Rwanda

Conclusion of Saint Leonard School Handwashing Station Project – Rwanda

This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Jennifer Ambrose. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. This project was to purchase and install four 50-liter water tanks, which will serve as handwashing stations near the latrines and near the classrooms. Jennifer reports: The Saint Leonard School Handwashing Station […]

Saint Leonard School Handwashing Station Project – Rwanda

Location Nyagatare Sector, Nyagatare District, Rwanda Community Description Located in northeastern Rwanda and bordering both Uganda and Tanzania, Nyagatare District is Rwanda’s largest and most rural district. It is populated largely by returned refugees who fled Rwanda during the civil and ethnic conflict that began at independence and culminated in the 1994 genocide. The area […]

Groupe Scolaire Nyagatare Handwashing Station Project – Rwanda

Location Nyagatare Cell, Nyagatare Sector, Nyagatare District, Rwanda Community Description Located in northeastern Rwanda and bordering both Uganda and Tanzania, Nyagatare District is Rwanda’s largest and most rural district. It is populated largely by returned refugees who fled Rwanda during the civil and ethnic conflict that began at independence in 1960 and culminated in the […]

Remera-Rukoma Hospital Water Project – Phase 1 – Rwanda

Location Rukoma Sector, Kamonyi District, Southern Province, Rwanda Community Description The Sector of Rukoma is located in the District of Kamonyi. It is a rural site with minimal access to goods. Kamonyi District is located in the Southern Province and is made up of 12 Sectors. The Sector of Rukoma lies an hour west of […]

Conclusion of Remera-Rukoma Hospital Water Project – Phase 2 – Rwanda

This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Kimberly Skorupski. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to provide clean running water to the maternity and pediatric units of Remera-Rukoma Hospital. Kimberly reports: After completion of Phase 1, the Facilities Manager was able to buy the […]

Remera-Rukoma Hospital Water Project – Phase 2 – Rwanda

Location Rukoma Sector, Kamonyi District, Southern Province of Rwanda Community Description Remera-Rukoma Hospital services the entire district of Kamonyi, accounting for approximately 265,365 Rwandan citizens. It is located an hour outside of Kigali. Although it relatively close to the capital it has only recently obtained electricity. Remera-Rukoma Hospital offers consultation, mental health services, dentistry, testing […]

Hack & Slash Support Water Charity

We are excited to announce our partnership with Hack & Slash, who have stepped forward to raise funds for Water Charity at the Hack and Slash Christmas Special in Color. The product of John Davis (Hack) and Spencer Humm (Slash), this all-new show features an original score and a slew of top-notch entertainers providing holiday […]

Conclusion of Remera-Rukoma Hospital Water Project – Phase 1 – Rwanda

This project was completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Edison Reyes. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to fix damaged and broken pipes leading to nine patient recovery rooms, the operating room and consultation rooms. Edison reports: Remera-Rukoma Hospital in Kamonyi District fixed their broken pipes and […]

Imena Water Tank Project – Rwanda

Location Imena village, Kimironko Sector, Gasabo District, Kigali, Rwanda Community Description Imena village is located in the Rwandan capital of Kigali, 1.5 kilometers from the main market, on the Eastern outskirts of Kigali city. The village houses were built by AVEGA- AGAHOZO association to give widows shelter to help them with the hardships experienced in […]

Conclusion of Imena Water Tank Project – Rwanda

This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Sonia Morhange. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a centrally-located, 20,000 liter water tank to provide clean water to the residents of the village. Sonia reports: Project Planning Imena village, located in the Kimironko Sector […]