Location Minteh Kunda, Central Baddibu District, North Bank Division, The Gambia Community Description Minteh Kunda is a Mandinka community of about 1,000 people. There is a lower basic school and a small clinic in the village. Three months ago a tap system was constructed in Minteh Kunda. Since the construction was completed, water has become far […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Jeremy Goldsmith. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to provide a water supply for irrigation of three garden sites inside the Minteh Kunda Lower Basic School. Jeremy reports: My counterpart, Kaymo Marang, a former headmaster at Minteh […]
Location Westphalia District, St. Andrew Parish, Jamaica Community Description Westphalia is a very rural community north of Kingston, Jamaica, in the Blue Mountains. It is home to about 500 people who are primarily farmers of the famous Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee. The community has been largely overlooked in the past 50 years, especially in terms […]
Location Nyarugenge District, Kigali, Rwanda Community Description Groupe Scolaire Sainte Famille has a long history of educating the children of Rwanda’s capital, Kigali. Established in 1913, it is Kigali city’s first school. Currently, the G. S. Sainte Famille is one of nine Basic Education Schools serving the Nyarugenge District of Kigali. The school currently has […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Anna Cowell. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to purchase and erect twelve hand washing stations at locations near toilet blocks and throughout the school grounds. Anna reports: Thanks to the generosity of Water Charity and its […]
Location Marembilia, commune de Kokofata, cercle de Kita, Kayes region, Mali Community Description Marembilia is a small village of 500 people, mostly Malinke, and virtually all subsistence farmers. Potable water is their primary concern. Most drinking water is taken from traditional wells, which are susceptible to high contamination. There is one fully operational pump at the […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Eric Braaten. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to restore the pumps in the village to full functionality to provide for the potable water needs of the village, and to provide additional facilities for irrigation and tending […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Laura Alexander. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to provide running hot water for the school dormitory. Laura reports: I am writing to inform you that the Jargalant School Dormitory Project has been completed. After receiving the […]
Location Jargalant town, Orkhon region, Mongolia Community Description Jargalant — popularly known as “Ulaan Tolgoi” or “Red Head” — is situated in Orkhon province, in the central, northern region of the country. It was founded in 1978, and there were many Russians among its early planners and residents. It is situated about 30 km outside […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Kimberly Hall. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a water storage facility and handwashing station at the Diagaly Primary School. Kimberly reports: With additional community contributions, the hand washing/water storage project was extended to surrounding […]