Paria Wilcahuain Project, Peru

See the progress you helped make happen in your sponsored community

When the project started, children often dropped out of school and education quality was poor. Child malnutrition was common and lack of access to clean water and hygienic toilets left children vulnerable to disease.

Thanks to your support, your sponsored child and other children in the Paria Wilcahuain community have improved access to education, healthcare, clean water and toilets, and they are better protected from harm.

Together we've achieved so much

Eight early learning centres have been set up

In addition, mothers have learned early childhood stimulation techniques including storytelling, puzzles and group play to promote their children’s development and school readiness.

  • By 2015, 410 children had study spaces at home following the project’s efforts to raise awareness about the importance of parental support for education. Previously, many of these children had no place to do their homework.
  • 73 primary teachers from 19 schools completed literacy education training in 2016 and they are now helping to develop a love of reading amongst their pupils.
  • Secondary students have opportunities to develop vocational and business skills following the introduction of a business and finance course in high schools.

28 Community Health Agents have been trained to monitor children’s health

These health agents also educate parents on child health, hygiene and nutrition issues.

  • 338 mothers with children aged below five completed training on how to identify and treat common childhood illnesses such as diarrhoea.
  • One water reservoir was built to improve access to clean water and families were supported to build household toilets. In addition, three drainage systems were built and 10 drainage systems upgraded to improve sanitation and reduce the risk of waterborne diseases.
  • 559 families received environmentally-friendly cooking stoves in 2012 and completed training in how to use them. This is helping to reduce the health hazards associated with indoor smoke pollution.

Three child wellbeing networks were set up

These networks are helping to promote child rights and take action on child abuse and exploitation cases.

  • 318 families have prepared a family integration plan that covers their vision and rules for family life.
  • 11 children’s clubs were set up where children come together to learn about their rights.
  • Children and youth are participating in an Advisory Council for Children and Adolescent Boys and Girls, set up to promote child rights and provide a platform for them to contribute to the development of public policies that advance child wellbeing.

"In the past they did not listen to the children … Now in our district they listen to our voice."

- Korinn, aged 14, sponsored child