Location Ampasimbola, District Amparafaravola, Madagascar Community Description Antsakoana is a small village south of the town Amparafaravola located in the Eastern part of Madagascar. Ampasimbola is one of 20 communes in District Amparafaravola. The district of Amparafaravola, is located in a large rice-producing area near Lake Alaotra in central Madagascar. Rice farming is seasonal work […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer, Mia Young. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. We would like to thank Mia once again for executing such a fine project. The following is a summary of the conclusion report submitted by Mia: Success Story: Water Tank Provides Reliable and […]
Location Kewoye, Kedougou, Senegal Community Description Kewoye is a rural community 90 km west of Kedougou in southeastern Senegal, just 35 km from the Guinean border. It has a population of about 600 people. The vast majority of residents are farmers. The primary crops grown are rice, corn, peanuts, and cotton. A few men participate […]
This project is made possible through the partnership of WATER CHARITY and the National Peace Corps Association. Location of Project Mtae, Lushoto District, Tanga Region, Tanzania Description of Project Community Mtae is a gorgeous rural ward village situated in the Usambara mountains about three hours away from Lushoto Town. Within Mtae are three sub-villages: Mtae […]
Location Karang, Fatick Region, Senegal, West Africa Community Description The town of Karang is at the very south of the Fatick region, on the border with The Gambia. It is a town of 11,000 people, with one health post working for the entire population. Karang has 9 independent neighborhoods, each with its own women’s group, […]
This project is made possible through the partnership of Water Charity and the National Peace Corps Association. Location Lezhe Cultural Palace, Lezhe, Albania Community Description The municipality of Lezhe is fairly large, and is made up of around 60,000 people. There are many villages surrounding Lezhe, and each one seems to have its own special […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Christopher Clipper. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. Christopher’s report on the project Goal: Build the material capacity of the community by completing a fully functional environmental interpretation center that incorporates environmental protection. WC Objectives: 1. Build a dry bathroom for […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Emily McKeone. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. We would like to thank Emily and Water for Zambia once again for executing many fine projects. Here is Emily’s conclusion summary for Fimpulu Primary School: The project aimed to relieve […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Hanna Cleveland. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to provide a water source for the establishment of a community vegetable and fruit tree nursery. Hana reports: The robinet was installed immediately after receiving the funds from […]
Location Taiba Willanene, Kaffrine, Senegal Community Description Taiba Willanene is a small rural village that is located 5 km south of the national highway in the region of Kaffrine. There are 10 Wolof compounds and 7 Pular compounds in the village, and the estimated population is 300 people. The majority of community members are peanut […]