Katete

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Journey to Katete: A Sponsor Visit Story - Part 1

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The community of Katete has graduated

In 2020, the community transitioned from sponsorship to self-sufficiency and World Vision is no longer on site. Because of the dedication and partnership of Canadians like you, local people and organizations have been equipped to continue leading the community’s development – and that is something to celebrate!

Community
Impact

With the help of your generous and loving support, life in Katete has transformed. Children and families are much stronger now. The community has met its goals, and its members are working together to tackles new ones. Your support will have a lasting impact for years to come.

The Katete community is located in eastern Zambia, approximately 500 kilometres from Lusaka, the capital city. Although the area is rural, it is densely populated, with almost 55 people per square kilometre. Rains are unpredictable, and there are frequent dry spells, droughts and flash floods. Farming is the main economic activity, however more than 80% of families are very poor and work small plots of land for subsistence farming. Families keep livestock and grow crops, but farm production is low because of infertile soils and irregular rainfall.

Floods are particularly devastating to the community because floodwaters travel quickly through ditches that have formed all over the area due to environmental degradation. Although measures have been taken to reduce environmental harm, the community regularly faces disasters, resulting in poor harvests and food insecurity.

Thanks to the generosity of Canadian sponsors like you, life in Katete has improved. Your support will have a lasting impact for years to come. Let’s celebrate these accomplishments!

Education

Functionally literacy rate for children in grade 5, 6 and 7 increased from 2% to 22% over 7 years
The percentage of Grade 7 students in the district who now take national exams increased from 65% to 99%
26 reading camps were created to help children improve their reading and writing
52 facilitators were trained to teach literacy and numeracy in reading camps.

Health and Nutrition

HIV prevalence reduced from 17% to 13%
456 pregnant women were counselled by 45 volunteers on how to properly care for themselves and their babies during and after pregnancy
81% of women now know at least two danger signs or complications during pregnancy
Percentage of children who were exclusively breast fed improved from 53% in 2011 to 77% in 2018
2 health facilities were improved with renovations, medical equipment or supplies to better care for children and families
21 health workers were trained to provide quality health services, especially for women and children
5,678 people were tested for HIV and those who were found HIV positive were referred for Anti Retro Viral Therapy at the Clinic
The community has 15 youth clubs to educate each other on HIV and AIDS

Livelihood

73% of households now have year-round access to sufficient food for the family
Livestock ownership of targeted households increased from 53% to 78% over four years
54% households now have access to credit when they need it

*Results for this community updated for 2020

Explore Katete

current conditions

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Life cycle of a sponsorship community

Katete, is in Phase 3

PHASE 1: Building the foundation

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