This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Tisa Kunkee. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a well at the primary school in the village of Amindratombo to provide drinking water for the students. Tisa reports: The primary school director, teachers, students and […]
Location Village of Amindratombo, Commune Rural Sahambavy, District Lalangina, Madagascar Community Description The community of Sahambavy, located in the southern highlands of Madagascar, consists of approximately 17,000 people spread across 10 villages. Sahambavy is known for all of the tea production in Madagascar, is a stop on the last operating train routes in country, and […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Sonia Morhange. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a centrally-located, 20,000 liter water tank to provide clean water to the residents of the village. Sonia reports: Project PlanningImena village, located in the Kimironko Sector of […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Jennifer Ambrose. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to install 5 handwashing stations at Groupe Scolaire Nyagatare. Jennifer reports: The Groupe Scolaire Nyagatare Handwashing Station Project has been completed. The funds were used to purchase supplies, including […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Rachelle Reynoso. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to repair the double pump in Basori. Rachelle reports: I worked with the water committee, comprised of the Kafoo (area) leaders, to begin to talk about the water […]
Location Terebovlya, Ternopilska Oblast, Ukraine Community Description Terebovlya is a small town of around 15,000 people. It is the rayon center of the Terebovlya Rayon, and the second oldest town in the Oblast (first recorded mention in 1097 A.D.). The Terebovlya Gymnasium was first opened in 1907. Today, the original school building is host to […]
This project has been completed under the technical direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Leah Ferrebee. To read about the beginning of this project, CLICK HERE. The project was for the construction of a well at the Rehoboth Children’s Home, Inc. (RCHI), to be used as a source of potable water, and to supply the garden area […]
Location Santa Maria, Camiling, Philippines Community Description Santa Maria, Camiling, is a small rural farming community in the central Luzon region of the Philippines. Rehoboth Children’s Home, Inc. (RCHI) is a non-profit, non-government organization that currently cares for 51 youth between the ages of 8-20 who have been orphaned, abandoned, or neglected by their families. […]
Location Dongchaphru Temple School, Dongchaphru Village, Muang District, Phichit Province, Thailand Community Description Dongchaphru Village is a small, rural community that derives the majority of its income from farming (primarily rice). Some families are wage laborers at the local brick works or work in construction. Wage laborer incomes are at approximately 3,500 Bhat/month (or $117 […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Emily Ruskin. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to install 6 sinks at the school to be used for handwashing and brushing teeth. Emily reports: The original concern I discussed with the new principal of the school […]