American World Vision sponsors visit Lour Escale and Ribot Escale

This meeting organized with the World Vision Koungheul office team, provided an opportunity to exchange views with local authorities on the progress made and the challenges to be met in order to help the children of these communities flourish.

Gratitude

The sponsors had the opportunity to meet their six goddaughters, all from communities benefiting from World Vision programs. 

The municipal authorities of both communes praised the commitment of World Vision and its partners to improving the living conditions of children and communities. The visit, the first of its kind in this World Vision US-funded program area, was greatly appreciated by all those involved.

On their return home, the sponsors promised to advocate on behalf of World Vision's programs to encourage the sponsorship of new children. Discussions also focused on the importance of involving communities in World Vision's activities. The aim is to strengthen local participation to ensure the sustainability of the actions undertaken.

Challenges for a better future

A number of priority challenges remain in the health and education sectors. These include

- Improving healthcare facilities, in particular by upgrading medical equipment for better patient care and bringing health facilities up to standard.

- Access to drinking water, a fundamental issue for the health and well-being of local residents.

- Strengthening education by improving school infrastructures and providing access to adequate supplies.

For the members of the Presbyterian congregation in Columbia (USA), this experience in Senegal will be shared with their American counterparts to reinforce their commitment to World Vision's initiatives.