This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Jeff Hubley. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a new 4-toilet brick pit latrine for the male students at the school. Jeff reports: The Ivuga pit latrine has been completed, providing the boy students of […]
Location Ivuga Village, Mpinji Ward, Same District, Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania Community Description The village of Ivuga is located in the Southern Pare Mountains. The villagers farm anything from cassava to corn, to tomatoes, but the main crop that they sell is ginger. One of the two primary schools in the village is the Ivuga Primary […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer John Rozmus. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to deepen the well to provide water for the community garden. John reports: The Kebbeh Kunda Women’s Garden Well Restoration Project has been successfully completed. After receiving the money, […]
Location Diam Diam Saly, Kaffrine Region, Senegal Community Description In central Senegal, within the Kaffrine region, Diam Diam Saly is a small village located 21 kilometers south of the city of Koungheul. The village is home to approximately 320 people in 19 households. Pulaar is the main ethnic group within the village, with both Islam […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Anna von Reyn. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to renovate two bathrooms at Vinnytsia Khutora School. Anna reports: We are finally finished with Vinnytsia Khutory School’s toilet project. It looks absolutely amazing. This construction project has […]
Location Ambavala, Fenerive-Est District, Toamasina Province, Madagascar Community Description The village of Ambavala is located on the tropical and beautiful northeast coast of the island nation of Madagascar, about six miles north of the nearest town, Fenerive-Est, and just a short walk from the edge of the Indian Ocean. The name translates to “at the […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Brynna Hoggard. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a concrete well in Ambavala. Brynna reports: I’m happy to report that the well in Ambavala is officially done! The funds received from Water Charity were primarily […]
Location Samba Tako, Fulladu West District, The Gambia Community Description Samba Taco is a small Fulla village 6 Kilometers from Bansang. The village has no electricity or running water. Farming and livestock are the main forms of “jobs” in the village. The Ndikiri Kunda Lower Basic School hosts approximately 200 students, grades pre-kindergarten to grade […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Maggie Savage. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to repair the water pump at the Ndikiri Kunda Lower Basic School. Maggie reports: We have finished the water project with great success! I hired a local man (the […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Susan Burkhart. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to bring water to the students’ bathroom and provide sinks. In its implementation, much more was accomplished. Susan reports: The Ilia Chavchavadze Public School Number 1 sink project has […]