Location Paraje Xoljoc, Aldea Pitzal, Momostenango, Totonicapan Community Description Paraje Xoljoc is located off of the Inter-American Highway on Km 210 heading towards Huehuetenango. It consists of approximately 1,000 inhabitants. The native language is known as K’iche’ (Quiche), but Spanish is spoken by over 99% of the men and is understood by most women. The […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Daniel Landeros. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a handwashing station at the school. Daniel reports: EORM Xoljoc parents’ committee was determined to finish the project by early January. They had no other option, given […]
Location Isla Saona, Altagracia Province, Dominican Republic Community Description The island of Saona is located off the South East point of the Dominican Republic. The island is a part of the Dominican Republic National Park system, Parque National del Este. Mano Juan, located one hour by boat from the port of Bayahibe, is the larger […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Ashley Buegler. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to drill a well to provide patients and health center staff easy access to clean water during the entire year. Ashley reports: I am pleased to tell you the […]
Location Tram Sarsaw Village, Bonteaymeas District, Kampot Province, Cambodia Community Description Samrong Leu Health Center is located in Tram Sarsaw Village, on National Highway 31, which is approximately 70 Kilometers from Kampot Town. The health center has a staff of 8 people, serves 11 surrounding villages and supports 2,492 families. Most of the families are […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Maggie Day. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to install a rainwater catchment and storage system, consisting of gutters, downpipes, and 2 tanks, for the Ha Mali Community Center. Maggie reports: The preschool students and Community Center […]
Location Canton Santa Cruz, Santiago de la Frontera, Santa Ana, El Salvador Community Description The village of Santa Cruz is located about 55 kilometers northwest of the city of Santa Ana near the border with Guatemala. Santa Cruz has a population of 362 inhabitants living in 129 houses, a school that includes 180 students, and […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Jacqueline Lauer. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a well at the Primary/Secondary School #11538 Pativilca as a source of water for drinking, sanitation, handwashing, and gardening. Jacqueline reports: I am happy to say that […]
Location Caserio Pativilca, Pitipo District, Lambayeque Region, Peru Community Description Caserio Pativilca is a small, rural community located on the northern coast of Peru, near the city of Chiclayo. It has a population of about 800 people living in 150 households. It is located very near to the protected, dry forest “Bosque de Pomac”. Due […]
Location Village of Adrenilaivelo, Commune of Mahazoarivo, District of Fandriana, Madagascar Community Description Andrenilaivelo is a livestock and farming community of approximately 200-250 people located in the central highlands of Madagascar. There are 25 households of mostly (98%) farmers of rice, cassava and sweet potatoes. A lot of the women are also grass mat weavers. […]