Location Paraje Nuevo Progreso, Canton Pahaj, Santa Lucía Utatlan, Sololá, Guatemala Community Description Sololá is located in the western highlands of Guatemala. It is the second poorest state, with 94% of people living on less than $3.00 per day. According to the Guatemalan government, 98% of the state of Sololá is indigenous Maya. Nuevo Progreso […]
Location Usuk, Katakwi District, Uganda Community Description Usuk Secondary School is a government-run school located in rural northeast Uganda. Water is generally obtained from boreholes. There is currently no electricity in the area. The school has approximately 700 mixed boarding and day students in 6 different grades. Science classes are mandatory for the first 4 […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Mark Cox. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build and install bio-sand water filters in all 14 houses in the village. Mark reports: The Kyarn Khin Water Project, designed to help 14 Burmese migrant […]
Location Prosaut, Svay Teab District, Svay Rieng Province, Cambodia Community Description Prosaut is a growing community within Svay Teab District, Svay Rieng Province. As it is located along National Road 1 (the road which connects Phnom Penh and Ho Chi Minh City) and is not far from the provincial town or the Bavet border crossing, […]
Location Angtasom, Tram Kak District, Takeo Province, Cambodia Community Description Angtasom is a town in Cambodia along National Road 3, halfway between the popular tourist destinations of Phnom Penh and Kampot. Because of the town’s location and relative ease of transportation, it has become a destination for visitors who are looking to experience Cambodia in […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Karen Chaffraix. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to refurbish two wells in Keur Daouda Cisse. Karen reports: WELL NUMBER ONE The Problem This well was old and crumbling, although, as the only functioning well in […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Matthew Houser. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a well in Payuka. Matthew reports: The community identified the need for a local potable water resource back in November 2012. As a community, we formed […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Shaina Holm. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to install an indoor bathroom at the school. Shaina reports: The project was completed a week before Peace Corps Volunteers were evacuated from Ukraine due to security concerns. […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Jessie Maier. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build 8 latrines in Bamkoto. Jessie reports: For this project, we successfully built 8 latrines in the village of Bamkoto. Villagers helped in the construction by digging […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Carolyn Daly. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to install 50 Sawyer filters in classrooms and kitchens of partner schools. Carolyn reports: Scope of the project The Sololá School Filter Project provided 50 Sawyer filters to five schools in […]