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Our investment in children

On the USD 14,820,00 invested in children in the Fiscal Year 2012, 32% was invested in Health and Nutrition, 14% in

Education, 20% Sponsorship, 8% Protection, 5% areas of Christian Commitment and HEA, and the remaining 21% in

Administrative Costs supporting programs and projects.

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ANNUALREPORT

2012

PROTECTION 126 people had legal advice at the ´Legal Service Facility,´ in which promoters of justice (advocates) have been trained by World Vision International Nicaragua. 552 children-adolescents-youths were registered at the Registry Office thanks to the work done by the community and inter-agency coordination. 29 organizations got involved in ´Analysis Tool, Design and Planning for Child Protection´ (ADAPT), providing information on the protection system at national level. According to the collected data, the laws in regard to Protection of Children and Adolescents are complete and appropriate

to the country´s reality. Yet, it is difficult to apply such laws, and offenders are not punished. On the other hand, use of physical violence has not yet been forbidden in households and children´s shelters in our country. Also, the incest theme was frequently mentioned when applying ADAPT in such communities.

A study was conducted on guidelines for raising children and violence against children and adolescents in urban and rural communities in Nicaragua. The study included 19 municipalities, with surveys in 876 for households, and the results will be used for designing a National Campaign for Child Protection.

The assessment study highlights that half of parents surveyed recognize that there is violence against children at home. Most families agree that physical punishment “is always necessary” to raise children. More than half of parents recognize that it is necessary to punish physically at any time.

18 networks of children-adolescents-youths were set up, impacting on the local level. Being involved in these networks, they have learned about their rights to prepare proposals, to plan activities, to be empowered, being visible in the communities. 3,255 children and adolescents were involved in advocating their rights, ecological brigades, and risk management. Also, they developed artistic, cultural, sports, and communication skills. 5,430 children-adolescents-youths of the municipalities of El Sauce, Telica, Estelí, Matagalpa, Granada, Tipitapa participated in artistic-cultural “Raising Children Tenderly” festivals.

HEALTH AND NUTRITION MOBILIZATION

EMERGENCY EDUCATION FOR LIFE

PARTICIPATION

4,583 dwellers—including 2,033 children—in 11 municipalities in the country received 40.41 metric tons of foods in response to an emergency caused by the Tropical Depression Twelve-E. 80 adolescents and young facilitators in the communities of 10 municipalities, in the country, had training on Disaster Risk Reduction Management.

940 children and 160 members of 8 schools of Granada, Esquipulas, and San Lorenzo, were trained on Risk Management. As a result of this, now they have their School security plans.

879 adolescents and youths of 19 municipalities reinforced their knowledge of entrepreneurial and vocational techniques related to trades or occupations (in Beauty parlor, Barber’s shop, Carpentry, Vehicle repairs and maintenance, Computing, Bakery, Marmalades and Jellies, Imitation jewelry, Dressmaking, Beekeeping) for implementation of entrepreneurs´ initiatives. 6,069 children participated in programs encouraging reading and writing.

2,805 children participated in education fairs in their geographic territories.

1,500 children joined the project named Preventive Sustainability in School Computing Laboratories (SPLEC), where they could use information technology, including training on preventive PC maintenance.

90 students per learning cycle (different shifts) may use of a Vocational Trade Center built by World Vision International Nicaragua, in Ticuantepe town. This Center will be used for processing fruits, dressmaking, and residential electricity training. The cost of this project is $248,074.00 dollars.

1,160 children under 59 months of age joined the nutrition recovery program.

1,300 families implemented gardens with food production free of agrochemicals.

195 schools implemented school gardens contributing to nutrition of 8,088 school-age children.

333 adolescents and youths reinforced knowledge of sexual reproductive health.

1,900 people, among community volunteers and grassroots health brigade members (brigadistas), were trained on themes of preventative health care, community organization, hand washing, appropriate water treatment, dengue fever, malaria, leptospirosis, management and use of latrines, vaccination schedule, preparation and use of oral rehydration salts.

WV International Nicaragua joined the “Stop Hunger: making a difference!” Regional Campaign promoted for two months in 13 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. This initiative included sensitizing people to the theme of hunger and malnutrition, youth mobilization, and fund-raising to implement projects not only in Latin America but also in the Horn of Africa—Somalia, Tanzania, Ethiopia, and Kenya—facing a food insecurity emergency.

More than 4 thousand youths were mobilized: 2,903 youths in 22 municipalities, 710 university students (UCA, UPOLI, UCC, UNA, UNA, and Martin Lutero universities), and 479 youths of different churches.

$22,804 United States dollars were raised during the “Stop Hunger: making a difference!” Campaign. Fifty per cent of such amount was allocated to children in Africa and 50% to the project providing food packages to 290 families in the municipalities of San Ramón, Esquipulas, and Terrabona.

PROTECTION

HEALTH AND NUTRITION

CHRISTIAN COMMITMENT

HEAEDUCATION

ADMINISTRATION

SPONSORSHIP

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CHRISTIAN NETWORK

ONE FOR ONE - PAYLESS & TOMS SHOES “BUILDING A FUTURE FOR WOMEN”

PROTECTED CHILDREN PROMOTING A MORE JUST AND SAFE SOCIETY YOUTH CITIZEN BUILDING

“CONNECTING FOR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES”

COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH FAO

This year, World Vision International Nicaragua received three containers with TOMS shoes, totaling 101,320 pairs of shoes. Also, World Vision got a Payless Shoes Source donation of two containers, totaling 79,643 pairs of shoes, of which 33,634 have gone to the Ministry of Education and World Vision-backed Programs.

These donations are beneficial to sponsored and non-sponsored children in the villages helped by World Vision International Nicaragua. This is carried out through 24 Programs, including a special project in Siuna. In addition, 60,000 pairs of shoes were given to the Education Ministry or Department.

At the same time, donations have been made to Children´s Special Care Schools in different locations, among them, Pajarito azul, Escuela especial in San Marcos, Escuela especial in Jinotepe, Escuela especial in Estelí, Zacarías Guerra, Hogar Belén, Escuela especial in Granada. Centro especial El Guis-Ciudad Sandino.

In 2012, World Vision International Nicaragua received 18 containers with various donations from the United States and Canada. These donations were appraised in the amount of U$6,366,836.

Walmart Mexico and Central America and World Vision signed a cooperation agreement to improve the quality of life of 200 low-income women in rural zones in Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador, and Costa Rica. This cooperation involved business training and equipment so that women become entrepreneurs. Through the ´Building a Future for Women´ program, including an allocation over US$500.000, Walmart and World Vision intend to foster development and strengthening 200 micro and small businesses in agriculture, manufacturing, and services. These women will be leaders facing unemployment in poverty-stricken regions. The support plan is based on 3 main components: training, productivity, and marketing. It is intended to seek financial sustainability of microenterprises, providing women with jobs. This means that they should gain a stable income and market their products and services in more than 600 Walmart stores in Central America and the rest of the market.

Training on marketing will include women´s participation in micro-enterprise trade fairs and business networking meetings. The sponsor is Walmart, providing about US$48,000 dollars. In the second year, the Project will also be implemented in Guatemala.

With the main objective of promoting the sustained and holistic well-being of Nicaraguan children and adolescents from a biblical perspective, the Christian Network for Nicaraguan Children´s Well-being was formed when six Christian organizations signed an incorporation paper or agreement. These organizations decided to joint efforts for children and adolescents to enjoy life in all its fullness, according to God´s plan.

This Network is integrated by World Vision International Nicaragua, Compassion International, Sociedad Bíblica de Nicaragua, Seminario Teológico Bautista, Viva Juntos por la Niñez Nicaragua, and Centro Intereclecial de Estudios Teológicos y Sociales. This Network came into existence because of reflections and partnering in the ´First National Pastoral Congress,´ which was named “Treat Children with dignity: a commitment of churches and society.” This Congress was held thanks to the joint effort of these organizations in July 2010.

By signing the Technical Cooperation Agreement among the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the five National Offices of WV in Central America, the “Entre Lazos” Project—for establishing connections—is being promoted to enhance business capabilities of the population in the poorest areas in Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica. This is intended to contribute to poverty reduction.

In Nicaragua the project has been implemented in communities of Masaya, Nindirí, Tipitapa, Granada, Santa Lucía, Esquipulas, Terrabona, San Nicolás, San Juan de Limay, San Ramón, El Sauce, Achuapa, and Posoltega.

At these municipalities about 3,186 people have gotten involved in entrepreneurship issues, and 2,566 people have participated in organizing self-help groups. At these moments, 106 self-help groups have been made up of 1,426 organized people, saving more than 10,000 dollars. 95 per cent of organized people have completed their business plans, and these groups have received loans for their economic activities.

World Vision International Nicaragua carried out a successful event by launching an institutional cause, “Protected children promoting a more just and safe society.” This cause was embraced by the other 13 WV Offices in the Latin American and the Caribbean Region, and it aimed at encouraging attitudes, traditions, and practices that appreciate and protect children, discarding and eradicating behaviors that hurt children.

The event included two activities: in the morning, there was a press conference with about 20 journalists—printed press, radio, television, and digital media, and at night, there was cocktail event attended by more than 300 partners in civil society, government entities, private enterprise, mayors of 17 municipalities of the country, media directors, artists, and representatives of the Catholic and Evangelical churches.

This launching was intended for positioning in the public opinion the work done by the organization, focusing on protection of the most vulnerable children and strengthening relations with strategic partners, and they can join this cause for implementing common projects.

SIGNING FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT WITH THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

A meeting of 138 children, adolescents, and youth representatives of networks, organized in 23 Development programs—where WV Nicaragua is involved, was held at the Mercedes Hotel, on June 29, 2012.

They participated at the “Children, Adolescents, and Youths promoting incidence on the municipal agenda” meeting in order to prepare and submit a minimum agenda to representatives of the Network of Municipal governments Friends of Children, and some Municipal Mayors attending such event.

This event marked the end of a consultation process involving more than 800 children of different ages. These agendas have been submitted to candidates running to be elected as mayors in the different municipalities. Such agendas contain needs or demands as required by adolescents and youths in rural areas.

World Vision International Nicaragua and the Education Ministry signed a 4-year cooperation agreement in March 2012. This agreement seeks to improve primary and secondary schools in regard to quality of education, access, regular attendance, and promotion at schools; to instill values in children and adolescents; and to support the national education strategy and a Strategic Education Plan promoted by the government.

This Agreement means formalizing collaborative relationships and strengthening relations with such Ministry, which has been a very important partner to World Vision International Nicaragua for years. The Agreement was signed by María Haydeé Pereira, National Director of World Vision International Nicaragua, and José Treminio, Vice-Minister of Education.

World Vision International Nicaragua and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations signed a Framework Agreement for Cooperation to carry out joint activities and projects, for the purposes of promoting Food Security and Nutrition in the country´s most vulnerable communities. The Cooperation Agreement will be implemented from August 2012 to December 2013, and it was signed by María Haydeé Pereira, National Director of World Vision International Nicaragua and Dr. Gero Vaagt, FAO Representative to Nicaragua.

The World Vision/FAO agreement set forth commitments shared for having a ´Demonstration Training Center´ (CDC), where families in the area, neighborhood, or region, may apply technologies according to the characteristics and needs of the Area Development Program or in one micro-region.

WV Nicaragua and FAO will ensure the provision of materials, equipment, and inputs required for the CDC´s operations. This will include demonstration vegetable plots, horticultural tunnels, compost bins, worm bins, and tools shed.

Also, trade fairs will be coordinated to encourage the population to eat vegetables and pulses, sharing information related to nutritional properties of crops grown. Similarly, forums will be promoted to disclose the lived-experiences regarding this topic.

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“I am very pleased with the responsive capacity and motivation shown by the staff of WV Nicaragua. I have been greatly moved by the moral and ethical commitment to contribute and do their best in favor of Nicaraguan children.”

Elizabeth Zamalloa-SkoddowWorld Vision GermanyProgram Official

“I have been a sponsored girl since I was 4years old. I thank God and my sponsor in Switzerland for remembering my family andshowing me so much affection. The first group I joined was to learn how dance when I was 6 years old; I was a member in the Children´s Network at 8; and later a member in the Network of Adolescents at 12. Thanks to these networks, I have been able to share, go to places, meet with otheryouths, and learn many things that have helped in the different life stages. I have alsolearned how to appreciate people.”

Itzayana Silva CardenalParticipating Adolescent, 14 years old,Ticuantepe

“We are very glad for the relationship developed with World Vision. This institution has shown us its leadership, reliability, and commitment to the community, sharing our values. Over three consecutive years, we, along withWV Nicaragua, have worked in local projects. And we say thanks for its excellent performance and transparency so far. Now we have a Regional Program”

Eduardo García MontenegroCorporate Manager of WalmartMexico and Central America

World Vision International Nicaragua welcomes active participation of children, adolescents, and youths, parents, and young volunteers in the communities that have embraced our cause, “Protected children promoting a more just and safe society”. We also acknowledge that achievements, this year, would not have been possible without the support and commitment shown by community leaders and our partners in other non-government organizations, government agencies, faith-based organizations, private enterprise, and the media. We all together have been able to contribute to sustained holistic well-being of children.