The project was initiated to provide aid to stricken areas within days after Typhoon Haiyan hit the Philippines. Super Typhoon Haiayn, known as Yolanda in the Philippines, was a true calamity for those who had to endure its awesome storm surge and 195mph winds. As most of you know, Tacloban city bore the brunt of […]
This project is made possible through the partnership of WATER CHARITY and the NATIONAL PEACE CORPS ASSOCIATION. This project page has been redacted at the request of the Peace Corps. Location Dayxxx, Fatick Region, Senegal Community Description Dayxxx is a rural village of 300, located in the southern part of the Fatick region. It is […]
This project in Mozambique has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Leah Kirby. The project was designed to construct a facility in the market. However, difficulties arose, and the project was changed, demonstrating the flexibility and focus of the participants. The final design resulted in the construction of a latrine and a […]
Mangungumete Market Latrine Project – Mozambique This project is made possible through the partnership of WATER CHARITY and the NATIONAL PEACE CORPS ASSOCIATION. Location Mangungumete, Inhassoro District, Inhambane Province, Mozambique Community Description Mangungumete is a small village of about 5,000 people, but the surrounding area is composed of 25,000, all who come to Mangungumete for […]
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, Kedougou, Senegal Community Description Xxxxxxxx is a community of 220-250 people, depending on the season. It is located on the Fongolimbi […]
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. Kolda, Kolda Region, Senegal Community Description The region of Kolda is Senegal’s poorest and among the most malnourished. This project will be […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Sean Sinclair. The project was designed to build a borehole in the community. The project was somewhat delayed because Sean had to leave the community, but it was finally finished with the help of another PCV. To read about the start of the […]
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. Pita Prefecture, Guinea Community Description The communities of Mboukeya, Hafia, and Bouroure Feto are located in the Fouta Djallon highlands in central northern Guinea. The population of the […]
This project is made possible through the partnership of WATER CHARITY & the NATIONAL PEACE CORPS ASSOCIATION. Location Ponyentanga, Wa West, Upper West Region, Ghana Community Description The community is a rural community in the Wa West district in the Upper West region of Ghana. The community is located on the main road from Kumasi heading to Wa, but still has a high poverty rate estimated at 85% […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Marguerite Clougherty. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The following is a summary of Marguerite’s conclusion report: I am writing to inform you of the successful completion of the project. Between November 18th and November 27th, 2016, 8 pumps in […]