Location Paraje Tzanjon, Momostenango, Totonicapan, Guatemala Community Description Paraje Tzanjon is located approximately 4 km off of the Inter-American Highway. It is part of the Municipality of Momostenango, Department of Totonicapan. It is home to approximately 300 families totaling 800 inhabitants. 166 children attend the Escuela Oficial Rural Mixta (EORM) Tzanjon. Ten parents form a […]
Location Dimboli, Kedougou, Senegal Community Description Dimboli is the capital of the Dimboli Community Rurale, located about 40 km South East of Kedougou City. It has a population of about 1,500 people, most of whom are between the ages of 5-18 years of age. Home to the only college in the Community Rurale, Dimboli is […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Christopher Cintas. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to upgrade the well at the Dimboli community garden and fruit tree orchard by increasing its depth and reinforcing its walls. Christopher reports: The process and completion of the […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Elizabeth MacAfee. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to extend the pipeline to bring water from the village well to the primary school, and build a spigot to provide easy access to the water. Elizabeth reports: Thank […]
Location Svetlii, Comrat Raion, Semi-Autonomous State of Gagauzia, Moldova Community Description Svetlii is a small village located in southern Moldova. It is part of the raion of Comrat, and is located in the semi-autonomous region of Gagauzia. Svetlii is located on a major highway that links Chisinau to the south of Moldova and receives frequent […]
Location Paraxaj, San Juan Comalapa, Chimaltenango, Guatemala Community Description The people of Paraxaj (pronounced “Para-shock”) live without water in one-room abodes with dirt floors, made of scrap metal. They cook over open fires inside the home. They have no toilets, no showers, and no viable means to change their circumstances. There are approximately 500 families […]
This project was completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Ryan Walsh. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was originally designed to build 25 latrines in the community. However, it evolved to be much more. Ryan reports: The infrastructure project in Paraxaj started out with the idea of building […]
Location Ban Na, Nakhon Nayok, Thailand Community Description Nakhon Nayok is one of the central provinces of Thailand. The Administrative Division of Ban Na is in the western part of the province. This project is located on a property centrally located near the Senior Center, Health Center, and the Sub-district Administration Office (SAO), with easy […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Toni Castellucci. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to provide the water and sanitation facilities for the community museum. Toni reports: Upon receipt of funds, the community met to review submitted bids for the materials and labor […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Natalie Rooks. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to replace eroded piping and install new fixtures in the bathroom at the school. Natalie reports: The Svetlii School Bathroom Project aimed at providing working indoor bathrooms and handwashing […]