Child Rights in Huaycán
The children’s rights initiative, designed for upper primary school children, initially faced challenges due to basic literacy struggles. To address this, the team expanded its focus to include literacy improvement, helping students develop foundational skills to engage in the program. As a result, academic performance has improved, ensuring all students can fully benefit from the initiative.
Early Childhood Health and Nutrition
Access to health education has been transformative for the people of Maker Kuei in Rumbek. Mothers and caregivers are gaining essential knowledge to improve children’s health and nutrition, especially those under five. The program encourages families to attend free medical consultations, helping address preventable illnesses like malaria.
Kolkata Mary Ward Social Centre (KMWSC) Training Facility
The newly renovated training facility at the KMWSC head office is transforming how KMWSC delivers the educational component of its 17 community development programs. Previously, lack of transport limited rural participants’ ability to attend these sessions. The new centre removes this barrier, offering overnight accommodation and allowing participants to engage fully without the pressure of an arduous journey home.
Brickfield Schools in West Bengal
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Vinh Loc Learning Support Program
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Loreto Preschool in Gari-uai
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Loreto Community Centre in Ostico
The Loreto Community Centre is a learning hub for the people of Ostico. It currently serves as a place where English is taught to local community members, assisting them to make the most of opportunities in this fast-developing country.
HAFUCO training room in Triloca
The Mary Ward International funded training room at HAFUCO, a women-led cooperative, boosts the group’s ability to deliver maternal and child health education. Sessions are held twice a week, accommodating up to 30 participants per session, including university students from Dili who visit as part of their coursework.
Sancta Maria College of Nursing and Midwifery
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High School Lunch Program
In Lukulu, where many families face food insecurity, this program provides 80 students with the nutrition needed to stay focused in class. Well-fed students perform better academically, particularly in afternoon lessons, leading to improved participation and long-term success, helping them stay in school and graduate.
Diploma of Nursing Bursaries
Diploma of Nursing bursaries support students facing financial barriers, enabling access to quality education. These bursaries help students develop essential healthcare skills for remote regions, easing financial pressure while preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals to improve health outcomes in underserved communities.
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