This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Ashleigh Baker. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build 15 latrines in Kounsi. Ashleigh reports: The Kounsi latrine project has been completed according to plan. The entire population of Kounsi will now have access to a […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Ciera Smith. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to provide access to safe and clean water for the school and to provide water for the community women’s garden. Ciera reports: The scope of the project was to […]
Location Kerewan Dumbokono, Upper Fuladu District, Central River Region, The Gambia Community Description Kerewan Dumbokono is a small Mandinka village located in the Central River Region of The Gambia. Most villagers depend on coos and groundnut (peanuts) for sustenance while most of the women work in the nearby rice fields, which are about 5 km […]
This project, to build a rainwater catchment system at the school., has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Glenn Holzer. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. Glenn completed his Peace Corps service and returned to Texas. He reported that by the time he had left, he had bought the […]
Location Kongei, Tanga, Tanzania Community Description Kogei is a small fairly-new village, located 15 km from Lushoto in the Usambara Mountains. It was a sub-village until 5 years ago. Most villagers are subsistence farmers. Rainwater projects have proven successful in the area, as the rainy season is substantial. The main feature of Kogei is its […]
Location Morifi Ha Belo, Butha Buthe, Lesotho Community Description St. Alphones Primary School is located in the village of Morifi Ha Belo, approximately 5 km from Butha Buthe camptown. The student population is over 500. Eight different villages are represented among the student body. The school is a central meeting place for community members and […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer James Kruger. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to construct a rainwater catchment system at the school. James reports: The project was a tremendous success. Soon after we received the requested funds, we purchased all needed materials […]
Location Mikai village, Kakelo location, Oyugis town, Nyanza region, Kenya Community Description Mikai is a small village in Nyanza Province, Rochuonyo South District, Kasipul Division. It is located approximately 100 km south of Kisumu, and about 10 km north of Oyugis, the closest town. The total population is around 17,000. The Good Hope Primary School […]
Location Kabacoto, department of Nioro du Rip, region of Kaolack, Senegal Community Description Kabacoto, meaning “House of Brothers” in the local Pulaar language, is a close-knit village located in the heart of Senegal’s Peanut Basin about a kilometer from the salty Bao Balon River, which provides the village with much of its fish for its […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Amanda Grossi. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build 7 pit latrines in Kabacoto. Amanda reports: The latrine project of Kabacoto successfully constructed 7 pit latrines to improve the hygienic conditions of 8 families in the […]