This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Lucas Elenitsky. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to provide accessible water taps in the village. Lucas reports: The Nessa water project has been completed and was a huge success. With the help of Water Charity and […]
Location Nessa Village, Mulanje, Southern Region, Malawi Community Description Nessa is a highly populated community located on the southern side of Mount Mulanje. The village currently has 783 households and a total population of 3,136 people. Economically, the village consists of low-income farmers who grow cash crops such as tea and pineapple to sell, so […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Maxx Mann. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a rainwater catchment system to provide water for all of the needs of the school. Maxx reports: Scope This project was geared toward educating lower primary school […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Taylor Warren. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to provide running water and three hand washing stations at the preschool and elementary school. Taylor reports: All 3 tanks have been installed and are in operation. In December, […]
Location Bamkoto, Kaffrine, Senegal Community Description Bamkoto is a small village in Kaffrine, comprised of 160 people living in 8 compounds. Problem Addressed There is only one latrine in the village. For most adults and children, the only place to urinate and defecate is in the surrounding fields. The lack of a proper waste disposal […]
Location Rwamagana, Eastern Province, Rwanda Community Description Rwamagana is located in the Eastern Province of Rwanda. The majority of the population farm, many subsistence. The Eastern Province has very high rates of intestinal and waterborne illnesses, many of which are Neglected Tropical Diseases. Excel Bilingual Nursery and Primary School is committed to preparing its students for […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Malcolm Cunningham. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to install a rainwater collection and storage system for Excel Bilingual Nursery and Primary School. Malcolm reports: I worked with a local contractor on identifying the materials and […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Emma Martz. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. Emma’s conclusion summary: Scope of the Project The Loumbol Samba Abdul Middle School Latrine and Hand Washing project were intended to provide a latrine for the local middle school as well as […]
Location Fodé Bayo Health Hut (Casse de Santé), in the village of Fodé Bayo, Senegal, West Africa Community Description Fodé Bayo is a small Mandinka village of 197, settled deep in the bush of Kolda, Senegal. While living in the jungle provides for a beautiful, lush environment, the distance from the road is restricting. The […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Mary Cadwallender. To read about the beginning of the project, ClICK HERE. The project was to replace the broken pump and create a new well cap and pulley system for the central well in village. Mary reports: The broken pump was removed and a […]