The emergency response aspect of this project has been completed. A total of 266 Sawyer water filters were delivered and put into use. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was initiated to provide aid to stricken areas within days after Typhoon Haiyan hit the Philippines. Looking back, the impact […]
Super Typhoon Haiyan, known as Yolanda in the Philippines, has been a true calamity for those who had to endure its awesome storm surge and 195 mph winds. As most of you know, Tacloban city bore the brunt of what looks to be the strongest storm on record to ever make landfall. Lt. Col. Marciano […]
Location Panarayon, Bacacay, Albay, Luzon, Philippines Community Description The project is located in the barangay (community) of Panarayon, Bacacay in the province of Albay. The specific area of Panarayon for completion of this project includes Puroks (areas) 1, 2, and 3. Access to clean water is not available within a reasonable distance to residents in […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Chris Economon. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to install 4 water pumps across 3 rural areas in Bacacay, Albay. Chris reports: Our project’s purpose was to install 4 water pitcher pumps, including the digging and construction […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Sarah Kopper. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to rehabilitate the sanitation structure at the school to make it functional and hygienic. Sarah reports: Work commenced in the bathroom for teachers from out of town who are […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Tom Reade. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to install a hot water heater in the school cafeteria to provide hot water for dishwashing and student sanitation needs. Tom reports: There is hot water in the school! […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Clint Robert Niehus. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build 16 latrines in the 4 separate neighborhoods of the village. Clint reports: The Diamaguene Latrine Project was approved in March of 2012, and work immediately began […]
Location Diamaguene, near Sokone, Fatick Region, Senegal Community Description Diamaguene is a village of 700 people of mixed ethnic groups, all living in harmony according to the bold statement made when their village was named: ‘Diamaguene’ means ‘Peace is better.’ Ethnic groups represented are Sereer, Wolof, Pulaar, Bambara, Jola, and Cosse. Diamaguene is divided into […]
Location Village of Cenac, District of Cimişlia, Republic of Moldova Community Description Cenac is a small, rural village in central Moldova. It is located 14 kilometers down an unpaved road from the district center Cimişlia. Officially its residents number just over 2,000 people, but as many as a third are living and working overseas. Located […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Matthew Leonard. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to renovate the spring that provides water for drinking and cooking for the community. Matthew reports: Cenac’s spring renovation project progressed smoothly, and Appropriate Projects funds were key to […]