This project is made possible through the partnership of WATER CHARITY and the NATIONAL PEACE CORPS ASSOCIATION. Location: The Kakrigu and Kolo districts on Rusinga Island, Lake Victoria, near Mbita, Kenya Community Description: The people of Rusinga Island live in small communities with a few farms directly on the island in the middle of Lake […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Emily McKeone.To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. We would like to thank Emily and Water for Zambia once again for executing this 7th new project, on the way to completing 13 Zambia school borehole projects. We worked with Emily as PCV, and are proud to continue […]
Location Kewoye, Kedougou, Senegal Community Description Kewoye is a rural community 90 km west of Kedougou in southeastern Senegal, just 35 km from the Guinean border. It has a population of about 600 people. The vast majority of residents are farmers. The primary crops grown are rice, corn, peanuts, and cotton. A few men participate […]
Location Karang, Fatick Region, Senegal, West Africa Community Description The town of Karang is at the very south of the Fatick region, on the border with The Gambia. It is a town of 11,000 people, with one health post working for the entire population. Karang has 9 independent neighborhoods, each with its own women’s group, […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Christopher Clipper. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. Christopher’s report on the project Goal: Build the material capacity of the community by completing a fully functional environmental interpretation center that incorporates environmental protection. WC Objectives: 1. Build a dry bathroom for […]
Location Diankancounda Ogeul, Mampatim District, Kolda Region, Senegal Community Description Diankancounda Ogeul is a village of roughly 920 people, divided into 6 neighborhoods. It has a primary school and will be receiving a CEM next school year. There is a health hut, as well, but it is not currently functioning. Most families make their living as […]
Location Kyanguli, Kibwezi District, Makueni County, Eastern Province, Kenya Community Description Kyanguli is a very small village, located approximately 16 km off the main highway between Nairobi and Mombasa. Once part of the large Tsavo game reserve, the area has seen a dramatic increase in population in the past decade. The increase in population has […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Peter Hess. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to complete the rainwater harvesting system by installing gutters and piping to capture the water from the classrooms. Peter reports: Project DescriptionThe second phase of the Rainwater Catchment […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer, Susan Spano. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. We would like to thank Susan Spano once again for executing such a fine project. The following is a conclusion report from Susan Spano: With the grant approved, the funds showed […]
This project is made possible through the partnership of Water Charity and the National Peace Corps Association. Location Lezhe Cultural Palace, Lezhe, Albania Community Description The municipality of Lezhe is fairly large, and is made up of around 60,000 people. There are many villages surrounding Lezhe, and each one seems to have its own special […]