This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Erica D’Aquila. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. This project was to install 43 rainwater catchment systems to provide clean drinking water for the residents of Pempe. Erica reports: Once full funding was reached, one member from the planning committee […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Caroline Horlacher. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to provide the people of Bendikwai with a sustainable source of clean drinking and cooking water through a community-wide network of rainwater harvesting systems. Caroline reports: The project […]
Location Bendikwai, Upper Suriname River, Sipaliwini District, Suriname Community Description Bendikwai is a small Sarramaccan village, on the Upper Suriname River in the rainforest of Suriname, consisting of 100 to 120 permanent and semi-permanent residents (about half of which are children). Income in Bendikwai is generated through agricultural activities. Other sources of income include hunting […]
This project is to install 43 rainwater catchment systems to provide clean drinking water for the residents of the village of Pempe. The project is being implemented under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Erica D’Aquila. She is living on the Upper Suriname River located in the district Sipaliwini, in the Saramaccan village Pempe (also […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Amber Ray. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. This project was to install 46 rainwater harvesting systems and tanks at convenient locations throughout the village. Amber reports: The Malobi Clean Drinking Water Project was completed in June. My host […]
The village of Malobi in the District of Saramacca is located in the heart of the Surinamese rainforest. Due to its remote location, work opportunities are scarce and access to basic necessities, such as clean drinking water and electricity, is inconsistent. This project is to provide clean drinking water for the 600 residents that live […]