Location Keur Serigne Thioye, Nioro district, Kaolack region, Senegal Community Description Keur Serigne Thioye is a small rural Wolof community located in the Nioro subregion of Kaolack near the Gambian border. There are approximately 400 people living in 26 compounds. The primary source of income in the area is farming of peanuts, millet, and corn. […]
This project in Estacion Village, Colombia has been completed under the direction of Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, Jeremy Mak. To address water quality, as well as lack of lighting, and malaria in the village, Water Charity gave villagers high-quality water filters, solar lamps, and mosquito nets. We also trained them in the use and upkeep of these items. The […]
This Colombia Lifewater Project is made possible through the partnership of Water Charity, the National Peace Corps Association, and Superstar WC Volunteer RPCV Jeremy Mak. Location Estacion Villa, ColombiaCommunity Description Estacion Villa, a small underserved community in Northeast Colombia located at N 10°17,794’ W 74°11.444’. The population is comprised of approximately 375 people from an estimated 45 […]
This project is made possible through the partnership of Water Charity and the National Peace Corps Association. Location Jon Village, Bazar-Korgon raion, Jalalabad Oblast, Kyrgyz Republic Community Description Jon Village is located near the raion center, in Bazar-Korgon raion, Jalal-Abad Oblast. There is only one school in the village, called School 41, which […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Jacqueline Gerson. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to extend the pipelines from an existing tap to a community garden located just outside of the village. Jacqueline reports: The project has been completed. During 2 workdays, […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Julia Bowers. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to construct and install covers for four wells in the 3 largest neighborhoods in Diankancounda Ogeul. Julia reports: We have completed the well improvement Project in Diankankounda Ogeul, […]
This project, to build a well in the community, has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Lindsay Swisher. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. Lindsay reports as follows: The project was to build a new, cement-lined and covered well for the village of Sare Aladji in a location accessible […]
This project is made possible through the partnership of WATER CHARITY and the NATIONAL PEACE CORPS ASSOCIATION. Location This project summary has been redacted for security reasons to omit the specific project location. Xxxxxxxx, Mbeya district, Mbeya, Tanzania Community Description The community of Xxxxxxxx is located in the region of Mbeya. The population is 1,500 […]
This project is made possible through the partnership of WATER CHARITY and the NATIONAL PEACE CORPS ASSOCIATION. Location This project summary has been redacted for security reasons to omit the specific project location. Xxxxxxxxx, Dang Tong District, Kampot Province, Cambodia Community Description Xxxxxxxxx is home to about 10,000 people. It is located directly on the […]
This project is made possible through the partnership of Water Charity and the National Peace Corps Association. Location Nkwini, Same District, Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania Community Description Nkwini, a tiny sub-village, sits 5 km away from the main village, Makanya, in the Kilimanjaro region of Tanzania. It is located on the semi-arid flatlands traditionally […]