This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Anna Hankins. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to construct a rainwater catchment system at Orinie Primary School. Anna reports: I can happily announce that on January 3rd, we completed the installation of a rain catchment system […]
Location Orinie Sublocation, Orinie Location, Kajiado District, Rift Valley Province, Kenya Community Description The community of Orinie is located in the hills to the South East of Kajiado town, some 10 km of the rough road off of the Nairobi-Namanga Highway. Although the distance from Orinie to Kajiado is only 35 kilometers, the contrast between […]
Location Orinie Sublocation, Orinie Location, Kajiado Central District, Rift Valley Province, Kenya Community Description Orinie is located in the Oldonyonyiokie Hills of Kajiado District. Dotted with thorn brush and acacia, the region is characterized by annual drought; residents go months on end without rain. Orinie is a Maasai community, home to 2,700 men, women and […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Anna Hankins. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build 5 pit latrines within Orinie, in Nareto and Orpusare Villages. Anna reports: The Orinie Latrine Project was completed in early December, 2013. The Mother-to-Mother Support Group came […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Taylor Warren. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to provide running water and three hand washing stations at the preschool and elementary school. Taylor reports: All 3 tanks have been installed and are in operation. In December, […]
Location Bamkoto, Kaffrine, Senegal Community Description Bamkoto is a small village in Kaffrine, comprised of 160 people living in 8 compounds. Problem Addressed There is only one latrine in the village. For most adults and children, the only place to urinate and defecate is in the surrounding fields. The lack of a proper waste disposal […]
Location Rwamagana, Eastern Province, Rwanda Community Description Rwamagana is located in the Eastern Province of Rwanda. The majority of the population farm, many subsistence. The Eastern Province has very high rates of intestinal and waterborne illnesses, many of which are Neglected Tropical Diseases. Excel Bilingual Nursery and Primary School is committed to preparing its students for […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Malcolm Cunningham. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to install a rainwater collection and storage system for Excel Bilingual Nursery and Primary School. Malcolm reports: I worked with a local contractor on identifying the materials and […]
Location Butere, Western Province, Kenya Community Description Butere is a rural agricultural community located in Western Kenya’s sugar belt. The community is predominantly made up of the Luhya tribe, and most families grow sugarcane and maize as cash crops. The Shibuche Primary School includes nursery classes as well as standard 1-8 with a population of […]
This project is made possible through the partnership of Water Charity and the National Peace Corps Association. Location Chisongo Primary School, Mansa District, Luapula Province, Zambia Community Description The Chisongo 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 […]