This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Joey Johnston. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to construct 12 simple cement-lined and capped pit latrines. Joey reports: The people of Ngouye Marie are thankful that there is now a functional latrine in each family compound. […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Natalie Rooks. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to install a water filter in the kindergarten kitchen. Natalie reports: The water filter installation project at the Svetlii kindergarten has been successfully completed! Upon receiving the money, the […]
Location Svetlii, Comrat raion, a semi-autonomous region of Gagauzia, Republic of Moldova Community Description Svetlii is a small village located in southern Moldova. It is part of the raion of Comrat, and is located in the semi-autonomous region of Gagauzia. Russian is the primary language spoken, in addition to a mixture of Bulgarian, Gagauzian, and […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Sarah Sisaye. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a latrine for disabled students at the Siyombe Primary School. Sarah reports: The Siyombe Primary School Special Latrine Project was successfully completed on June 19, 2012. The […]
Location Namirama Sub-Location, Bunyala East Location, Navakholo Division, Kakamega Central District, Western Province, Kenya Community Description Siyombe community is situated in a remote rural region of Kenya near River Nzoia, bordering Bungoma District. It is generally underdeveloped, and is dominated by a lack of education and poor health, which have led to poverty. Siyombe community […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Jackie Allen. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to construct 15 latrines in Diara Pont. Jackie reports: I started the project by going to the hardware store and purchasing the materials. I then had to seek transport […]
Location Diara Pont, Kedougou, Senegal Community Description Diara Pont is a small rural community 75 km east of Kedougou in southeastern Senegal. Over the three sectors of the community (Bow Pella, Diara Pont, and Gure Lingere), there are between 35 and 40 compounds, with about 200 people. The vast majority of residents are farmers, with […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Amber Gomes. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a rainwater catchment system at the school. Amber reports: The tank was installed at Ititu Primary school at the initiative of the head-mistress, assistant deputy and parents. […]
Location Katangini Town, Katangini Zone, Kalawa Division, Eastern Province, Kenya Community Description Kalawa Division is situated in the desert, and while there is enough rain during the rainy seasons, the dry months (February, March, August, September, October, and November) are difficult. Ititu Primary School has 467 students, 255 male and 212 female, and 18 teachers. […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Arik Yetwin. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a water catchment and storage system for the school. Arik reports: Ilela Primary School Nyota Head Teacher Erick Ndunguru reflected: “In the span of two days, my […]