This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Jessica May-San Yu. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to provide water for the Perani Primary School by running a water line from the community water supply to the school. Jessica reports: Immediately after receiving funds, […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Elisa Law. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to implement a solid waste management program by building 10 community rubbish bins and stands along the main road of the community. Elisa reports: The project has been […]
This project is part of our 52 Pumps in 52 Weeks Program, being implemented by Peace Corps Volunteers Marcie Todd and Garrison Harward. To read about the program and follow its progress, CLICK HERE. Location Salamata, Kolda, Senegal Community Description 13 k from Kolda along the main pothole-filled road into town lies the larger village […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Elizabeth Thompson. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a latrine at the support center. Elizabeth reports: The purpose of this project was to build a latrine at the HIV/AIDS support center. The structure, built […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Elizabeth Thompson. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to repair the non-functioning hand pump to provide potable water for the village. Elizabeth reports: This project was to repair one of the two hand pumps in the […]
Location Medina Serigne Mass, North Bank Region, The Gambia Community Description Medina Serigne Mass is located in the North Bank region of The Gambia. It is a community of approximately 2,000 people, predominantly of the Wolof ethnic group. It is the home village of the Grand Imam of The Gambia, and is host to many […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteers Adrian Martinez and Marcie Todd. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. Marcie reports: When one pulls water traditionally, one grabs the bucket, usually off of the ground, drops the rope into the well and then flips the bucket upside […]
This project is part of our 52 Pumps in 52 Weeks Program, being implemented by Peace Corps Volunteers Marcie Todd and Garrison Harward. To read about the program and follow its progress, CLICK HERE. Location Samba Diaba, Kolda, Senegal Community Description Sare Samba Diaba is a small village located east of Kolda near the miniature […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Yasmin Fazelinia. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a rope pump and cover for the well at the women’s garden. Yasmin reports: As the rainy season comes to an end, the residents of Faraba […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteers Marcie Todd, Garrison Harward, and Kyle Deboy. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. Garrison reports: This pump was our second install for the day, and from the moment we began, the clouds started building and we heard thunder in […]