Location Nyetane community, Mpolonjeni chiefdom, Lubombo region, Swaziland Community Description Nyetane is a small community located in the rural reaches of Mpolonjeni chiefdom. There are approximately 750 residents in the area spread over 120 homesteads. There are two small shops, a high school, a primary school, a preschool, and a Neighborhood Care Point (NCP). Some […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Stephen Cormier. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to rebuild a spring catchment. Stephen reports: The project was a smashing success. We (the community and local NGO) set out to use the funding provided by Water Charity […]
Location Kasyelia Village, Makueni County, Eastern Province, Kenya Community Description The Kayselia area is semi-arid and the river is seasonal, which means that it is usually without water. The community is very rural and most people are farmers. Kasyelia and Kyala villages are on both sides of the Ngwani River, and people from both villages […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Edward Rosenbaum. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a handwashing station at the public school in Messamena Village. Edward reports: The handwashing station in Messamena Village has been finished! We installed new gutters and built […]
Location Messamena, East Region, Cameroon Community Description Messamena Village is a small community of under 800 people, nestled deep within the tropical rainforest. There are vulnerable populations, such as the Baka Pygmies, that have suffered from modern-day slavery by local lumber companies. Problem Addressed Hygiene education is severely lacking in the East Region. It is […]
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 […]
Location Ilela Village, Mbinga District, Ruvuma Region, Tanzania Community Description Ilela Village is located in the region of Ruvuma, in the district of Mbinga. Prior to the founding of Ilela in 1976, there existed two neighboring villages named Mikalanga and Malindino, both of which were founded in 1974. Thereafter, Ilela was founded by a consortium […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Robert Snow. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a water storage system and install water heaters at the school. Robert reports: I am pleased to announce that the project was finished at my school! The […]