The Gambia

Conclusion of Ndungu Kebbeh Water Project- The Gambia

This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Suzanne Brewer. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to make water available to the people living in the compounds by running piping from the school water supply to a conveniently accessible location. Suzanne reports: I received […]

Choya, Si Kunda, and Kalikajara Pump Project – The Gambia

This is a tremendous new project that is being implemented under the direction of Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Jeremy Mak. The project is to secure access to clean and protected water for Choya, Si Kunda, and Kalikajara Villages by installing 3 Blue Pumps. Jeremy previously completed the Dankunku, Fula Kunda, and Brikama Lefaya Pump Project – […]

Central River Region Handpump and WASH Improvement Program – The Gambia

This is a large-scale program to undertake a series of projects to: (1) repair and install hand pumps and (2) to improve water, sanitation, and hygiene conditions in the region. The initial projects under the program have been, and are continuing to be, carried out under the direction of Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Jeremy Mak. […]

Ndungu Kebbeh Water Project – The Gambia

Location Ndungu Kebbeh, Jokadu, North Bank, The Gambia Community Description The village of Ndungu Kebbeh is located in the district of Jokadu in the North Bank Region of The Gambia. The project is located in a neighborhood on the outskirts of the village center. Physically it is separated from the larger community by two school […]

Conclusion of Ker Kgornyan Well Project – The Gambia

This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Suzanne Brewer. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to complete the well at Ker Kgornyan that was started a few years ago, and install the pump. Suzanne reports: The work of completing the well and installing […]

Kerewan Dumbokono Lower Basic School Water Project – The Gambia

Location Kerewan Dumbokono, Upper Fuladu District, Central River Region, The Gambia Community Description Kerewan Dumbokono is a small Mandinka village located in the Central River Region of The Gambia. Most villagers depend on coos and groundnut (peanuts) for sustenance while most of the women work in the nearby rice fields, which are about 5 km […]

Conclusion of Bantanding-Tukulor Pump #1 Project – The Gambia

This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Suzanne Brewer . To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. This project was to repair the first of the hand pumps, Pump #1, in Bantanding-Tukulor. Suzanne reports: This project was a simple repair and the work was completed early in the […]

Conclusion of Bantanding-Tukulor Pump Project #2 – The Gambia

This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Suzanne Brewer. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. This project was to repair the second of the hand pumps, Pump #2, in Bantanding-Tukulor and to replace the cement wall around the pump. Suzanne reports: At first, we were concerned […]