This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Layne Anderson. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a system comprised of a well, pump, and storage tank to provide the children with convenient daily access to clean water for drinking, cooking, bathing, and […]
This project is made possible through the partnership of WATER CHARITY and the NATIONAL PEACE CORPS ASSOCIATION. Location Xelajú Chico, Barrio Reforma and Hector Paniaguas in Southern Chiapas, Mexico Community Description The City of Motozintla is located in a deep valley formed by three rivers. Heavy deforestation over 20 years ago caused so much damage to […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Anna Lieth. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. Anna Reports: I am proud to announce the completion of the Ait Khoujmane and Ait Issoumoor Latrine Project! We have completed 35 sustainable two-pit latrines in the community, reaching a total of 210 residents, including 60 women, 54 men, and 96 children/adolescents. At the end of the project, 69 community members had […]
This project is made possible through the collaboration of Water Charity and the National Peace Corps Association. Location Niamina Dankunku and Niamina West Districts, Central River Region–South, The Gambia Community Description Remote, rural villages along the river that are all struggling with clean water access, and the related health issues. Problem Addressed Many of these rural villages […]
This project is made possible through the partnership of WATER CHARITY and the NATIONAL PEACE CORPS ASSOCIATION. Location of project: Taraclia, Taraclia district, Moldova Description of project community: Taraclia is a town in the south of the Republic of Moldova with a population of about 13,500. The southern region of the country is more arid and experiences […]
Location Krava Village, Krava Commune, Baray District, Kampong Thom Province, Cambodia Community Description Krava Health Center serves 24 villages and 3 communes, around 20,000 people. It is a rural farming area and sits a little over 15 km from the national road. Most of the population is uneducated about hygiene practices. Problem Addressed The health […]
Location Ait Khoujmane and Ait Issoumoor, Midelt Province, Morocco Community Description Ait Khoujmane and Ait Issoumoor are two adjacent farming villages about 10 kilometers from the town of Er-Rich in Midelt Province. Most of the residents are of limited resources. Problem Addressed Few of the residents have bathrooms, and many use fields or the area […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Elena Neibaur. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build 3 rainwater capture and storage systems and install 20 water filtration systems. Watch Elena’s great video about this project entitled Rainwater Harvesting Project in Puebla, Mexico : […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Lindsay D’Amato. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to install a solar-powered water system consisting of a solar panel, electric pump, storage tank, and piping to the homes. Lindsay reports: This project has been completed on […]
Location Akid, Muambong, Bangem Sub-Division, Kupe-Manenguba Division, SW Region, Cameroon Community Description Akid is comprised of a group of fewer than 100 people, all of whom work as farmers. The residents are very poor and mainly earn money through the sale of coffee. The community is very remote from the neighboring towns, and thus has […]