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 […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Chris Hagel. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to purchase and install a water filter in the kitchen of the school cafeteria. Chris reports: With the quote of price in hand and the measurements of where the […]
Location Semenivka, Semenivka Rayon, Poltava Oblast, Ukraine Community Description Semenivka is a Regional Center in Poltava Oblast situated in central Ukraine with a population of about 8,000. The region is generally an area of agricultural production, focusing on sugar beets and meat processing plants. There are 2 schools in Semenivka proper with many smaller outlying […]
Location Fass Kahone, Kolda Region, Senegal Community Description Fass Kahone is a small town of approximately 150 residents, located approximately 20 km north of the national highway in the southern region of Kolda, Senegal. It is divided into 15 family compounds, with a population of 20% adult males, 28% adult female, 28% boys and 24% […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Sharon Forstbauer. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to improve 4 wells in Fass Kahone. Sharon reports: This project was intended to improve the safety and sanitation of five wells within the Kolda region of Senegal by […]
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 Erik Benoist. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to reforest large areas around springs which have been deforested in order to protect the water supply. Erik reports: The project was a simple and efficient success. We planted […]
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 […]