Location Krasnorechensk, Lugansk Oblast, Ukraine Community Description Krasnorechensk is a small village located the far east of Ukraine in the Lugansk Oblast, with a population of 3,400. The town is isolated geographically from the rest of the area. The town lacks clean water and a reliable source. Due to chemicals and geographical factors, the town […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Sonya Alexander. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a rainwater catchment and storage system at the school. Sonya reports: The Kabuga Primary School water containment project in Buhanda, Rwanda has been completed. The water […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Jen Richards. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build 2 latrines at the Fass Toucouleur Elementary School. Jen reports: The school latrine project in Fass Toucouleur began before the funds came in. I partnered up […]
Location Fetekou, Kerou Commune, Atacora Region, Benin Community Description Fetekou is a small community in the northwest of Benin, comprised mostly of farmers and local merchants. With less than 2,000 inhabitants, it provides vegetables for the entire commune of Kerou, as well as two other communes in the surrounding area. 70% of the population is […]
Location Boustane Diop, Patar Lia, Gossas, Ouadior, Fatick, Senegal Community Description Boustane Diop, one of three rural villages in the Boustane village cluster, is located in the rural community of Patar Lia, district of Gossas, arrondissment of Ouadior, region of Fatick, Senegal. Boustane Diop has a population of about 100 people, primarily children between the […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Allyson Junker. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build 10 to 15 cement-lined and covered latrines in the community of Goundaga. Allyson reports: I am happy to say that the Goundaga latrine project is complete! […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Meagan Gordon. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build handwashing stations for the two student bathrooms to complement the school project of repairing the bathrooms. Meagan reports: All four sinks have been completed as of […]
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 Dassilame Serere, Kaolack, Senegal Community Description Dassilame Serere is a small village of just over 500 people located in the […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Kaitlin Green. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to provide water for the community through a system comprised of a spring catchment box, an aqueduct system, neighborhood tap stands, and individual home rainwater catchment installations. Upon […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Lisa Barker. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to provide the Thmar Puok Primary School with water from the nearby pond for washing hands, flushing toilets, and watering the school vegetable garden. Lisa reports: The project […]