This project has been concluded under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Sara Katherine Moore. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to construct a cement-lined well in the center of the village. Sara reports: The Timbery Well Project proved to have some major bumps. We began the project in […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Laura Chaath. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to provide safe drinking water and renovate the handwashing room at the school. Laura reports: The project at Lyceum Erudite In Konstantinovka, Ukraine was completed. We now have 3 […]
Location Konstantinovka, Melitopol region, Zaporizhia oblast, Ukraine Community Description Konstantinovka is a village in southeastern Ukraine, in the Zaporizhia oblast. The village is located not far from the city of Melitopol, both of which are near the Azov Sea. Konstantinovka is believed to be the largest village in Europe, with a total population of 12,000 […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Jessica Abad. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a well for the Halimatou Suare Women’s Group. Jessica reports: I received the full amount and used it to purchase supplies (cement, rebar, pulley, rope, buckets, picks, […]
Location Kafori, Kedougou Region, Senegal Community Description Kafori is a bustling Pulaar bush village located in the southeast of the Kedougou region. The community is home to approximately 1,200 people in 150 comp ounds. It is spread across 6 kilometers consisting of 4 neighborhoods, making the village appear sparse and small upon first appearances. The […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Kimberly Hall. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to repair the water basins in the women’s garden. Kimberly reports: The Diagaly Women’s Garden Project is now fully completed. Cement and iron reinforcement were applied to three of […]
Location Diagaly, Louga Region, Senegal Community Description Diagaly is located 55 kilometers east of Linguere, just off the Route Nationale. Because it has a relatively large population of approximately 1,500 and is the home to the sole deep-bore well in the area, Diagaly serves as a hub and commercial center for numerous surrounding villages. The […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Jennie Wysong. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build 15 simple pit latrines throughout the village. Jennie reports: The latrine project has been completed, with the construction of 30 latrines. After my work partner and I […]
Location Diagaly, Louga Region, Senegal Community Description Diagaly is located 55 kilometers east of Linguere, just off the National Highway. Because of the village’s relatively large population of approximately 1,500 and close proximity to the sole deep-bore well in the area, Diagaly serves as a hub and commercial center for numerous surrounding villages. The majority […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Karin Jones. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to purchase and install two hot water heaters (boilers) for use at the library. Karin reports: Two water heaters were installed. One is now located in the kitchen, and […]