This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Bruce Kelsey. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to enlarge the current water supply pond and fix the hand-pumped well at the school. Bruce reports: Both phases of this project – the repair of the hand […]
Location Chum Kiri district, Kampot province, Cambodia Community Description Chum Kiri was founded in 1993, and is the newest and poorest district in the southern province of Kampot. It was one of the first areas captured by Khmer Rouge forces in the early 1970s and Pol Pot’s followers did not concede defeat in the area […]
Location Balai village, Kpandai District, Northern Region of Ghana, West Africa Community Description Balai is a pastoral village of approximately 2,000-3,000 residents. It is located in the northeast of the Northern Region of Ghana. Balai village is made up Nawuri people from Kpandai District. According to many people, Balai village is the birth place of […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Tobias Joel. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to extend the water system to provide for the irrigation of the community gardens. Tobias reports: The actual work consisted of digging a 94-meter trench between the community […]
Location Kolibantang, Wuli West District, The Gambia Community Description Kolibantang is located in the Upper River Region of The Gambia. The village includes 36 family compounds, with a population of nearly 525 people. The village is composed of two primary tribes. The composition of Kolibantang is 90% Mandinkas and 10% Fulas. The village is located […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Emily Van Mourick. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build restroom facilities at Ena’s Haven. Emily reports: The staff and operators of Ena’s Haven are most grateful for the funding they received from Appropriate Projects. […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Madeline Syzek. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build an 8-faucet handwashing station and water storage system at the school. Madeline reports: An 8-faucet hand washing station, equipped with a water storage system, was built […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Robert DeKay. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to replace handwashing stations at the school. Robert reports: The project at School № 9 has been completed. I waited a little while to make sure that every […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Emma Bunkley. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to provide water to the garden by extending the water line to the garden and installing a faucet. Emma reports: I am pleased to inform you that the […]
Location Saré Pathé Bouya, Department of Kolda, Region of Kolda, Senegal Community Description Saré Pathé Bouya is a village of approximately 500 people located in the region of Kolda in southern Senegal. It is about 7 km north of National Route 6 near Mampatim. Most of the population belongs to the Mandinka ethnic group, but […]