Chamba Area Program

Program Type

Community Development

Planned Life Cycle

2012 - 2027

Location

Malawi

Areas of Focus

Health | Education 

Program Timeline

Status: Active

  • Before 2012
  • 2012
  • 2017
  • 2022

BEFORE WE BEGIN: Assessment and design

Before 2012

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PHASE 1: Building the foundation

2012

PHASE 2: Evaluate and grow

2017

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PHASE 3: Enhance sustainability

2022

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Progress

10,123people had access to handwashing facilities at home or school

Progress

7,768patient consultations were provided by community health workers through projects supported by World Vision

Progress

7,000reading materials were provided to schools and communities in support of children's education

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Program Details

Context
The Chamba community is located in Southern Malawi, near the shores of Lake Chilwa. The area includes lowlands within the lake's drainage basin, as well as
plains. The climate is hot, with temperatures ranging between 23℃ and 35℃ . Seasonal waterlogging and flooding are common problems, whic...
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Challenges
Education
Thousands of school-age children in Chamba are not enrolled in school, and dropout rates are high. This is largely due to the poor quality of cur...
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Plans
Education
To ensure children can access and benefit from quality education, World Vision will assist the community to: Renovate and construct classrooms...
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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.