Location Vaalbank (aka Libangeni), Mpumalanga Province, South Africa Community Description Vaalbank, located about 90 km NE of Pretoria, is about 1 sq mile in area, and the extension area adjoining it about a third that size. All but a few of the streets are dirt. This region of South Africa is very water-challenged. Although most houses […]
This project is made possible through the partnership of Water Charity and the National Peace Corps Association. This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Mike Badzioch. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to repair the bore hole pump at the Impilo Community […]
Location Betty’sGoed, Albert Luthuli Municipality, Gert Sibande District, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa Community Description Betty’sGoed is a rural village in South Africa about 15 km away from the Oshoek border gate with Swaziland. During the Apartheid era, the area around Betty’s Goed was used as a homeland for the Swazi people. Many were moved from […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Briana O’Sullivan. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to install a 2,200 liter water collection tank at the Umuzomuhle Old Aged Club’s facility. Briana reports: Just wanted to let you know that the Umuzomuhle Old Aged Club […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Susan Goodson Fatherree. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. Susan Reports: FINAL PROJECT REPORT MPS Sanitation/ Hygiene Project Background This project involved the refurbishing of 4 toilet buildings and developing and employing a hygiene /sanitation education component for teachers and students in a primary school serving 1,200 students. These […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Susan Goodson Fatherree. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a handwashing station and at the school. Susan reports: In 2013, funding for this project from Water Charity NGO, was leveraged to secure additional matching funds […]
Location Mbazwana, Kwa Zulu Natal, South Africa Community Description Mbazwana is located very near Sodwana Bay, a diving destination and a developing tourist area. Tourism does not yet provide jobs and work security to those living there, and most people are forced to leave to get work elsewhere. Mbazwana Primary School has 1,200 primary learners […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Jason Jones. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. Jason reports: A big thank you once again for your Water Charity’s support with our borehole project here in Khula Village, Mtubatuba, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa. The project was a big success. […]
This project is made possible through the partnership of WATER CHARITY and the NATIONAL PEACE CORPS ASSOCIATION. This project has been completed. To read about the conclusion, CLICK HERE. LocationThis project summary has been redacted for security reasons to omit the specific project location. Xxxxx Village, Mtubatuba Municipality, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa Community DescriptionXxxxx is a […]
This project is made possible through the partnership of WATER CHARITY and the NATIONAL PEACE CORPS ASSOCIATION. Location Khula Village, Mtubatuba Municipality, Umkhanyakude District, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa Community Description Khula is a semi-rural village that borders an indigenous forest in north eastern Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa. The village was originally established by the South […]