Dumka Community, India

Extreme heat, dry, infertile soil, and poor irrigation mean farmers in Dumka are not growing enough crops to earn a living. We've been partnering with the people of Dumka since 2010.

  1. Where we work
  2. Asia
  3. Dumka Community, India

  • Population40,217
  • Villages47
  • Temp18°C
Due to the pressure of earning so little, children often stay home from school to help their parents, meaning just over a third of children in Dumka Community can read and write. World Vision is there working with farmers on irrigation systems to they can cultivate crops all year round, giving agricultural trainings, and starting reading clubs so children can experience the joy of education. 

We have already achieved great things in the Dumka community through building and supporting early childcare centres and improving the available healthcare for pregnant mums and newborn babies. 

We’re working with the people of Dumka to build a community where children thrive.

We’re working with the people of Dumka to build a community where children thrive. </br></br>
We’ve been partnering with Dumka for eight years now and are starting to tackle the harder problems such as changing mindsets about the right to education for girls or early marriage. We’re focusing on building skills, hope and opportunity for Dumka community. 

After these projects are complete we ensure all our work is sustainable, and that the community is set up to identify and respond to needs as they arise. We plan for our partnership to continue until 2023 when we will have delivered a multitude of skills and knowledge for the community to continue their own development.
Early Childhood Centres have been set up and are functioning well.
of babies are born in a healthcare facility.
water committees are teaching the community safe hygiene practices.

Stories from Dumka Community

Mothers fight for children’s health

Mothers groups are a fantastic way for women to come together and share their knowledge.

Dumka Community, India, Asia

Desks, chairs, and books for Dumka’s children

Every child deserves the chance to fall in love with education. Part of this means having a school that makes them comfortable to learn in.

Dumka Community, India, Asia

Love of learning for the whole family

Sarita was forced to leave school when she was 12 to get married. This did not stop her from wanting to learn.

Dumka Community, India, Asia

From farmer to plate – children benefiting from farmer trainings

Rohit, who is ten-years-old, is walking to school with a full stomach, knowing there will be dinner for him at the end of the day.

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Families in Dumka working together to grow food

Seeing people learn, work, and share together is a fantastic sight.

Dumka Community, India, Asia

Sant Mary is teaching her community about child rights

The right to clean water, the right to a clean environment and the right to be a child are all things that Sant Mary and her friends are learning and seeing change in their community.

Dumka Community, India, Asia

Kids are teaching kids how to wash their hands

In the Dumka community, this kids club is making sure everyone keeps their hands and feet clean to stay healthy.

Dumka Community, India, Asia

Every child deserves their father to be at home

By teaching the men in Dumka community, India how to grow crops effectively we have stopped migration away from the community, increased local income and enabled parents to support their children for years to come.

Dumka Community, India, Asia

Luke shares an update on the Dumka Community

As the Field Reporter for the Dumka Community, Luke shares how the gift of some bicycles has transformed a generation, and how the support of mothers and bubs is building a healthier community.

Dumka Community, India, Asia

A message from Dumka, India

World Vision has made a lasting impact on the Dumka Community in India. Our field reporter Luke, meet with a family that has benefited first hand from World Vision’s work.

Dumka Community, India, Asia

An end to child marriage

With the support of World Vision's children's club, Reshmi managed to persuade her parents to postpone her wedding until she had finished her studies.

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Ploughing the way to a brighter future

With the extra support of two oxen ploughing the fields on Suhagani's farm, she is better able to provide for her children.

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