Location Village Ciuciuleni, Hincesti District, Moldova Community Description Lying within a valley, Ciuciuleni is one of the largest villages in Moldova, and has an approximate population of 4,500. The village consists primarily of farmers and laborers whose only dependable form of income is the profits they reap from their Fall harvests. The only salaried workers […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Adam Troy. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a well for the medical center. Construction had begun, but had been halted due to insufficient funds. Adam reports: The goal of this project was to build […]
Location Cazangic, Raion Leova, Moldova Community Description The commune of Cazangic, which includes the villages of Cazangic, Selişte and Frumuşica, is located in the south of the Republic of Moldova along the western side of the country which borders Romania. Raion Leova and the commune of Cazangic are the midpoint along a major strategic route […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Tom Reade. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to install a hot water heater in the school cafeteria to provide hot water for dishwashing and student sanitation needs. Tom reports: There is hot water in the school! […]
Location Village of Cenac, District of Cimişlia, Republic of Moldova Community Description Cenac is a small, rural village in central Moldova. It is located 14 kilometers down an unpaved road from the district center Cimişlia. Officially its residents number just over 2,000 people, but as many as a third are living and working overseas. Located […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Matthew Leonard. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to renovate the spring that provides water for drinking and cooking for the community. Matthew reports: Cenac’s spring renovation project progressed smoothly, and Appropriate Projects funds were key to […]
Location Svetlii, Comrat Raion, Semi-Autonomous State of Gagauzia, Moldova Community Description Svetlii is a small village located in southern Moldova. It is part of the raion of Comrat, and is located in the semi-autonomous region of Gagauzia. Svetlii is located on a major highway that links Chisinau to the south of Moldova and receives frequent […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Natalie Rooks. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to install a water filter in the kindergarten kitchen. Natalie reports: The water filter installation project at the Svetlii kindergarten has been successfully completed! Upon receiving the money, the […]
Location Svetlii, Comrat raion, a semi-autonomous region of Gagauzia, Republic of Moldova Community Description Svetlii is a small village located in southern Moldova. It is part of the raion of Comrat, and is located in the semi-autonomous region of Gagauzia. Russian is the primary language spoken, in addition to a mixture of Bulgarian, Gagauzian, and […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Natalie Rooks. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to replace eroded piping and install new fixtures in the bathroom at the school. Natalie reports: The Svetlii School Bathroom Project aimed at providing working indoor bathrooms and handwashing […]