Location Mamadou Badjefa, Kolda, Senegal Community Description Mamadou Badjefa is a village in Kolda with a population of about 150 people, located less than 2 kilometers north of the main road, across a seasonal river. Mamadou Badjefa’s women’s group has a community garden that was initially funded through a grant paired with a 30% community […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Jackie Allen. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to construct 10 latrines in Etchilo. Jackie reports: The project has been completed according to plan. A hardware store recently opened up in the market town of Salemata, just […]
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 Akhaltsikhe, Akhaltsikhe municipality, Samtskhe-Javakheti Region, Republic of Georgia Community Description The town of Akhaltsikhe serves as the capital of the Samtskhe-Javakheti region located in southwest Georgia. According to data collected during the 2002 census, 46,134 individuals live in the city and surrounding villages (approximately 20,000 in the city proper). Akhaltiskhe is a diverse city, […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Margaret Guin. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a rainwater harvesting system to provide water for drinking and irrigation of the school’s crops and trees. Margaret reports: The project was completed by three local fundis. […]
Location Magunga Village, Suba District, Nyanza Province, Kenya Community Description Magunga is a rural community located in the southwest corner of Kenya just a few kilometers southwest of Lake Victoria. It is a close-knit village, situated in the middle of the scenic Gwassi Hills in Suba district. Due to deforestation and unsustainable farming practices, the […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Joohee Lee. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to install a sewage system and to replace the sink and wash area divider at the school. Joohee reports: It is with pleasure to report the completion of the […]
Location Sovetskiy, AR Crimea, Ukraine Community Description Sovetskiy district is located in a rural area, the northeast part of AR Crimea. It consists of 40 small family farming villages mainly producing grains and vegetables. Its population of approximately 35,000 is ethnically diverse with Ukrainian, Russian, Crimean Tartar, and other minorities. Sovetskiy District Music School started […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Kelley Gallagher. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to provide running water throughout the school to serve 3 additional bathrooms and the kitchen. Kelley reports: The project was completed successfully and on time. With the money from […]