Location Cyahinda Sector, Southern Province, Rwanda Community Description Cyahinda is a small sector located in the Southern Province of Rwanda near the border of Burundi. The sector is part of the only district in Rwanda without electricity, and is quite isolated from the nearest towns. 90% of citizens are subsistence farmers, surviving solely on what […]
This project has been successfully completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Kitty Hall. To see the history of the project CLICK HERE. The project was to bring running water into two buildings at the health center, and provide necessary sinks. Kitty Reports: I am writing to inform you of the finished work at […]
Location Nyamugari, Gasaka, Nyamagabe District, Southern Province, Rwanda Community Description Nyamagabe district, located in the Southern province of Rwanda, has a population of 319,786 people. The majority of community members are farmers who grow tea, coffee, bananas, potatoes, beans and cabbage. Nyamagabe district is known for having some of the best academic educational secondary school […]
Location Manyagiro Sector, Gicumbi District, Rwanda Community Description The Manyagiro sector of the Gicumbi District is located in the northern province of Rwanda in East Africa. The rural area is mountainous and does not have running water, spigots or electricity. Subsistence farming is the main source of income for residents of the Manyagiro sector. The […]
Location Rubona, Rwamagana District, Eastern Province, Rwanda Community Description Rubona is a rural community in Rwamagana District in the Eastern Province of Rwanda, with a health center that serves a population of 24,620 people. Health center services are comprehensive and include general consultation, maternity, voluntary counseling and testing for HIV, vaccinations, and laboratory testing. The […]
This project has been successfully completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Avery Karlowich. To see the history of the project CLICK HERE. The project was to install a water collection and storage system for the MAFUREBO Primary School. Avery reports: Immediately after the headmaster of the Mafurebo Primary School, the main project contact, […]
This project has been successfully completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Jennifer Boyd. To see the history of the project CLICK HERE. The project was to provide water to the health center, running piping into the center from the main source, and connecting the supply to sinks in the maternity, laboratory, and consultation […]
This project has been successfully completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Emma Gring. To see the history of the project CLICK HERE. The project was to rebuild a concrete tap that was in disrepair, and connect it to the water source. Emma reports: The completed Saburunduru and Kinyaga Villages Water Project was extremely […]
Location Gakenke District, Northern Province, Rwanda Community Description Gakenke is a district in the Northern Province of Rwanda. The population is 80% farmers and all relatively poor. The total catchment population for the targeted health centers is 334,000 people. There are 18 health centers in Gakenke District with some form of running water. The plumbing […]
Location Gakenke, Gakenke District, Northern Province, Rwanda Community Description Gakenke is a district in the Northern Province of Rwanda. The population is 80% farmers, and all are relatively poor. The Coko Health Center serves the district, and has a population catchment area of 16,956 people. It is the first stop for sick people and pregnant […]