Location Etchilo, Kédougou, Senegal Community Description Kédougou is located in southeastern Senegal. The main sources of income are agriculture, small-scale commerce, construction, and gold mining. Etchilo is a Catholic Basari community within a majority Pulaar and Muslim area. The people speak an unwritten language and continue strong traditions involving ceremonies with traditional dress and songs, […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Lorraine Perricone – Dazzo. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build 15 high-quality latrines in Diouly Ker Mor. Lorraine reports: The project at my Peace Corps site is completed. Over the past month, 6 workers have […]
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 […]
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 […]