Location Rabyian, Sampang District, East Java Province, Indonesia Community Description Madura is a small island placed just to the northeast of the island of Java, in the East Java province of Indonesia. Madura is split into four regencies. Within the Sampang regency lays the small village of Rabiyan. Rabiyan is located 40 km north of […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Andrea Marroquín, Public Relations for Safe Passage. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. This project was to assemble and deliver 50 Sawyer PointONE filters to families of children enrolled in the Safe Passage program. Andrea reports: Safe Passage received 50 Sawyer PointONE […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Kimberly Bauer. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to repair the water pipes that supply the school. Kimberly reports: The piping was completed according to plan. However, a different pipe then broke and the water did […]
Only 62 percent of rural Senegalese have access to safe water. Even in areas where the supply of water is plentiful, waterways, wells, storage tanks, and piping systems are often contaminated. In 2012, Water Charity recognized the evolving technology becoming available to purify contaminated water, and started the Filters for Life Program – Worldwide. The […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Ellen Ostrow. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. This project was to build composting latrines in Santa Apolonia, Chimaltenango, Guatemala. Ellen reports: My favorite thing about the construction of the composting latrines, which Water Charity generously helped make happen, […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Chrissie Faupel. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a well at the Diakhaba Health Post. Chrissie reports: The Diakhaba Health Post Well Project has finally been completed! The people of Diakhaba were beside themselves […]
Location Payuka, Oti Prefecture, Savanes Region, Togo Community Description Payuka is a small village situated in Togo’s northernmost region, 10 km northeast of the regional capital of Mango. The climate is characterized by a short rainy season and an extended dry season, lasting from November until May. There are approximately 475 people who live in […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Rebecca Rowson. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to purchase and install a 2,500-liter water storage tank and rainwater catchment system to supplement the daily water needs of the school. Rebecca reports: The project to purchase […]
Location Dabo, Kolda, Senegal Community Description Dabo is a town of about 5,000, located 52 km east of Kolda city on the Route Nationale #6. Dabo Lycee High School opened in 2009 and already has over 600 students. It has experienced a dramatic increase in enrolment each year since its opening, starting with around 200 […]
Location Baltimore, Maryland, USA Community Description Pigtown is a historically poor, diverse neighborhood in Southwest Baltimore that until recently was a food desert. Pigtown Food for Thought is a neighborhood food justice group that was started by people in Pigtown to address food insecurity. Pigtown Food for Thought has hosted many community meals, created pop-up […]