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 is made possible through the partnership of Water Charity and the National Peace Corps Association. It is the fifth project in our Ethiopia Well Rehab Program Location Alemba da Town, Buku Wolda Kebele, Ethiopia Community Description The Buku Wolda Kebele (district) is in the region of West Arsi in Ethiopia. This is a remote […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Marissa McElrone. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a rainwater catchment system at the Subira Dispensary. Marissa reports: The Subira Dispensary Rainwater Catchment Project has been successfully completed. In the first 3 days of […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Graham Anderson. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. Graham reports: At the beginning, the intent was to complete the bathrooms for this small school before the start of the school year. In reality, all the resources from the Bashkia (Town […]
Location Subira, Songea District, Ruvuma Region, Tanzania Community Description Subira is a ward capital, 12 km from the town of Songea, in the Ruvuma region of Tanzania. Comprised of eight streets stretching over a vast amount of rural farmland, Subira is home to over 8,700 people. The Subira Dispensary was started in 2007. The dispensary […]
This project is made possible through the partnership of Water Charity and the National Peace Corps Association. This is a project under the LET GIRLS LEARN Program, a collaboration of First Lady Michelle Obama and the Peace Corps to expand access to education for adolescent girls around the world! Location Sheq i Madh School, Fier, Albania Community Description Sheq i Madh […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Shelby Fallon. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to bring potable water to the school and the community by building a covered spring box and running piping to the school. Shelby reports: As of November 27, 2011, […]