This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Katherine McClendon. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a cement-lined and covered well at the school. Katherine reports: The Boly Serer Elementary School Well Project was completed in early January of 2013. The intention of […]
Location Boly Seereer, Fatick, Senegal Community Description Boly Seereer is a small farming village located in the Fatick region of Senegal. With a population of just a little over 250 people, Boly is an underdeveloped village with no running water, electricity or sanitation system of any kind. Boly Seereer has one local elementary school, Boly […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Laura Fishman. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build an intake line from the new water source and connect it to the aqueduct. Laura reports: As Fermín Moreno, the president of the Alto Limon aqueduct committee […]
Location Alto Limon, Hato Juli, Comarca Ngäbe-Bugle, Panama Community Description Alto Limon is a community of 132 indigenous people located in Panama’s Comarca Ngäbe-Bugle. Tucked away in the mountains, accessible only by footpath, it has beautiful panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, but very little in the way of infrastructure. In Alto Limon there is […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Emily McKeone and Water for Zambia. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. We would like to thank Emily and Water for Zambia once again for executing so many fine projects. Here is the conclusion summary from Emily for Mabumba Primary […]
This project is made possible through the partnership of Water Charity and the National Peace Corps Association. Location Mabumba Primary School, Mansa District, Luapula Province, Zambia Community Description The Mabumba community is rural and there is no electricity or running water. Community members live in mud huts with grass thatch roofs. Most community members rely […]
Location Sitio Boso Boso, Barangay San Jose, Antipolo City, Philippines Community Description Grace Christian Mission (GCM) is a “bahay ampunan,” a 24-hour residential home for boys and girls ranging from ages 5-18. This NGO is located in Boso Boso, Antipolo City, and is in proximity to the capital city of Manila. In spite of its […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Jessica Friedman. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to renovate two bathrooms at the center. Jessica reports: The Grace Christian Mission (GCM) Bathroom Renovation Project began in August 2011, in an attempt to improve the sanitation facilities […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Ruth Nervig. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a well at the women’s garden in Timbindallah Ruth reports: We finally finished the well for the Thimbindallah’s women’s garden. The garden has taken a longer time […]
Location Timbindallah, Department of Velingara, Senegal Community Description Timbindallah is a farming community of around 900 people, composed of Pulaar and Soninke ethnic groups. The Pulaars are known for keeping cows, and they do not disappoint this stereotype in this community. Corn, millet, sorghum, and peanuts are abundantly harvested, yet those harvests are eaten up […]