Location Matakossi, Kedougou Region, Senegal Community Description Matakossi is a moderate-sized village of approximately 350 villagers, located 37 km west of Kedougou near the Guinean border in Southeast Senegal. Pulaar is the dominant language spoken in this remote village. The primary school in Matakossi consists of one building that houses two classrooms. The community uses […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Susan Goodson Fatherree. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. Susan Reports: FINAL PROJECT REPORT MPS Sanitation/ Hygiene Project Background This project involved the refurbishing of 4 toilet buildings and developing and employing a hygiene /sanitation education component for teachers and students in a primary school serving 1,200 students. These […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Evan Buckman, Javin Jimenez, Ruben Semperi. To read about the start of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was designed to provide safe water through the distribution of Sawyer hollow membrane filters to Palatoa River native communities living in Manu National Park. Evan reports: Conclusion of […]
This project is made possible through the partnership of WATER CHARITY and the NATIONAL PEACE CORPS ASSOCIATION. This project has been completed. To read about the conclusion, scroll down below. Location This project summary has been redacted for security reasons to omit the specific project location. Lxxxxxxx, Tambacounda, Senegal Community Description The village of Lxxxxxxx […]
Project made possible through the partnership of WATER CHARITY & the NATIONAL PEACE CORPS ASSOCIATION. This project has been completed. To read about the conclusion, CLICK HERE. Location Manu National Park, Palatoa River, Peru Manú is home to 10% of the world’s bird species, 5% of all mammals and 15% of all butterflies, as well as rare animals like jaguars and giant armadillos. Unesco […]
Location Sraw Maw Village, Bos Mun Commune, Rom Doul District, Svay Rieng Province, Cambodia Community Description Sraw Maw is a very small village located approximately 12 km north-north-east of the district town, 24 km from the provincial town, and approximately 5 km from the Vietnam border. The majority of families in the area are rice […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Katelyn Dzialowy. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. We would like to thank Katelyn once again for executing such a fine project. The following is a conclusion report from Katelyn: Throughout this project, our main concern was keeping the project […]
This project is made possible through the partnership of WATER CHARITY and the NATIONAL PEACE CORPS ASSOCIATION. This project has been completed. To read about the conclusion, CLICK HERE. Location Magalela Village, Kazungula, Zambia Community Description Magalela Village lies west of Zimba with a population of approximately 1,670 people. The main economic activity is crop […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Cassidy Twyman. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to install four sanitation stations, two at each of the two schools, near the student latrines. Cassidy reports: The Sanitation Stations in Chebunyo were once again a success! The […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteers Teneasha Pierson & Sarah Kaufmann. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to repair the existing water catchment system and to add 4 handwashing stations near the toilets. Teneasha reports: The project at Nangina Mixed Primary School has […]