This project in Estacion Village, Colombia has been completed under the direction of Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, Jeremy Mak. To address water quality, as well as lack of lighting, and malaria in the village, Water Charity gave villagers high-quality water filters, solar lamps, and mosquito nets. We also trained them in the use and upkeep of these items. The […]
This Colombia Lifewater Project is made possible through the partnership of Water Charity, the National Peace Corps Association, and Superstar WC Volunteer RPCV Jeremy Mak. Location Estacion Villa, ColombiaCommunity Description Estacion Villa, a small underserved community in Northeast Colombia located at N 10°17,794’ W 74°11.444’. The population is comprised of approximately 375 people from an estimated 45 […]
This project is made possible through the partnership of Water Charity and the National Peace Corps Association. Location Jon Village, Bazar-Korgon raion, Jalalabad Oblast, Kyrgyz Republic Community Description Jon Village is located near the raion center, in Bazar-Korgon raion, Jalal-Abad Oblast. There is only one school in the village, called School 41, which […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Jacqueline Gerson. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to extend the pipelines from an existing tap to a community garden located just outside of the village. Jacqueline reports: The project has been completed. During 2 workdays, […]
This project is made possible through the partnership of WATER CHARITY and the NATIONAL PEACE CORPS ASSOCIATION. Location Oyibi – Legon in Accra and Nsawam – Adaeso, in the Eastern region, Ghana Community Description This project will be implemented by planting trees along roadsides from Oyibi – Legon in Accra and Nsawam – Adaeso in […]
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. Xxxxxx, Tambacounda, Senegal Community Description The community is made of 8,200 people, most ethnically Pulaar, who are proud to live in what […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Julia Bowers. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to construct and install covers for four wells in the 3 largest neighborhoods in Diankancounda Ogeul. Julia reports: We have completed the well improvement Project in Diankankounda Ogeul, […]
This project, to build a well in the community, has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Lindsay Swisher. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. Lindsay reports as follows: The project was to build a new, cement-lined and covered well for the village of Sare Aladji in a location accessible […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Katie Kirkwood. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build two Ferro-cement rainwater catchment tanks of 30,000 liters each, one at the primary school and the other at the clinic in town. A summary of Katie’s report […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Pier Vernaza. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build 2 bathrooms and provide the necessary water supply and sewage systems. A summary of Pier’s report is as follows: The bathroom project at Kol Tome School in […]