Rutare Project, Rwanda

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When the project started in 2007, children and their families were vulnerable due to poor sanitation and lack of access to safe and clean water. Inadequate food availability also meant children suffered from malnutrition and stunted growth. The quality of education was low, with many children unable to read or write.

Together we've achieved so much

3 water supply systems were constructed to reach 30 villages

54 Water User Committees were established to manage and maintain water points.

4,500 vulnerable families were supported to construct toilets. Toilets were also constructed at seven schools and three health facilities. 6,500 handwashing facilities were also successfully installed in households, greatly improving hygiene practices and community health.

20 community health workers and 10 nurses and midwives were trained

Providing better access to primary healthcare services was a key focus of the project.

This resulted in a maternity ward being equipped, the construction of a health centre and a health post being established. Improvements to antenatal care services helped to reduce home births, mother and child mortality, and mother-to-child transmission of preventable diseases like HIV and AIDS.

93 percent of Grade 3 children achieved the minimum proficiency level in reading

Before World Vision partnered with the Rutare community, 33 percent of Grade 3 children were achieving the minimum proficiency level in reading.

Classes of up to 126 students, compared to the national standard of 45, was also a challenge. For improved child wellbeing in the Rutare community, we focused on improving the learning environment for children. Increasing awareness of the importance of education among parents and caregivers was also addressed.