Rusa Area Program

Sponsor a child

Program Type

Community Development

Planned Life Cycle

2022 - 2034

Location

Malawi

Areas of Focus

Child Protection and Participation

Program Timeline

Status: Active

Before 2022
2022
2026
2030

BEFORE WE BEGIN: Assessment and design

Before 2022

With local leaders, we assess the community's needs and resources and plan projects to provide long-term solutions.

PHASE 1: Building the foundation

2022

During this phase, sponsorship and development opportunities begin.

PHASE 2: Evaluate and grow

2026

During this phase, we monitor the community’s progress and make adjustments to meet their goals. More community members become involved, lead projects and gain ownership of their success.

PHASE 3: Enhance sustainability

2030

During this phase, children and families enjoy improved living conditions as they prepare to become independent and continue the work you helped start.

Progress

1,788children attended early childhood development centres

Progress

81local partners, including community and faith-based organizations, were engaged in our programs to support stronger communities

Progress

43teachers received curriculum training, equipping them to better support children's learning

A white jeep driving through a muddy path, featuring a rainbow and trees in the background.

Program Details

Context

Rusa is a peaceful rural community in northeastern Malawi with a population of about 25,000. A single ethnic group, the Chewa, make up 90% of residents.
They originate from the Democratic Republic of Congo.... ...

Challenges

The community has identified five challenges it plans to address with World Vision's support. These are health, child protection, education, livelihood and
WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene). However, it has urgently prioritized education and child protection. There are not enough schools for the ... ...

Plans

Education
To help children develop the skills for future economic self-empowerment, World Vision will: Work with government and other stakeholders to dr... ...

From the field

I used to be troublesome child to my parents and now am a changed child says Bridget 10-year-old sponsored child (The child standing holding a bible) and thanks to world Vision for training pastors and bible club volunteers in spiritual nurture for children. World Vision built capacity of 116(25F) c

We are now able to do service-learning projects in our area like planting trees in order to address issues of climate change and thanks to World Vision for training us on Impact plus + model says Precious non sponsored child aged 15 years old (one wearing red top). World Vision built capacity of 40

"We used to suffer from water borne related diseases due to poor water. As a result, I used to miss classes My performance in class was poor. Now our new water supply provided by World Vision has helped us to access potable water free from diseases. Am now doing well in classes," says 10-year-old sp

"We used to suffer from ddiarrhea because of lack of improved toilets and sanitary facilities and now is a thing of the past says Esinta a 12 year old sponsored child.( the one in front from right hand side) Thanks to world vision for supporting us with construction of toilet with hand washing facil

Gilibeta aged 28 child care giver (the only adult in the photo). She is thanking world Vision for supporting early development child centers with play materials and built capacity for care givers in school management. The support has enabled more children attending classes regularly. World Vison sup

‘’With support from World vision our community trained children on spiritual nature to help their spiritual development. Children learned how to behave well in their community, school and families. They are capable of acknowledging the differences between people who fear God and those who do not fea

A drama group performing during the awareness campaign that was organized to encourage children to be in schools and to emphasize the importance of girl child education. Following the awareness school enrolment has increased in the schools.

"Previously, our leaners used to sit on the floor during lessons, and this in one way or another caused some learners to be demotivated to attend classes especially girls. Some leaners could even drop out from school as they find it difficult and so challenging to sit on the floor. But since World V

"Most schools in our community do not have good sanitary facilities like toilets because the toilets fell during the rainy season as this area turns to be water-logged. But in the past year, World Vision has constructed decent and more durable latrines for girls at our school. The toilets have impro

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An image of children sitting on the ground in a classroom, writing in workbooks.

Results

2023

2022

Building sustainable futures together

World Vision child sponsorship starts with understanding what is preventing children from surviving and thriving in their community. We then work with the community to bring the pieces of the puzzle together to build a better life for all children.

Sponsor a child

Two children smile as they wash their hands at an outdoor water tap.

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.

Rusa Area Program

Program Timeline

Progress

Progress

Progress

Program Details

Context

Challenges

Plans

From the field

Results

Education

Child Protection and Participation

Water, Sanitation and Hygiene

Livelihoods

Building sustainable futures together