Location Cotiujenii Mari, Şoldăneşti district, Republic of Moldova Community Description Cotiujenii Mari is a large, beautiful village located in the Şoldăneşti district, in the northern part of Moldova. It has a population of 3,650 people and it is known for its hospitality and the huge forest surrounding the village. The community has completed more than […]
Location Kham Deuay Village, Amnat Charoen Province, Thailand Community Description Kham Deuay Village is a small, rural community located in Amnat Charoen Province, in Northeast Thailand, about 25 kilometers inland from the Mekong River. It is situated about 25 km southwest of the Thai-Lao border and 150 km north of Ubon Ratchathani. The village population […]
This project is to train a team of community members in the construction of latrines and in health and hygiene practices. Water Charity is participating in this larger project to a small extent. A number of donors, and the community at large, have contributed a major portion of the necessary funding. While the vast majority […]
To read about the start of this project, CLICK HERE. This project has been successfully completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Katie Clifford. Both pumps are now working! Katie reports: On Monday, December 30, the technician traveled from his village early in the morning, and we all met to discuss the pump. Myself, […]
Location Sarre Habadou, Kolda region of Senegal Community Description Sarre Habadou is 15 kilometers southeast of Kounkane. It is 6 kilometers away from the closest established road. The village consists mainly of low-income subsistence farmers. A few villagers make extra money by such trades as repairing bikes and tailoring. The closest school is located in […]
In this rural village in Mali, the majority of people get their drinking water from traditional wells. These uncovered and easily-eroded wells are a major source of waterborne diseases. Intestinal worms and other parasites are especially dangerous for children, making them susceptible to dehydration, diarrhea, and malnutrition. Additionally, unkempt well areas attract mosquitoes, increasing the […]
Location Essau, The Gambia, West Africa Community Description Essau is located across the river and about 7 km east of the capital city of Banjul, in what is commonly called the North Bank Region of The Gambia. The Essau Lower Basic School is the only primary school in the immediate area. It was established in […]
Swaziland is a landlocked country in Southern Africa, bordered on the north, south, and west by South Africa, and on the east by Mozambique. It is a small country, no more than 120 miles from north to south and 80 miles from east to west. The western half is mountainous, and the eastern border with […]
Location Tambon Wanyai, Amphur Wanyai, Mukdahan, Thailand Community Description Wanyai is a farming community in Isaan (Northeast Thailand) with a population of roughly 5,000 people. It is not as developed as the rest of the country in basic water, sanitation, housing, income generation, and education. However, there are many motivated government officials at the sub-district […]
This project is to build pour-flush latrines at all of the homes in a small village in Morocco. There is a critical need for this project, which shows the relationship between effective sanitation and a safe water supply. Many families in the community do not have toilets, or have toilets that are in disrepair. However, […]