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Kpaka Krim Area Program

Sponsor a child

Program Type

Community Development

Planned Life Cycle

2010 - 2025

Location

Sierra Leone

Areas of Focus

Health | Livelihoods 

Program Timeline

Status: Preparing to close

Progress

23,476people had access to safe drinking water

Progress

2,317people had access to handwashing facilities at home or school

Progress

693people had access to sanitation facilities like toilets at home or school

The community of Kpaka Krim is graduating

The Kpaka Krim 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 Kpaka Krim get there. Thank you!

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Program Details

Context

The Kpaka Krim community is located almost 300 km from Freetown, the capital city. The area is largely rain forest, interspersed with swamps that are often used for rice farming. There are two seasons: the rainy season, which runs from April to October, and the dry season, which lasts from November to March.

Most families here are subsistence farmers, attempting to grow enough food for themselves and their livestock, but often experiencing food shortages. The staple food is rice, while cassava and rubber are other major crops. During the rainy season, flooding can destroy family livelihoods and prevent children from attending school or getting medical treatment. Many of the children suffer from malnutrition and illness. Due to poverty and harmful customs, children often drop out of school for early marriage or child labour.

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Read more of Kpaka Krim'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.