Kana Project, Peru

See the progress you helped make happen in your sponsored community

When the project started, many families were struggling to produce enough food and earn a reliable income. Clean water access was limited, child malnutrition was common and many children were missing out on education.

Thanks to your support, your sponsored child and other children in the K’ana community have improved access to education, clean water and nutritious food and their families have more opportunities to earn income.

Together we've achieved so much

Young children taking part in early learning jumped to 81 percent by 2013.

This was up from 15 percent in 2008.

  • The project helped to develop community centres where parents can bring their babies and toddlers to play and help them develop physical, mental and social skills.
  • 1,470 students have benefited from the creation of interactive library spaces in 28 primary schools. These spaces help children develop a love of reading and improve their literacy skills.
  • More than 150 primary and secondary school teachers have completed skills training in areas including literacy promotion and business education.

Over 87 percent of families have access to piped clean water

This is up from 64 percent in 2008.

  • The project collaborated with the local government to extend a water pipeline system to reach 250 families. And 300 families were supported to build toilets and waste water drains.
  • Local volunteers have been trained as Community Health Agents. They visit families in their neighbourhood every month to check on children’s health and teach parents about good nutrition and hygiene habits.
  • The poorest families in the community have been supported to improve their children’s health and hygiene by redesigning their homes. 

530 families have gained skills to improve food production

They have set up greenhouses, irrigation systems and crop storage facilities.

  • Farmers now have access to ongoing agricultural advice and support. Volunteer farmers have been trained in crop and livestock management techniques and each one of these volunteers is responsible for passing on that knowledge to 10 other farmers in their local area.

"I have a healthy home … a kitchen, solar shower, study environment, greenhouse, and I even have mobile pressurised irrigation equipment. My children and my family live better and we are happier."

- Benedicto, aged 50, community leader

Inspiring a love of learning 

Porfirio, aged 15, loves going to school. His father Mario says this is in stark contrast to his older brothers, who went to school before World Vision began working with the K’ana community.

Generous sponsors like you have helped to create an interactive library space in Porfirio’s school and implement other programs designed to make learning fun.

Porfirio is currently completing grade 10 and he participates in a learning program designed to help students develop entrepreneurial skills they can use to establish a small business or secure a good job when they finish school. 

His school principal says he used to be a very shy, quiet boy. But with the support of his teachers and with a range of learning opportunities, Porfirio is now an active and vocal class member. 

Porfirio fondly remembers learning and playing with friends in his school’s library when he was younger. “Now that I am older,” he explains “we learn about supply and demand, market management … and all of that fascinates me. My dad always tells me I was born with a lot of luck.”  

Porfirio wants to be a lawyer when he finishes school. After learning about marketing and business he can also help his parents earn higher profits from selling their farm produce.

Generous sponsors like you have helped to create an interactive library space in Porfirio’s school and implement other programs designed to make learning fun.

Porfirio is currently completing grade 10 and he participates in a learning program designed to help students develop entrepreneurial skills they can use to establish a small business or secure a good job when they finish school. 

His school principal says he used to be a very shy, quiet boy. But with the support of his teachers and with a range of learning opportunities, Porfirio is now an active and vocal class member. 

Porfirio fondly remembers learning and playing with friends in his school’s library when he was younger. “Now that I am older,” he explains “we learn about supply and demand, market management … and all of that fascinates me. My dad always tells me I was born with a lot of luck.”  

Porfirio wants to be a lawyer when he finishes school. After learning about marketing and business he can also help his parents earn higher profits from selling their farm produce.

"I’m sure if he keeps being like that, he will be able to do everything he sets his mind on."

- Porfirio's school principal