This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Dave Rowson. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a water system for irrigation. Although Dave was forced to leave the site during the implementation, he followed through to ascertain that the project was completed, and […]
This project is made possible through the partnership of WATER CHARITY and the NATIONAL PEACE CORPS ASSOCIATION. Location Dolon, Tup Rayon, Issyk Kul Oblast, Kyrgyzstan Community Description Dolon is a small village in North-East Issyk-Kul, with 1,160 residents. Problem Addressed The only medical care facility in the village does not have running water. The medical care facility (FAP), and 1 medical care provider, in Dolon village serves the needs of the entire […]
Location Kakrigu, Mbita Township, Rusinga Island, Homa Bay County, Nyanza Province, Kenya Community Description The project is located on Rusinga Island close to St. Joseph’s Girls School (St. Joseph’s). It comprises the shamba ( small subsistence farm for growing crops and fruit-bearing trees) owned and being brought into cultivation by St. Joseph’s and the Waware […]
This project is made possible through the partnership of Water Charity and the National Peace Corps Association. Location Salemata Region, Kedougou, Senegal Community Description Salemata is an agricultural village of over 600 people in the Kedougou region of Senegal. This is where the project originated but because of the extensive need in the region for […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer, Mia Young. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. We would like to thank Mia once again for executing such a fine project. The following is a summary of the conclusion report submitted by Mia: Success Story: Water Tank Provides Reliable and […]
Location Itaja, Singida, Singida, Tanzania Community Description The village of Itaja is located in central Tanzania, approximately 48 kilometers from the district center of Singida. In recent years, it has experienced a large growth in population, with little economic opportunities to support those living there. Though small in size in comparison to other ward centers, […]
This project is made possible through the partnership of WATER CHARITY and the National Peace Corps Association. Location of Project Mtae, Lushoto District, Tanga Region, Tanzania Description of Project Community Mtae is a gorgeous rural ward village situated in the Usambara mountains about three hours away from Lushoto Town. Within Mtae are three sub-villages: Mtae […]
Location Ampasimbola, District Amparafaravola, Madagascar Community Description Antsakoana is a small village south of the town Amparafaravola located in the Eastern part of Madagascar. Ampasimbola is one of 20 communes in District Amparafaravola. The district of Amparafaravola, is located in a large rice-producing area near Lake Alaotra in central Madagascar. Rice farming is seasonal work […]
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, […]