Location Sekenani Gate, Narok District, Kenya Community Description Sekenani Gate is located right at the southern entrance of the Maasai Mara, about 110 kilometers south of Narok. Beacon of Hope Primary School is located 1 kilometer from the Mara Hope Restoration Center in Sekenani Gate. The school is a half-sized primary school that teaches kids […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Stephanie Tatge. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a rainwater catchment system at the school. Stephanie reports: The teachers determined that rainwater catchment was the biggest need and the most feasible project for the school. […]
Location Haivoron, Kirovograd Oblast, Ukraine Community Description Haivoron is a small Rayon center located in the western-most corner of Kirovohrads’ka Oblast, near the Southern Bug River, and near a large highway that connects Kiev to Odessa. There are approximately 15,000 people living in Haivoron, most of whom work within the town or in the surrounding […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Stephanie Sales. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The following is Stephanie’s conclusion report: Project Scope The scope of the project was to install spray irrigation on 1,120 square meters of farm land on the grounds of the St. […]
This project is made possible through the partnership of Water Charity and the National Peace Corps Association. Location Kakrigu, Rusinga Island, Kenya Community Description The area is high on the Likongo Hill in Kakrigu, on Rusinga Island. It consists of the St. Joseph’s Girls Secondary School, the Rusinga Parish Catholic Church, housing and offices for […]
This project is made possible through the partnership of Water Charity and the National Peace Corps Association. Location Mohlakeng, Mohale’s Hoek District Capital, Lesotho Community Description Mohlakeng is a community council located in the Maseru District of Lesotho. Its population in 2006 was 18,906. The community of Mohlakeng consists of 81 villages. Lesotho is an enclaved, […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Maggie Day. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to construct a rainwater catchment and potable water storage system at the school. Maggie reports: The St. Felix Roof Water Catchment System is installed and fully operational! While […]
Location Ha Mali, Leribe District, Lesotho Community Description St. Felix Primary School is the only school in the remote village of Ha Mali, Lesotho, adjacent to the Ts’ehlanyane National Park. The school serves 240 students in grades 1 thru 7. Previously at St. Felix the local Division of Rural Water Services installed a tank and […]
This project is made possible through the partnership of WATER CHARITY and the NATIONAL PEACE CORPS ASSOCIATION. Location Machavenga, Inhambane Province, Mozambique Community Description Small rural town located on the Inhambane Bay. Located between two tourist locations but lacks development. Problem Addressed The local market attracts hundreds of people daily, but there are no public […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Andrew Bourret. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build two new public latrines, with lined and displaced pits and ventilation. The project exceeded expectations, and four latrines were built. Andrew reports: I am happy to report […]