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 […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Jennifer Swanson. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to repair and rejuvenate the existing underground rainwater holding tank and pipes located at Namiyonga B Primary School. Jennifer reports: After receiving assistance from Water Charity, the process of […]
Location Nyamanga Village, Sori/Karungu, Nyanza, 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. It is quite scenic due to the lake and the surrounding hills, but also quite isolated. A […]
Location Namiyonga, Newala, Mtwara, Tanzania Community Description The village of Namiyonga is located in Newala District within Mtwara Region in Southeastern Tanzania, where approximately 1,700 people reside. Namiyonga is located on the Makonde Plateau where the tribal language is Kimakonde. Up on the plateau, the weather is usually fairly hot and humid, with the occasional […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Hannah Vick. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to clean up sewage hazards and build two clean-water septic tanks. Hannah reports: I’m happy to report the Kebemer Correctional Facility Sanitation Project complete before the rains arrived! After […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Jeffrey Deppa. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a 1,200-liter water storage tank at MATI. Jeffrey reports: The water tank building project using plastic bottles was very successful. Not only did the project get completed, […]