate people about HIV and AIDS and help people living with AIDS to improve their health
- Provided more nutritious food for 34 people living with AIDS and 223 orphans and vulnerable children
- Supplied school uniforms for 400 orphans and vulnerable children
Education
- Given training to 96 language, science and maths teachers in better teaching methods
Transport
- Distributed 24 bicycles to community members who are part of ADP committees, to make travel to meetings in the community easier
Justice
- Facilitated a children’s committee which discusses issues including children’s rights
The people of Ibwera still have a number of challenges ahead of them. During the next year, World Vision will focus on education, HIV and AIDS, water and hygiene.
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