Location Vaalbank (aka Libangeni), Mpumalanga Province, South Africa Community Description Vaalbank, located about 90 km NE of Pretoria, is about 1 sq mile in area, and the extension area adjoining it about a third that size. All but a few of the streets are dirt. This region of South Africa is very water-challenged. Although most houses […]
Location Barkedji, Linguere Department, Louga Region, Senegal Community Description Barkedji is a vibrant community 35 kilometers southeast of the departmental capital, Linguere, in the Louga Region. It is nestled in the semi-arid region of the Sahel in the center of Senegal, and consists of approximately 250 family compounds. Due to a highly transient community of […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Ann Marie Albright. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to construct a water tap near the newly constructed bathroom facilities and basin. Ann Marie reports: From each of the students, parents and teachers at Barkedji Sud […]
Location Barkedji, Linguere Department, Louga Region, Senegal Community Description The vibrant community of Barkedji is 35 kilometers southeast of the departmental capital, Linguere, nestled in the semi-arid region of the Sahel. The community is home to approximately 250 family compounds. The population, consisting largely of subsistence farmers and animal herders, fluctuates between 2,000 and 4,000 […]
This project is made possible through the partnership of WATER CHARITY and the NATIONAL PEACE CORPS ASSOCIATION. LocationHagati Secondary School (Mbinga), Ruvuma Tanzania Community DescriptionHagati Secondary school is a small government school in rural Tanzania, about 2 hours southwest of Mbinga. There are approximately 285 students and 30 teachers at the school, with about half […]
This project has been completed on schedule and within budget under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Brian Sisco. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. Brian reports: After picking up the funds I met with the ESSS Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and along with a representative we went and purchased the pipes […]
Location Ozurgeti, Guria, Georgia Community Description Guria is a region in Western Georgia located near the Black Sea, and is comprised of several small villages and the regional capital of Ozurgeti. The Guria region suffers from exceedingly high unemployment resulting largely in the economic depression of the entire area. Currently almost all of the factories […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Rachael Evarts. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to repair and upgrade the bathroom and install a water tank at the Guria Youth Resource Center. Rachael reports: The process began with the installation of the new water […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Emily Watson. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to repair the piping system that supplies water to the restroom and storage area of the organization. Emily reports: The project has been completed. Project funds were used for […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Sean Fredericks. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to renovate the bathroom and shower facilities at the Akhaltsikhe Boys’ Fitness Center. Sean reports: This project was designed to renovate the shower and toilet facilities at the […]