This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Barrett Bumpas. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a water tank, rainwater catchment system, and handwashing station at the school. Barrett reports: The project for the Calvario Dos School in Guatemala is completed! Agua […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Courtney Hereford. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to deepen the school well to provide a reliable source of water throughout the entire year. Courtney reports: The Cerro de Nubes (Hill of Clouds) receives a vast […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Wells Brown. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to restore an existing hand pump well to working order. Wells reports: As of Thursday morning the overhauling and maintenance process was completed and the men and women […]
This project is part of our 52 Pumps in 52 Weeks Program, being implemented by Peace Corps Volunteers Marcie Todd and Garrison Harward. To read about the program and follow its progress, CLICK HERE. Location Dantaxoune, Fatick, Senegal Community Description Dantaxoune is a small village outside of Sokone, which is home to the only primary […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Jennifer O’Meara. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. This project was to build a water supply system at the primary school by installing piping to the existing water tower in the village and placing a tap at the school. […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Porter Nellans. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to reconstruct the tap at Enkitoria Community Dispensary and to construct a new tap at Mara Shiners Academy. Porter reports: The Enkitoria Community Dispensary Water Project has been […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Carla Burns. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build 12 new latrines and upgrade 6 existing latrines in Ndiassoume. Carla reports: The Ndiassoume Latrine Project was a great success, producing, 11 brand new latrines, and […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Joanna Ison. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to bring water onto the school grounds from the public water source, and also build a 4-sink handwashing station. Joanna reports: The goal of this project was to […]
Location Bira, Tambacounda Region, Senegal Community Description Bira is a rural farming community of about 1,500 people located halfway between Dialocoto and Missirah in the Tambacounda region of Senegal. The village is about 70% Jaxanke, with the remaining 30% Pulaar. The village is located 7 km off the main road, and is surrounded by fields, […]
Location Lahokrasang community forest, Moo 8, Tambon Khaokok, Amphur Prakonchai, Buri Ram Province, Thailand Community Description In the driest Northeastern region of Thailand, known as Isaan, is nestled a village named Lahokgrasang. This is rice farming territory and during the rainy season, the emerald fields stretch on for miles around. Thirty years ago, due to […]