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 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 […]
This project is part of our 52 Pumps in 52 Weeks Program, being implemented by Peace Corps Volunteers Marcie Todd and Garrison Harward. To read about the program and follow its progress, CLICK HERE. LocationDaro Keur Ibrahima Signane, Fatick, Senegal Community DescriptionDaro is located just off the laterite road going from Toubacouta to Saloum Diane. We […]
Location Unión Cantinil, Huehuetenango, Guatemala Community Description Unión Cantinil is a newly-minted municipality located deep in the highlands in Northern Huehuetenango. Formed as a union five years ago between two largely ignored villages, they have for the first time been able to help themselves and make development a real priority in the area. They now […]
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 […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Jay Pusey. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to improve the quality of the water for students by installing a central water purifier and new pipes in the washroom. Jay reports: On behalf of our community I […]
Location Svitaz, Ukraine Community Description The village of Svitaz, with a population of 2,500 people, is located in the northwestern corner of Ukraine, near the borders of Poland (15 km) and Belarus (22 km). The village is located east of a natural border, called The River Bug, and in the heart of the Shatsk National […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Amy Cross. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build and improve wells in the community. Amy reports: I completed the project shortly before being transferred to a new site. Four wells were improved. The volunteer who […]
Location Shatsk, Ukraine Community Description The town of Shatsk, with 6,000 people, is located in the northwestern corner of Ukraine, near the borders of Poland (15 km) and Belorussia (22 km). The town is located east of a natural border, called The River Bug, and in the heart of the Shatsk National Natural Park which […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Jennifer Ambrose. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. This project was to purchase and install four 50-liter water tanks, which will serve as handwashing stations near the latrines and near the classrooms. Jennifer reports: The Saint Leonard School Handwashing Station […]