Ponto Project, Brazil

See the progress you helped make happen in your sponsored community

When the project started, there weren’t enough health clinics and health workers, especially in rural parts of the community.

Many families were struggling to earn a living from farming, and lack of access to water was a major challenge. The quality of education was poor due to a lack of well-trained teachers, and family violence was common as there was little awareness about child rights.

Thanks to your support, your sponsored child and other children in the Ponto community have improved access to education, healthcare, clean water and protection from harm.

Together we've achieved so much

1,337 farmers have gained farming and business skills

This has helped them earn a more reliable income for their families.

  • A street market with 40 stalls was established in the local business district. This has helped to increase the percentage of farmers with opportunities to sell their produce from 18 percent in 2008 to 85 percent in 2016.
  • 1,551 community members were trained and supported to increase their incomes through activities including beekeeping, poultry raising, growing fruit and vegetables, food processing and handicraft production.

98 percent of children are immunised

This has increased from 65 percent in 2007 following community health education activities run by the project.

  • In 2007, there were only two health clinics in the area. Now there are five large health clinics, three local-level health clinics, one hospital and more health staff. This has been achieved through the project’s support for local community campaigns seeking better government health services.

358 new water tanks have been erected in the project area

These water tanks, along with new water cisterns and wells, have improved access to clean water for more than 500 families.

  • Community members have been trained on how to better manage the local environment so that water resources are protected and used wisely. They have been actively involved in fencing natural springs and planting native trees in water catchment areas.

"It was World Vision that enabled us, mobilised and created the Free Fair [street market] in the city ... Today I make a living for my family with my own production."

- Maria Helena, aged 49