Location Usuk, Katakwi District, Uganda Community Description Usuk Secondary School is a government-run school located in rural northeast Uganda. Water is generally obtained from boreholes. There is currently no electricity in the area. The school has approximately 700 mixed boarding and day students in 6 different grades. Science classes are mandatory for the first 4 […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Olivia Clark. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a new toilet and washing facility for the residents of the At Toyyibin boarding house. Olivia reports: The At Toyyibin Boarding House Sanitation project was implemented […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Shaina Holm. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to install an indoor bathroom at the school. Shaina reports: The project was completed a week before Peace Corps Volunteers were evacuated from Ukraine due to security concerns. […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Christin Spoolstra. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to repair an unused well, build a tower, and install a water tank, pump, and piping. Christin reports: Construction was delayed several times on this project. First, although […]
Location Chaema Village, Mulanje District, Southern Region, Malawi Community Description Chaema is a densely populated community located on the southern side of Mount Mulanje. The village currently has 512 households and a total population of 2,275 people. Economically, the village consists of low-income farmers who grow cash crops like tea and pineapple to sell so […]
Location Guague Cherif, Departement Foundiougne, Region Fatick, Senegal Community Description Guague Cherif is located in the Saloum River Delta, 12 km from Foundiougne, and 7 km from Djilor. It is a 60% Ethnic Serer community, with minority populations of Wolof and Serakhole, with nearly 1,000 inhabitants. Problem Addressed There is a lack of fresh, potable […]
Location Rabyian, Sampang District, East Java Province, Indonesia Community Description Madura is a small island placed just to the northeast of the island of Java, in the East Java province of Indonesia. Madura is split into four regencies. Within the Sampang regency lays the small village of Rabiyan. Rabiyan is located 40 km north of […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Chrissie Faupel. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a well at the Diakhaba Health Post. Chrissie reports: The Diakhaba Health Post Well Project has finally been completed! The people of Diakhaba were beside themselves […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Rebecca Rowson. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to purchase and install a 2,500-liter water storage tank and rainwater catchment system to supplement the daily water needs of the school. Rebecca reports: The project to purchase […]