Location
Chernihiv, Chernihivska, Ukraine
Community Description
Chernihiv is a city of approximately 310,000 residents located 100 km north of Kiev on the Desna River. It is a popular tourist destination due to its ancient churches and Antoniy caves.
Chernihiv Collegiym No. 11 is a 75-year-old school in Chernihiv. Handwashing facilities outside the school cafeteria no longer function, and students are not able to practice proper hygiene.
Project Description
This project is to build handwashing facilities at the school.
Nine new sinks, faucets, and siphons will be installed outside the cafeteria.
Project funds will pay for materials and supplies, including tubing and mounting materials.
The local school system will provide the labor for installation, and Chernihiv Youth Employment Center will provide volunteer labor to purchase and deliver the materials to the work school.
Project Impact
This project will benefit 1,362 students (ages 6-17), 106 teachers and 34 staff members.
Peace Corps Volunteer Directing Project
Sue Lucey
Comments
This is a needed infrastructure project that will improve the hygiene and health of the students and staff.
Dollar Amount of Project
$555
Donations Collected to Date
$555 + additional amounts
Dollar Amount Needed
$0.00 – This project now has been fully funded through the generosity of Richard Lucey of Washington, D.C., USA, with additional amounts from friends and family for future projects.
We encourage others to continue to donate using the Donate button below, and we will notify Peace Corps Volunteer Sue Lucey of your donation. Additional funds will be used to fund the next project by Sue and/or those of other PCVs in the country of service.
This project has been finished. To read about the conclusion of the project, CLICK HERE.