This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Katherine Rose. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a public running water supply in the center of Soldanesti. Katherine reports: This project was successfully completed under the guidance of Soldanesti Mayor Alexandru Tinca and […]
Location Lozova village, Straseni Raion (district), Republic of Moldova Community Description Lozova is a village of approximately 6,500 residents, located 42 kilometers northwest of the country’s capital, Chisianu, in the central region of Moldova. Lozova’s residents take pride in the community’s richly-documented history, which dates back to 1420. Like their forebears, today’s residents make their […]
Location Ratuș, Telenești District, Republic of Moldova Community Description Ratuș is a small village in the rayon of Telenești. It is situated 8 km from the district center, and is conveniently located off the main highway connecting Moldova’s two largest cities, Chișinău and Balți. Ratuș is a small community of 1,015 residents- the majority of […]
Location Dacia, Falesti, Falesti District, Ukraine Community Description Falesti boasts a population of approximately 18,000 residents, although an estimated 5,000 citizens left the town to the capital or other countries in search of better work and educational opportunities. There is high unemployment and an average local income is approximately $150 per month. Many families have […]
Location Soldanesti, Moldova Community Description Soldanesti is a small town situated in a valley in northeastern Moldova. The scenic location is surrounded by a forest and vistas of rolling hills. According to census data, this district capital consists of 6,278 residents and is the commercial center for the 32 surrounding villages. The community’s main source […]
This project has been completed under the technical direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Shannon Cagney. To read about the beginning of this project, CLICK HERE. This project was to provide a water supply to the village school cafeteria for use by the students, teachers, and technical staff. A pump was installed, piping was […]
This project has been completed under the technical direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Veronica Michel. To read about the beginning of this project, CLICK HERE. The project was to provide the kindergarten Creşa with access to running water. A new water pump was purchased and connected to the local well. These improvements have already begun […]
This project has been completed under the technical direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Judie Wurm. To read about the beginning of this project, CLICK HERE. The project called for the purchase and installation of a water pump to supply water for use by the Pacurasii Center. It was critically needed, as the existing pump had […]
Location Cotiujeni Mari, Soldanesti region, Moldova Community Description Cotiujeni Mari has a population of 3,650 people. Social problems in the village include high rates of unemployment and alcoholism. The local government estimates that over 50% of school-aged children have one or both parents working or living abroad. This leaves many children in vulnerable positions, often […]
This project has been successfully completed, under the direction of Martin Ellinger-Locke. To see the history of this project CLICK HERE. The project was designed to be a part of a larger project to improve the kitchen and cafeteria of this school in Petrunea, Glodeni, Moldova. The participation of Water Charity was to provide new […]