This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Ellen Ostrow. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. This project was to build composting latrines in Santa Apolonia, Chimaltenango, Guatemala. Ellen reports: My favorite thing about the construction of the composting latrines, which Water Charity generously helped make happen, […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Chrissie Faupel. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a well at the Diakhaba Health Post. Chrissie reports: The Diakhaba Health Post Well Project has finally been completed! The people of Diakhaba were beside themselves […]
Location Payuka, Oti Prefecture, Savanes Region, Togo Community Description Payuka is a small village situated in Togo’s northernmost region, 10 km northeast of the regional capital of Mango. The climate is characterized by a short rainy season and an extended dry season, lasting from November until May. There are approximately 475 people who live in […]
Location Sololá, Guatemala Community Description Sololá, in the western highlands of Guatemala, is the second poorest of Guatemala’s 22 departments, where 94% of people live on less than $3.00 per day. 98% of the population of Sololá is indigenous Maya. Mil Milagros (MM) is a U.S.-based charity with a local presence. Its mission is to […]
Location Village of Bouadia, Beni Mellal Province, Tadla-Azilal Region, Morocco Community Description Bouadia is a small village located several kilometers from the foothills of the Middle Atlas Mountains in central Morocco. The residents speak the Imazighn dialect. Comprised of less than 150 families, for a total population of approximately 700, Bouadia is a farming community […]
Location Caimital, Corregimiento de Tulu, Distrito de Penonome, Provincia de Cocle, Panama Community Description Caimital is a rural community in the Penonome district of Cocle with a population of 175 people. There is a primary school with one teacher for all six grade levels, one through six. Several committees exist within the community including Parent […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Bob Tuttle. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was designed to provide 28 water filters for families in the community without access to safe water. Bob reports: Scope of the project This project provided 93 water filters […]
Location Itambo, Wang’ing’ombe District, Njombe Region, Tanzania Community Description The village of Itambo is located 47 km outside of Njombe town. In order to reach Itambo, one must take a two-hour bus ride down mostly dirt roads. The village consists of 2,200 individuals, with the vast majority of the people earning their livelihood through farming. […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Robert Iaboni. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a rainwater catchment system at the school. Robert reports: The rainwater catchment system for the Idunda Primary School has successfully been installed. After acquiring the necessary […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Matthew Borden. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build 3 handwashing stations at the school. Matthew reports: The water and sanitation project at SMK Senduro in Purworejo Village, Lumajang Regency, East Java Province, Indonesia has […]