Location Njinikom, Boyo Division, North West Region, Cameroon Community Description Njinikom is in the North West region of Cameroon about an hour and a half outside of the regional capital, Bamenda. There are two catchments on Boyo Hill that provide community water to a number of areas and locations of Njinikom, including Bochain, Atukone, Anteinilah, […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Tysor Anderson. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a latrine facility to serve the maternity ward of the health center. Tysor reports: The Phnom Kravanh Health Center Latrine Project was a huge success. The latrine […]
Location Leach Commune, Phnom Kravanh District, Pursat Province, Cambodia Community Description Phnom Kravanh is located in rural Pursat province 35 km southwest of Pursat town and 215 km from Phnom Penh. Phnom Kravanh is a hub for more than 20 surrounding villages. The people from these villages come to Kravanh for the large market, bank, […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Arik Yetwin. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a water catchment and storage system for the school. Arik reports: The project has been completed. With joint support from district and village officials (including the Ilela […]
Location Ilela Village, Mbinga District, Ruvuma Region, Tanzania Community Description Ilela Village is located in the region of Ruvuma, in the district of Mbinga. Prior to the founding of Ilela in 1976, there existed two neighboring villages named Mikalanga and Malindino, both of which were founded in 1974. Thereafter, Ilela was founded by a consortium […]
Location Diouly Ker Mor, Kaffrine, Senegal Community Description Diouly Ker Mor lies 32 km southwest of the city of Kaffrine, in the Peanut Basin of Senegal. It is a small agrarian village with 11 households (9 of the Wolof cultural group while the other two are Pulaar du Nord), and between 180 and 250 inhabitants, […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Patrick Spencer. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a rainwater harvesting system for dormitories on the CATJA complex. Patrick reports: SCOPE OF WORK The scope of work as proposed and funded by Appropriate Projects was […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Elise Wojcik. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to install rain gutters along the roof of the Nyamanga Dispensary and the staff house. Elise reports: After receiving the Water Charity funds the Chairman of the Nyamanga Dispensary […]
Location Nyamanga Village, Karungu Division, Nyatike District, Nyanza Province, Kenya Community Description Nyamanga is a small village nestled along the shores of Lake Victoria, 6 km from the area market town of Sori, lying within the larger region of Karungu Division, Kenya. Although quite scenic due to the lake and the surrounding hills, it is […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Elise Wojcik. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to provide handwashing stations at the local health clinic and 4 nearby schools. Elise reports: Through the help of Water Charity, the community of Karungu was able construct 9 […]