This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Suzanne Brewer . To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. This project was to repair the first of the hand pumps, Pump #1, in Bantanding-Tukulor. Suzanne reports: This project was a simple repair and the work was completed early in the […]
Location Kongei, Tanga, Tanzania Community Description Kogei is a small fairly-new village, located 15 km from Lushoto in the Usambara Mountains. It was a sub-village until 5 years ago. Most villagers are subsistence farmers. Rainwater projects have proven successful in the area, as the rainy season is substantial. The main feature of Kogei is its […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Suzanne Brewer. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. This project was to repair the second of the hand pumps, Pump #2, in Bantanding-Tukulor and to replace the cement wall around the pump. Suzanne reports: At first, we were concerned […]
Location Morifi Ha Belo, Butha Buthe, Lesotho Community Description St. Alphones Primary School is located in the village of Morifi Ha Belo, approximately 5 km from Butha Buthe camptown. The student population is over 500. Eight different villages are represented among the student body. The school is a central meeting place for community members and […]
Location Bantanding-Tukulor, North Bank Region, The Gambia Community Description The village of Bantanding-Tukulor is located in the North Bank near the border with Senegal. It is a farming village with 35 compounds housing about 200 people. The people of the village grow coos, groundnut, and corn. They also plant cashews and mangoes. They have recently […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer James Kruger. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to construct a rainwater catchment system at the school. James reports: The project was a tremendous success. Soon after we received the requested funds, we purchased all needed materials […]
Location Mikai village, Kakelo location, Oyugis town, Nyanza region, Kenya Community Description Mikai is a small village in Nyanza Province, Rochuonyo South District, Kasipul Division. It is located approximately 100 km south of Kisumu, and about 10 km north of Oyugis, the closest town. The total population is around 17,000. The Good Hope Primary School […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Christopher Donnelly. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to drill a new well for the students and faculty to provide water to use for drinking, flushing toilettes and hand washing. Christopher reports: I am happy to […]
Location Ta Powm Village, Song Key Commune, Rom Doul District, Svay Rieng Province, Cambodia Community Description Ta Powm is a small village located approximately 12 km northeast of Kampong Chak Market, which is the district’s only market. It is a primarily agricultural village, consisting almost exclusively of rice fields. The village is approximately 7 km […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Christopher Donnelly. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a handwashing station at Go Sanut Kampong Chak Primary School. Christopher reports: This project has been completed. The Go Samut Primary School now has a working […]