Manchay Project, Peru

See the progress you helped make happen in your sponsored community

When the project started, education quality was poor. Many children were malnourished and a high rate of domestic violence affected children's health, development and life opportunities.

Thanks to your support, your sponsored child and other children in the Manchay community have improved access to quality education and nutritious food and they are better protected from harm.

Together we've achieved so much

1,813 children gained access to five toy libraries

These libraries are stocked with engaging learning materials and help children improve their reading.

  • Child literacy increased from 30 percent to 53 percent between 2015 and 2016 after teachers in four schools were trained in improved teaching methods and 150 parents and caregivers learned how to support children’s reading and learning.
  • 92 percent of pre-school-aged children measured in 2013 had access to better learning methods to gain reading comprehension skills, up from 64 percent in 2009.
  • 350 parents were trained in early childhood development and how to encourage early learning in their children.

The child malnutrition rate decreased by more than half between 2013 and 2016

This followed a nutrition program that helped treat malnourished children and taught parents how to prepare healthy meals.

  • 87 percent of children aged under five were growing and developing at a rate appropriate for their age when measured in 2013, up from just 14 percent in 2009.
  • 40 health workers were trained how to teach mothers about breastfeeding and early childhood learning and development.
  • A rehabilitation centre for disabled children was opened and to date has helped more than 110 children access healthcare including physical therapy.

Community members have been trained on child protection issues

This has contributed to a decrease in domestic violence and a better understanding of child rights and child abuse and exploitation.

  • 143 families were trained in child rights, parenting skills, and the prevention of family violence.
  • A program to address family violence and promote peaceful, aggression-free play is helping children grow up and learn in a safer environment.
  • Pastors in seven churches have been trained to raise awareness in their congregations of the importance of treating children with love and respect and discouraging the use of physical punishment in the home and at school.

"After participating in the different events run by World Vision, I now know about the rights and duties we as young people have."

- Emely, aged 16