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 […]
Location Morarano, Foulpointe commune, Tamatave II region, Madagascar Community Description Morarano is a rural village located 12 km southwest of the beach town of Foulpointe on the east coast of Madagascar. About 150 people live in the village center. However, the presence of an elementary school means 270 students come in from the surrounding hills […]
Location Morarano, Foulpointe, Tamatave Region, Atsinanana Province, Madagascar Community Description The Special Community Reserve of Analalava (Velonala and Missouri Botanical Gardens) is a protected rainforest on the east coast of Madagascar, owned by the local community, and managed by the forest association Velonala with the assistance of Missouri Botanical Gardens. It is home to five […]
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 replace a broken hand pump at the site with a sealed well lined with concrete rings, and an electronic pump. Andrew reports: Work has been completed on the […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Eric Pfeifer. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was designed to increase the capacity of a current water tank at the school by 3,000 liters using the Stabilized Soil Brick technology. In actuality, much more was accomplished. Eric […]
Location Mathako village, Kasinje catchment area, Ntcheu district, Central region, Malawi Community Description Mathako village is a rural village in Kasinje with 92 households. The villagers are forced to drink water out of a protected well that is barely functioning. Problem Addressed Because the well was poorly maintained the water is coming out at a […]
This project is made possible through the partnership of Water Charity and the National Peace Corps Association. Location Kazingo and Karangura parishes in Bukuuku and Karangura sub-counties are located in Kabarole district, western Uganda – East Africa. Community Description Kazingo and Karangura are located about 16 KM from Fort Portal town, 10 KM off Bundibugyo […]