Location Coumba Diouma, Vélingara, Kolda, Senegal Community Description Coumba Diouma is a small rural subsistence farming village located about 15 km east of the town of Vélingara in the department of Vélingara, region of Kolda, Senegal. The village is located about 2 km off the national road making it close to other communities but far […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Rachael Honick. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build 10 latrines in the Sarre Fuuta section of the village of Coumba Diouma. Rachael reports: This was a follow-up project to the Coumba Diouma Latrine Project. Prior […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Victoria Lamb. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to replace 11 sinks and faucets throughout the school. Victoria reports: The Nizhnehorskiy Elementary School Sink Replacement Project was completed in record time. In anticipation of funding, fixtures were […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Adam Troy. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a well for the medical center. Construction had begun, but had been halted due to insufficient funds. Adam reports: The goal of this project was to build […]
Location Village Ciuciuleni, Hincesti District, Moldova Community Description Lying within a valley, Ciuciuleni is one of the largest villages in Moldova, and has an approximate population of 4,500. The village consists primarily of farmers and laborers whose only dependable form of income is the profits they reap from their Fall harvests. The only salaried workers […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Jessica Goza. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to repair the toilets in the health post and build a handwashing station in the maternity ward. Jessica reports: I want to thank Water Charity for supporting the project […]
Location Keur Madiabel, Kaolack, Senegal Community Description Keur Madiabel, a community of 14,000, is located 33 kilometers south of Kaolack in what is known as the peanut basin of Senegal. The main sources of income are animal husbandry and agriculture. Built in 1948, the local health post in Keur Madiabel is the main health facility […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Adam Birr. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to install a water tank and filtration and purification system at the school. Adam reports: The Water Sanitation Project for Centro Escolar Julian Aparicio was planned and executed from […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Chelsea Milko. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to renovate the latrines and install a rainwater harvesting tank at the school. Chelsea reports: The project has been completed. The school was able to install its 500 liter […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Rachelle Reynoso. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to repair the double pump in Basori. Rachelle reports: I worked with the water committee, comprised of the Kafoo (area) leaders, to begin to talk about the water […]