This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Karin Jones. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to install a water filtration system, and provide hot water for the kitchen and shower room. Karin reports: After receiving the funds from Appropriate Projects, we purchased two […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteers Marcie Todd and Garrison Harward. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. Garrison reports: Keur Andallah is still just as far away as it was during the prep for this install. This morning I was up once again at 6 […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Danielle Stoermer. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build two public latrines and showers at the Kayemor marketplace. Danielle reports: When I informed the people of Kayemor that I knew of an organization that funds […]
Location Refuge District, Parish of Trelawny, Jamaica Community Description Refuge is a poor rural community located in the hills of Trelawny, about 8 miles from Falmouth. It has approximately 130 households, and a population of about 500. Over 40% of the household heads are unemployed. The Community Center also serves as the Basic School, which […]
Location Muyongwe cell, in Rushashi sector, Gakenke District, Northern Province, Rwanda Community Description The Rushashi Health Center is located in the Northern Province of Rwanda (Gakenke District). The catchment population of the health center is 19,046 people. The local population consists mostly of farmers (potatoes, sugar cane, pineapples, passion fruit, manioc and corn) and cow […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Jessica Jackman. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to install an indoor toilet and sink at the school for the use of the students, teachers, and staff. Jessica reports: The school completed building the indoor bathrooms […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Andrew Oberstadt. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build 14 latrines in the village. Andrew reports: The participants started by gathering rocks and sand, digging their pits, and constructing wooden frames to build the cement […]
This project is to build three wells in different communities in northern Madgascar. The project will be carried out under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Rowan Braybrook. The project will benefit three towns in the commune of Anjangoveratra, district of Sambava: Antanandava, Anamboafo, and Marolamba, with a total population of 3,419, and no wells. […]
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 Hann Maristes Minor Prison, Dakar, Senegal Community Description Northeast of Downtown Dakar in district Hann Maristes is a youth prison. […]
Location Piscopampa, Mache District, Otuzco Province, La Libertad Department, Perú Community Description Piscopampa, a satellite community of Lluin, is located in the mountains of La Libertad at an altitude of approximately 3,350 meters (11,000 feet). It has a population of approximately 250, with about 50 households. Nearly half of the population is below the age […]