Location Non Kahm, Thailand Community Description The village of Non Khun is a small rural community sustained mostly by agriculture. The weather is hot and dry, and 95% of the income of villagers comes from planting rice and secondary crops, such as chili peppers, corn and tomatoes. The village relies on rainfall during the months […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Rachael Evarts. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to repair and upgrade the bathroom and install a water tank at the Guria Youth Resource Center. Rachael reports: The process began with the installation of the new water […]
Location Lom Yen, Non Khun District, Sisaket Province, Thailand Community Description Lom Yen is one of the larger villages in the heart of Non Khun District, Sisaket Province, Northeastern Thailand. The majority of villagers in the community are rice farmers, deriving their income from the harvest once a year and other small business endeavors such […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Sean Fredericks. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to renovate the bathroom and shower facilities at the Akhaltsikhe Boys’ Fitness Center. Sean reports: This project was designed to renovate the shower and toilet facilities at the […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Ann Marie Albright. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to bring potable water to the school and to construct bathroom facilities. Ann Marie reports: On behalf of the students, teachers, and greater Barkedji community, I would like […]
Location Paymar Hamady Bidey, Keur Madiabel, Kaolack Region, Senegal Community Description Paymar Hamady is a Pulaar village about 40 km south of Kaolack. It is 9 km on bush roads to the nearest road town of Keur Madiabel. People in the area typically make their living farming peanuts, millet, and sorghum as well as through […]
Location Barkedji, Department of Linguere, Louga Region, Senegal Community Description Barkedji is a vibrant community 35 kilometers southeast of the departmental capital, Linguere, in the Louga Region. Nestled in the semi-arid region of the Sahel in the center of Senegal, the community consists of approximately 250 family compounds. Due to a highly transient community of […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Rosanne Dunivan. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to construct 13 latrines in Paymar Hamady. Rosanne reports: The Paymar Hamady Latrine Project was very successful and the village cannot be more thankful. The oldest member of […]
Location Vaalbank (aka Libangeni), Mpumalanga Province, South Africa Community Description Vaalbank, located about 90 km NE of Pretoria, is about 1 sq mile in area, and the extension area adjoining it about a third that size. All but a few of the streets are dirt. This region of South Africa is very water-challenged. Although most houses […]
Location Barkedji, Linguere Department, Louga Region, Senegal Community Description Barkedji is a vibrant community 35 kilometers southeast of the departmental capital, Linguere, in the Louga Region. It is nestled in the semi-arid region of the Sahel in the center of Senegal, and consists of approximately 250 family compounds. Due to a highly transient community of […]