This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Amanda Grossi. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build 7 pit latrines in Kabacoto. Amanda reports: The latrine project of Kabacoto successfully constructed 7 pit latrines to improve the hygienic conditions of 8 families in the […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Lindsey Rae Jackson. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a rainwater catchment system at the school. Lindsey reports The rainwater catchment system has been completed successfully! We used a local carpenter who diligently created the […]
Location Hrebinka, Poltavska Oblast, Ukraine Community Description Hrebinka is a small town of about 11,000 people located in central Ukraine in Poltavska Oblast. Although once bustling with industry, now the main employer is the railway station, as Hrebinka is an important junction. Hrebinka School Number 1 serves the community. Problem Addressed The students and staff […]
Location Village of Mhepai, Songea District, Ruvuma Region, Tanzania Community Description Mhepai is a small rural village in the Ruvuma Region of Tanzania. The village has a population of around 1,000 members, with 475 of those attending primary school. Every year the villagers of Mhepai ready themselves for the three to four months of rain […]
Location Katesh town, Hanang District, Manyara Region, Tanzania Community Description Katesh Secondary School is located in Katesh town, which is at the base of Mount Hanang, the 4th highest mountain in Tanzania. Most of the staff and students at the school are part of the Iraqw or Barbaig tribes. Nearly half of the students come […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Erinn Kunik. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a handwashing station at the Katesh Secondary School grounds. Erinn reports: We have finished the handwashing station project at Katesh Secondary School in Tanzania. It took longer […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Kyle Babbitt. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a rainwater catchment and storage system at the clinic. Kyle reports: The project has been completed. I went into town where I bought the 3,800 liter water […]
Location Ikobe, Kisii, Kenya Community Description Ikobe is a small village in the Manga district of Kisii, Kenya. It has rainfall during the entire year. The Ikobe Health Centre is Ikobe’s closest medical facilities that serve as a place for the villagers to access medicines, seek treatment, and baby delivery access. With its noted efficiency, […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Alex Nussbaum. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a handwashing station at the school. Alex reports: The handwashing station for Chief Gidobat Secondary School progressed well throughout the entire project. We started the project by […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Bruce Kelsey. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to expand the sanitation capacity at the school by building a stand-alone latrine with two toilets. Bruce reports: My counterpart, Mr. Khem Samorn, worked closely with the school administration […]