The Gambia

5 Village Gidda–Anchored Water Project – The Gambia

This project is made possible through the partnership of WATER CHARITY and the NATIONAL PEACE CORPS ASSOCIATION. LocationGidda, Central River Region, Fulladu West, The Gambia Community DescriptionThe five villages of Gidda, Demba Kumbel, Sareh-Maudeh, Kusalong, and Sinchu Sambuldu are inhabited primarily by subsistence farmers. Gidda is a community of 455 people located in the Central […]

9 Village Pacharr-Anchored Water Project – The Gambia

This project is made possible through the partnership of WATER CHARITY and the NATIONAL PEACE CORPS ASSOCIATION. LocationPacharr, Central River Region, Fulladu West, The Gambia NINE VILLAGES: Pacharr, Fulabantang, Sareh-Bala, Sareh Yero Tako, Sareh Ngai, Sareh Pateh, Sinchu Nja-jai, Sinchu Sambaraki, Sare Fally  Community DescriptionPacharr is a town with a population of 1,329 people along the South […]

Jarra Central Solar Borehole Project – The Gambia

This project is made possible through the partnership of WATER CHARITY and the NATIONAL PEACE CORPS ASSOCIATION. Location Bxxxxxx Kxxx, Jarra Central, Lower River Region, The Gambia Community Description Bxxxxxx Kxxx village contains approximately 450 people divided into 25 family compounds. The ethnicity is primarily Mandinka with a few Manjago and Fula individuals. The villagers […]

Albreda Major Health Center Water and Sanitation Project – The Gambia

This project is made possible through the partnership of WATER CHARITY and the NATIONAL PEACE CORPS ASSOCIATION. LocationAlbreda Major Health, North Bank, West Region-Gambia Community DescriptionThe target community comprises 16 villages with a total population of approximately 12,200. The majority of the residents are farmers or fishermen. The clinic was established approximately 12 years ago. […]

CRR Basic Cycle School Solar Water System – The Gambia

This project is made possible through the partnership of WATER CHARITY and the NATIONAL PEACE CORPS ASSOCIATION. Location This project summary has been redacted for security reasons to omit the specific project location. Sxxxxx Fxxx Kxxxx, Central River Region, The Gambia Community Description The village that includes the Basic Cycle School is ethnically Fula with […]

Women’s Garden Borehole Project – The Gambia

This project is made possible through the partnership of WATER CHARITY and the NATIONAL PEACE CORPS ASSOCIATION. Location This project summary has been redacted for security reasons to omit the specific project location. Sxxxxxxx, West Coast Region, The Gambia Community Description Sxxxxxxx is a medium size village with approximately 875 residents. The village is divided […]

Conclusion of Nema Health Center Project – The Gambia

This project has been completed under the direction of Emily Lundberg, who is now Water Charity Country Director, The Gambia.  To read about the start of the project, CLICK HERE. Emily reports: Nema Health Center and Nursery School water project has been completed. A 4.5-inch borehole was drilled at the depth of 36 meters, of which […]

Nema Health Center and Nursery School Water Project – The Gambia

This project is made possible through the partnership of WATER CHARITY and the NATIONAL PEACE CORPS ASSOCIATION. This project has been completed.  To read about the conclusion, CLICK HERE. Location Nema Village, Kiang Central District, Lower River Region. The Gambia Community Description Nema village is a community of about 3,000 people located in Kiang Central District […]

Solar-Powered Borehole and Water System Project – The Gambia

This project is made possible through the partnership of WATER CHARITY and the NATIONAL PEACE CORPS ASSOCIATION. This project has been completed.  Scroll down to read about the conclusion. Location This project summary has been redacted for security reasons to omit the specific project location. Kxxxxxxxx, Jarra West, The Gambia Community Description Jarra Kxxxxxxxx is an […]