Lomas Area Program

Program Type

Community Development

Planned Life Cycle

2014 - 2029

Location

Bolivia

Areas of Focus

Health | Education 

Program Timeline

Status: Active

  • Before 2014
  • 2014
  • 2019
  • March 2020
  • October 2022
  • 2024

BEFORE WE BEGIN: Assessment and design

Before 2014

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PHASE 1: Building the foundation

2014

PHASE 2: Evaluate and grow

2019

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World Vision’s global COVID-19 response begins

March 2020

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Routine child sponsorship operations resume

October 2022

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PHASE 3: Enhance sustainability

2024

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Progress

5,910children received deworming treatment to support their health and development

Progress

2,754people participated in trainings, counseling or activities on reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health

Progress

199children attended in-school or after-school literacy activities

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Program Details

Context
Lomas, which means "hills in Spanish, sits amongst the mountains and plains of southern Bolivia. The population of this urban slum continues to grow as
families migrate from rural communities toward the city in search of better lives. Most make their living as drivers, masons, street vendors, and,...
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Challenges
Health
Food shortages are a common problem in Lomas, where 33% of children under five are chronically malnourished. Most do not eat nutritious foo...
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Results

Unless otherwise stated, data presented on this page reflects the most up-to-date results of World Vision Canada programs reported between October 2023 and September 2024, and any previous fiscal years available. Previously reported data may not match the current presentation as we continuously receive and refine data from our programs. If you have any questions, kindly reach out to us.