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 Faraba, Senegal Community Description Meet Mamadou Barry, Abou and Jacob. Mamadou Barry has a huge passion for Senegal and particularly […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteers Marcie Todd and Garrison Harward. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. Marcie and Garrison report: This pump has been a long time in the making. We initially did the village meetings before the rainy season, prepped the well cap […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Katherine Steed. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a handwashing station outside of the public toilet at the school. Katherine reports: Appropriate Projects’ funding has allowed for the installation of a water tank, sink, […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Oliver Cole. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to improve four wells in Bangu Village. Oliver reports: I am happy to report that the Bangu Village Well Improvement project is completed. Thanks to the Tea Research […]
Location Solugan, Tacabamba District, Chota Province, Department of Cajamarca, Peru Community Description Solugan, a rural mountain hamlet of 62 families, is widely recognized as one of the poorest communities in the district of Tacabamba in Cajamarca, Peru. Economically the community relies on small-scale agriculture, growing sugar cane and sweet potatoes, but erosion and poor soil […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Amy Studenic. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to connect the health center’s existing water source to the hospitalization rooms for men, women and children, one consultation room and a laboratory room. Amy reports: Thanks to […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Matt McLaughlin. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to fabricate a mold for casting concrete bio-sand filters. Matt reports: In January of 2010, I began discussing with Ibrahima Gueye (then director of the UAP – a […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Kelsey Hedrick. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to repair the two wells at the hospital. Kelsey reports: The well project went extremely well (no pun intended)! It was a very successful project. Dr. Kim Samul, […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Christopher Brown. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to repair the aqueduct bringing water to the community. Christopher reports: We are at the height of our rainy season and the repairs made last April have proved […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Wells Brown. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to restore an existing hand pump well to working order. Wells reports: As of Thursday morning the overhauling and maintenance process was completed and the men and women […]