This project is made possible through the partnership of WATER CHARITY and the NATIONAL PEACE CORPS ASSOCIATION. Location Miguel Aleman, Chiapas, Mexico Community Description The community of Miguel Aleman, population 330, is located west of the town of Belisario Dominguez. The 58 homes are scattered along the steep slopes on either side of a small […]
8 Rainwater Catchment Systems and 20,000 Liter Ferro-Cement Water Tanks for the Kibumba Region of Congo! Kibumba, Democratic Republic of Congo Kibumba, DRC is located in the North Kivu province within the Nyiragongo territory. It sits between the border of Rwanda and Virunga National Park. The recent history of the area has been dominated by the […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer John Lee. The project was designed to build a borehole in Fobane. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. John reports: The goals of the project were to develop the economy of the village and fight unemployment by 1) creating jobs […]
This project is made possible through the partnership of WATER CHARITY and the NATIONAL PEACE CORPS ASSOCIATION. Location Korop Lower Basic Cycle School Community Description Korop is an isolated community nestled near the River Gambia, up a rough dirt road from the main highway. It and the surrounding villages are 7 kilometers from the nearest […]
This project is made possible through the partnership of WATER CHARITY and the NATIONAL PEACE CORPS ASSOCIATION. Location Boamasa, Northern Region, Ghana Community Description The community of Boamasa is predominantly a farming village with a population of about 2,500 people. The village is situated about a one-hour drive from the main town, Walewale, in the northern region of Ghana. Due to the poor nature of road access along […]
This project is made possible through the partnership of WATER CHARITY and the NATIONAL PEACE CORPS ASSOCIATION. Location Ha Tumo, Fobane, Leribe District, Lesotho Community Description Fobane is an underdeveloped, rural village lacking in electricity and running water. About 4,000-5,000 people reside in the village, and the lifestyle revolves around agriculture and taking care of […]
This project is made possible through the partnership of WATER CHARITY and the NATIONAL PEACE CORPS ASSOCIATION. Location Bxxxxxx-Lxxxxxx, Ifangni, Plateau Department, Benin This project summary has been redacted for security reasons to omit the specific project location. Community DescriptionThe village of Bxxxxxx-Lxxxxxx is an agricultural community located in the Plateau department of Benin. The majority of the […]
This project is made possible through the partnership of WATER CHARITY and the NATIONAL PEACE CORPS ASSOCIATION. UPDATE: All 5 well repairs have been successfully completed. See the #conclusion report below for more details! Water Charity is partnering with Wine To Water and the Ugandan Water Project to rehabilitate five non-functioning wells north of Kampala, Uganda (see map below). The program will benefit […]
This project is made possible through the partnership of WATER CHARITY and the NATIONAL PEACE CORPS ASSOCIATION. Location Thiangue, Community Rural Dindefello, Region Kedougou, Senegal Community Description Thiangue is a village located about 7 km from the Guinean border in the southeastern-most region of Senegal, Kedougou. There are roughly 900 people, almost all ethnically Puular, […]
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. LocationCcotos, Capachica, Puno, Perú Community DescriptionIn the past Ccotos was only easily accessible by boat or by horseback. Ccotos is primarily agricultural with some fishing but is adding a […]