This project has been completed under the technical direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Sarah Brooks. To read about the beginning of this project, CLICK HERE. Sarah reports: The project was completed in a timely fashion, and students, teachers, and community members, have been enjoying the clean water that they now have access to. Students are now […]
Location Non Kahm, Thailand Community Description The village of Non Khun is a small rural community sustained mostly by agriculture. The weather is hot and dry, and 95% of the income of villagers comes from planting rice and secondary crops, such as chili peppers, corn and tomatoes. The village relies on rainfall during the months […]
Location Lom Yen, Non Khun District, Sisaket Province, Thailand Community Description Lom Yen is one of the larger villages in the heart of Non Khun District, Sisaket Province, Northeastern Thailand. The majority of villagers in the community are rice farmers, deriving their income from the harvest once a year and other small business endeavors such […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Sarah Brooks. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build bathrooms to serve the Central Community Meeting Hall. Sarah reports: The labor to build the bathroom was provided by local citizens, and project funds were used for […]
Location Dongchaphru Temple School, Dongchaphru Village, Muang District, Phichit Province, Thailand Community Description Dongchaphru Village is a small, rural community that derives the majority of its income from farming (primarily rice). Some families are wage laborers at the local brick works or work in construction. Wage laborer incomes are at approximately 3,500 Bhat/month (or $117 […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Emily Ruskin. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to install 6 sinks at the school to be used for handwashing and brushing teeth. Emily reports: The original concern I discussed with the new principal of the school […]
Location Bua Sawang Sub-District, Pananikom District, Sakon Nakhon Province, Thailand Community Description The Sakon Nakhon Province is located one hour south of the Laos Border. Geographically, Bua Sawang is located in North-Eastern Esan, which is the central Eastern region of Thailand. It is an arid region that is primarily flat rice fields, with poor soil. […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Greg Patterson. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to install a water filtration unit at the Ban Bua Yai Pre-School. Greg reports: The water filter project was a success. The children now have clean drinking water, and […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Greg Patterson. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to implement a number of simple steps to improve the sanitation of the school. Greg reports: I am pleased to report that the project has been completed. The plan […]
Location Ban Sawang, Province of Sakon Nakon, North Eastern Thailand Community Description Ban Sawang is located in North-Eastern Thailand, in the region referred to as Isan, approximately 50 miles from the Laos border. Ban Sawang is a small village of 524 people in the poorest area of Thailand. It is a rice farming community that […]