This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Bryna Bettis. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to improve the quality of the drinking water by installing a 5-stage reverse osmosis water filter. Bryna reports: Pushkina Secondary School has completed their water project and as a […]
Location Pushkina village, Sovetskiy Region, Autonomous Republic of Crimea, Ukraine Community Description Founded by a handful of Russian settlers during the reign of Catherine the Second, Pushkina village has grown considerably. It is currently home to a population of 1,142 people and has an Orthodox church, a mosque, six stores, a bar, a rural library, […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Thomas Wagner. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a latrine structure at the school. Thomas reports: I would like to report that the school latrine in Padaf, Kaolack, Senegal has been completed. My counterpart and […]
Location Padaf, Kaolack, Senegal Community Description Padaf is a farming community in the region of Kaolack, Senegal. It is located toward the center of Senegal, above The Gambia, and backs up to a large saltwater tributary to the Gambia River. This spacious village consists of 132 households. The residents are heavily reliant upon the harvests […]
Location Chebunyo, Bomet District, South Rift, Kenya Community Description Chebunyo is one of the largest trading centers in the district. It is located about 1 ½ hour off the tarmac road. Despite the poor infrastructure, people come from all over the South Rift region to trade and sell livestock, dairy, foods, and other materials. The […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Raychel Hebron. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to repair the concrete water holding tank, install a rainwater catchment system, and build a handwashing station. Raychel reports: We have successfully completed the project at Mwande Primary School […]
Location Kila Kala Ward, Morogoro, Mororogo Municipal, Morogoro Region, Tanzania Community Description Morogoro town is located 180 km west of Dar es Salaam. Morogoro is home to several universities, secondary schools, and primary schools. Mwande Primary School is located 4 km from the center of town. Currently, there are 350 students and 25 teachers. The […]
Location Ambavala, Fenerive-Est District, Toamasina Province, Madagascar Community Description The village of Ambavala is located on the tropical and beautiful northeast coast of the island nation of Madagascar, about six miles north of the nearest town, Fenerive-Est, and just a short walk from the edge of the Indian Ocean. The name translates to “at the […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Brynna Hoggard. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a concrete well in Ambavala. Brynna reports: I’m happy to report that the well in Ambavala is officially done! The funds received from Water Charity were primarily […]
Location Samba Tako, Fulladu West District, The Gambia Community Description Samba Taco is a small Fulla village 6 Kilometers from Bansang. The village has no electricity or running water. Farming and livestock are the main forms of “jobs” in the village. The Ndikiri Kunda Lower Basic School hosts approximately 200 students, grades pre-kindergarten to grade […]