Kyanguli Secondary School Rainwater Harvesting Project – Phase 2 – Kenya This project included completing a rainwater harvesting system by installing gutters to capture the water that runs off of the classrooms, and piping it to the newly installed tank adjacent to the classrooms. The project benefited the school and the community, particularly during the […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Jacci Zappa. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The Peace Corp has confirmed that the rainwater catchment project has been completed and the water tanks have been installed. PCV Jacci had to leave Tanzania for health reasons, and it took […]
Location Nyumbanitu, Njombe Region, Tanzania Community Description Nyumbanitu village has a population of 2,500 people, all of whom are to some extent farmers. Most central and northern regions in Tanzania depend on the agricultural yield from the region. Njombe region has a very high HIV/AIDS transmission rate, one of the highest in the country. The […]
This project is made possible through the partnership of Water Charity and the National Peace Corps Association. Location Kisese-Dissa, Kondoa District, Dodoma Region, Tanzania Community Description The project community is comprised of three neighboring villages: Kisese-Dissa, Magereza, and Teiriani. These three villages are located in central Tanzania in the region of Dodoma, notoriously one of […]
This project is made possible through the partnership of WATER CHARITY and the National Peace Corps Association. Location of Project Mtae, Lushoto District, Tanga Region, Tanzania Description of Project Community Mtae is a gorgeous rural ward village situated in the Usambara mountains about three hours away from Lushoto Town. Within Mtae are three sub-villages: Mtae […]
Location Itaja, Singida, Singida, Tanzania Community Description The village of Itaja is located in central Tanzania, approximately 48 kilometers from the district center of Singida. In recent years, it has experienced a large growth in population, with little economic opportunities to support those living there. Though small in size in comparison to other ward centers, […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer, Mia Young. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. We would like to thank Mia once again for executing such a fine project. The following is a summary of the conclusion report submitted by Mia: Success Story: Water Tank Provides Reliable and […]
This project is made possible through the partnership of Water Charity and the National Peace Corps Association. Location Mtii, Mtae Ward, Lushoto District, Tanga Region, Tanzania Community Description The community of Mtii, located within Mtae ward close to the Lushoto area of Tanzania, is a beautiful sub-village with its own village officials. The […]
This project is made possible through the partnership of WATER CHARITY and the NATIONAL PEACE CORPS ASSOCIATION. LocationHagati Secondary School (Mbinga), Ruvuma Tanzania Community DescriptionHagati Secondary school is a small government school in rural Tanzania, about 2 hours southwest of Mbinga. There are approximately 285 students and 30 teachers at the school, with about half […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Emily Van Dam. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. We would like to thank Emily once again for executing such a fine project. Emily reports: “Access to clean drinking water was an issue at Hagati Secondary School in Tanzania, […]