Location Yallal Ba village, Sabach Sanjal, North Bank Region, The Gambia Community Description The village is a very rural community, consisting of about 375-400 villagers. Almost all members of the village are subsistence farmers who farm peanuts, coos, or yellow corn. The village is sectioned by three sand roads. A large majority (~90%) of the […]
Location Bang Phai, Bang Mul Nak, Phichit, Thailand Community Description Bang Phai is a small village of 1,900 people, located in the southern part of Northern Thailand, about 5 hours north of Bangkok. The community is comprised mostly of rice field farmers and retired individuals who rely on their children to supplement their incomes. Most […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Jefferson Francisco. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to construct a gravity-fed water system to provide 6 families in this rural village with potable water. Jefferson reports: I completed this water project with the water committee […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Matthew Gardine. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. This project was to build a new well to provide potable water for community use, and also yield water for the irrigation of the community garden. To read Matthew’s final report […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Sue Akins. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a new drinking water station at the Bang Phai Primary School. Sue reports: This project resulted in the construction of a new and accessible drinking water […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Lorenzo Nava. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to establish a clean and reliable water supply to the dispensary. Lorenzo reports: Work on the Baricho Water Supply project started in January. Materials were purchased and transported […]
Location Namwera and Maliera Villages (Muloza), Mulanje district, Malawi Community Description Namwera and Maliera villages are 2 large, highly-populated villages located in the Muloza area of Mulanje district in southern Malawi. Both are located on the south eastern slope of Mulanje Mountain, along the Muloza river/Mozambique border, about 5 k apart. Each village has a […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Beau Gambold. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a new water tower for the school. Beau reports: The faculty of Nong Gae School were able to pick up the funding from Water Charity on […]
Location Zaragoza, Chimaltenango, Guatemala Community Description Rincón Grande is a small indigenous community located in the central region of Guatemala. The population is approximately 1,600 people. Many people in the community work in agriculture. It is known by the surrounding communities for its strawberries, but other crops include corn, beans, and squash. The people of […]
Location Thilogne, Department of Thilogne, Matam region, Senegal Community Description Thilogne is a rapidly growing town with a population of approximately 15,000. It is predominately Muslim, with a 95% Pulaar-speaking population that has a business and work focus on fishing, farming and herding. Because of its location on one of the main roads, goods and […]