Location Ndumbu, Machakos, Eastern Province, Kenya Community Description Machakos is a town in Kenya, 64 kilometers southeast of Nairobi. It is the capital of the Machakos County in Eastern Province of Kenya. Ndumbu is located within some hills outside of the market town of Mumbuni, and is comprised of subsistence farmers. The families rely on […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Iwona Matczuk. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to install a rainwater storage tank at the school. Iwona reports: Despite some delay, due to the poor condition of the roads during the rainy season and the delivery […]
Location Mikai village, Kakelo location, Oyugis town, Nyanza region, Kenya Community Description Mikai is a small village in Nyanza Province, Rochuonyo South District, Kasipul Division. It is located approximately 100 km south of Kisumu, and about 10 km north of Oyugis, the closest town. The total population is around 17,000. The Good Hope Primary School […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Lindsey Rae Jackson. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a rainwater catchment system at the school. Lindsey reports The rainwater catchment system has been completed successfully! We used a local carpenter who diligently created the […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Marielle Griggs. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build 25 handwashing stations and provide basic hygiene and sanitation training in the community. Marielle reports: The Kasyelia Handwashing Station Project is complete! The five Community Health […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Sarah Droege. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to install a rainwater catchment system at the St. Elizabeth Health Centre to provide water for the maternity ward. Sarah reports: Project Scope The St. Elizabeth Health Centre Maternity […]
Location Naroosura, Osupuko Division, Narok South District, Rift Valley Province, Kenya Community Description Naroosura and its surrounding villages lie nestled beside and amongst the Loita Hills, southeast of the Maasai Mara. Because of the area’s considerable remoteness (the 65-kilometer road to Naroosura’s nearest town, Narok, remains unpaved and is occasionally impassible during seasons of heavy […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Kyle Babbitt. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a rainwater catchment and storage system at the clinic. Kyle reports: The project has been completed. I went into town where I bought the 3,800 liter water […]
Location Ikobe, Kisii, Kenya Community Description Ikobe is a small village in the Manga district of Kisii, Kenya. It has rainfall during the entire year. The Ikobe Health Centre is Ikobe’s closest medical facilities that serve as a place for the villagers to access medicines, seek treatment, and baby delivery access. With its noted efficiency, […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Brittany Werkheiser. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to construct a drip irrigation system to supply water for the group’s garden. Brittany reports: On August 12th I went with two of the La Palma group members […]