This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Marielle Griggs. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build 25 handwashing stations and provide basic hygiene and sanitation training in the community. Marielle reports: The Kasyelia Handwashing Station Project is complete! The five Community Health […]
Location Munyeki Village, Ol’Kalou Constituency, Central Province, Kenya Community Description The community of Munyeki Village is comprised of 1,000 people, spread out into farming plots. The population is primarily Kikuyu tribe, consisting of substance farmers. The La-Palma Self-Help Group of the Munyeki Village consists of 15 dedicated members. The group works together on a number […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Sarah Droege. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to install a rainwater catchment system at the St. Elizabeth Health Centre to provide water for the maternity ward. Sarah reports: Project Scope The St. Elizabeth Health Centre Maternity […]
Location Naroosura, Osupuko Division, Narok South District, Rift Valley Province, Kenya Community Description Naroosura and its surrounding villages lie nestled beside and amongst the Loita Hills, southeast of the Maasai Mara. Because of the area’s considerable remoteness (the 65-kilometer road to Naroosura’s nearest town, Narok, remains unpaved and is occasionally impassible during seasons of heavy […]
This project is made possible through the partnership of WATER CHARITY and the NATIONAL PEACE CORPS ASSOCIATION. Location Thiara, Kolda District, Kolda Region, Senegal Community Description A small farming community in the south of Senegal. The middle school students in Thiara are lively and enthusiastic. They would greatly appreciate latrines for their school. Problem Addressed There are no latrines at the […]
This project, to build latrines at this school, has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Randi Rumbold. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. Following is a summary of Randi’s report: Thiara is a village of 1,000 people located on the National Road 44 kilometers east of Kolda, the regional […]
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 […]
Location Go Samut Kampong Chak Primary School, Chak Village, Kampong Chak Commune, Rom Doul District, Svay Rieng Province, Cambodia Community Description Chak is a small village located approximately 12 km north of Svay Rieng town. It is primarily an agricultural village but also has sellers and commuters who work in the factories elsewhere in the […]