Location Village Dimi, Baghdatis Raioni, Imereti Region, Georgia Community Description Dimi is a small village in the Imereti region of Georgia, in the western part of the country. Dimi is located about 30 minutes south of the regional capital and second-largest city in Georgia, Kutaisi. The village has two schools and a population of approximately […]
Location Khutsubani, Kobuleti, Adjara, Georgia Community Description Khutsubani is a village of approximately 1,050 families in the Kobuleti district of Adjara in west Georgia. This village is one of many villages in the area struggling to develop economically. Most of Khutsubani’s families live in poverty, as many households rely on subsistence farming (citrus fruit is […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Katherine Steed. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a handwashing station outside of the public toilet at the school. Katherine reports: Appropriate Projects’ funding has allowed for the installation of a water tank, sink, […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Shawn Basey. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to make the bathroom at the youth center safe, functional, and sanitary. Shawn reports: After we received the funds, we went to hiring a plumber here in the […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Peter Hendricks. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to bring running water for drinking, handwashing, and sanitation to the sports hall of Rustavi School #5, and also to restore two existing toilets to functionality. Peter reports: […]
Location Bolnisi, Kvemo-Kartli, Georgia Community Description Bolnisi is a small town in an ethnically diverse region of southern Georgia. It is primarily made up of Georgians and Armenian ethnic minorities, while the majority in the region are Azerbaijani ethnic minorities who live in the surrounding villages. The town itself is serviced by five schools, and […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Benjamin Bamberger. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to provide a steady supply of water to the center. Benjamin reports: The project went well and the Marneuli Youth Center now has regular access to water as […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Paula Schmid. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to bring water to the school and to create 4 water stations. Paula reports: The Akhalsopeli #2 Public School water project is now completed. The Director handled the […]
Location Rustavi, Kvemo Kartli Region, Republic of Georgia Community Description The community served by this project is Public School #5 in the city of Rustavi. Rustavi is located in the southeast of Georgia and is the country’s 4th largest city, with a population of approximately 115,000. During the Soviet period, the city was a major […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Kamran Beikmohamadi. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. This project was to renovate a bathroom at the community center. Kamran reports: This past week I visited the organization and am happy to report that they have successfully completed the […]