Location Ilela Village, Mbinga District, Ruvuma Region, Tanzania Community Description Ilela Village is located in the region of Ruvuma, in the district of Mbinga. Prior to the founding of Ilela in 1976, there existed two neighboring villages named Mikalanga and Malindino, both of which were founded in 1974. Thereafter, Ilela was founded by a consortium […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Arik Yetwin. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a water catchment and storage system for the school. Arik reports: Ilela Primary School Nyota Head Teacher Erick Ndunguru reflected: “In the span of two days, my […]
Location Kisese-Dissa Village, Kondoa District, Dodoma Region, Tanzania Community Description Kondoa District as a whole is underdeveloped compared to other areas of Tanzania, and funding for primary schools is a low priority in the district budget. Kisese-Dissa Village is a small agricultural village far from any major towns. The community is 95% Muslim with farming […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Rachel Boswell. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build four latrines at the school. Rachel reports: The Kisese-Dissa Primary School latrines have been completed! With the help of Water Charity, a structure with four pit latrines […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Max Wohlgemuth. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build an irrigation system the KIWAMM environmental group. Max reports: The pump was successfully installed with the help of regional officers. It was tested and works great. A […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Max Wohlgemuth. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a rainwater catchment system at the school. Max reports: The rainwater catchment and installation of the tank has been completed. A stand was built near the bathrooms, […]
Location Village of Mlevela, Njombe Region, Tanzania Community Description The community of Mlevela, with a population of 3,200, is largely agricultural. More than 90% of residents farm at least part-time. The major crops are corn and potatoes. The community is in the region with the highest levels of HIV/AIDS in Tanzania. The villagers are very […]
Location Idunda, Mlevela, Njombe, Tanzania Community Description Mlevela is largely agricultural. As a result, the dry season, from May until December, can be very slow, as many people are not able to work. Most of the people belong to the Bena tribe and are incredibly friendly. They are very good at finding ways to work […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Arik Yetwin. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to install a rainwater catchment system at the dispensary. Arik reports: With joint support from district and village officials (including the Ilela Village Chairman and Ilela Village Executive Officer), […]
Location Ilela Village, Mbinga District, Ruvuma Region, Tanzania Community Description Ilela Village is located in the district of Mbinga in the region of Ruvuma. Prior to the founding of Ilela in 1976, there existed two neighboring villages named Mikalanga and Malindino, both of which were founded in 1974. The total population of these two villages […]