Location Limoncarro, Guadalupe, La Libertad, Peru Community Description Limoncarro is a small coastal town in northern Peru with a population of about 5,000 people. It is primarily an agricultural community that grows mainly corn and rice crops. Most families live in houses made of adobe bricks, with dirt floors and cook their meals with firewood. […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer David Nacmanie. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to manage the solid waste in the community to protect the river. David reports: The Mulivai Sanitation and Water Protection Project was initiated and completed by the Mulivai […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Carolyn Vopelak. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a sink and septic tank for the school. Carolyn reports: The construction of the handwashing station with 6 faucets and septic tank at EORM Las Colmenas […]
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 at the school and construct a fence around the school. Ann Marie reports: On behalf of the entire Barkedji community, thank you […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Amber Ray. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. This project was to install 46 rainwater harvesting systems and tanks at convenient locations throughout the village. Amber reports: The Malobi Clean Drinking Water Project was completed in June. My host […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Whitney Farmer. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to purchase and install a water filter for the kitchen of the school to provide clean water for cooking and drinking. Whitney reports: The Kharkov Gymnasium #82 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 and upgrade the sanitation facilities at The Creative House for Children. Emily reports: We completed our most recent water project! Project funds were matched by a […]
Location Bira, Tambacounda Region, Senegal Community Description Bira is a rural farming community of about 1,500 people located halfway between Dialocoto and Missirah in the Tambacounda region of Senegal. The village is about 70% Jaxanke, with the remaining 30% Pulaar. The village is located 7 km off the main road, and is surrounded by fields, […]
Location Lahokrasang community forest, Moo 8, Tambon Khaokok, Amphur Prakonchai, Buri Ram Province, Thailand Community Description In the driest Northeastern region of Thailand, known as Isaan, is nestled a village named Lahokgrasang. This is rice farming territory and during the rainy season, the emerald fields stretch on for miles around. Thirty years ago, due to […]
Location 4th district, Baruun-Urt Town, Sukhbaatar Province, Mongolia Community Description Baruun-Urt is the capital of Sukhbaatar Aimag (province), which is located in eastern Mongolia, bordering China. The city is 550 km away from the largest city and capital of Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar. Sukhbaatar Aimag itself is a small province of about 55,000 people, of which about […]