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Unidos para Vivir Mejor Area Program

Sponsor a child

Program Type

Community Development

Planned Life Cycle

2018 - 2025

Location

Bolivia

Areas of Focus

Education | Health

Program Timeline

Status: Preparing to close

Progress

4,715people were trained or involved in community water, sanitation or hygiene initiatives

Progress

2,674children received deworming treatment to support their health and development

Progress

524children attended in-school or after-school literacy activities

The community of Unidos para Vivir Mejor is graduating

The Unidos para Vivir Mejor community is making strong progress toward caring for all its children, not just those who are sponsored. They are now transitioning to self-sufficiency. Together with other sponsors, you’ve played an important part in helping Unidos para Vivir Mejor get there. Thank you!

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Program Details

Context
More than 34,000 residents make up the urban community of Unidos para Vivir Mejor. Located in a mountainous region, the hilly landscape poses a real danger of landslides during the rainy season. There is a large population of young people – 52 per cent of the population is under the age of 27. Rapid urbanization has resulted from residents moving to the area from the rural countryside for work and the population influx has led many to find housing in informal and unsafe settlements. Residents of these settlements are not afforded the same rights and protections as citizens in proper housing and poverty and violence cause problems. Criminal gangs are a constant threat to residents causing them to live in fear. Neighbourhood councils provide leadership within the communities, however some councils are weak in promoting participatory democracy, and therefore exclude the representation of groups such as women and young people. Children in the community for the most part enjoy good health and attend school....

Read more of Unidos para Vivir Mejor's achievements in the Results below.

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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.