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 […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Laura Alexander. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to provide running hot water for the school dormitory. Laura reports: I am writing to inform you that the Jargalant School Dormitory Project has been completed. After receiving the […]
Location Jargalant town, Orkhon region, Mongolia Community Description Jargalant — popularly known as “Ulaan Tolgoi” or “Red Head” — is situated in Orkhon province, in the central, northern region of the country. It was founded in 1978, and there were many Russians among its early planners and residents. It is situated about 30 km outside […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteers Lyzz Ogunwo and Rachel Gonnella. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a basic 2-compartment latrine for the elementary school in Teugue-Ndogui. Lyzz reports: I am happy to say the project is complete. The hole for […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Jessica Frye. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a well for the women’s group community garden of Sall Nabe. Jessica reports: Thanks to the Elmo Foundation and Appropriate Projects I have been able to receive […]
Location Teugue-Ndogui, Department of Kebemer, Region of Louga, Senegal Community Description Teugue-Ndogui is a small village in Northern Senegal with about 1,000 people of Wolof ethnicity. Subsistence farming and animal husbandry are the main sources of income, although due to the close proximity to regional capitals and cities, community members migrate during the work week […]
Sall Nabe Quartier, Village Salémata Centre, Region Kedougou, Senegal Community Description Salémata is a large village located in the region of Kedougou in southeastern Senegal. The village consists of a population of approximately 3,000. However, in 2009, Salémata formally became a department that now consists of six rural communities, creating a total population of approximately […]
Location Nyarugenge District, Kigali, Rwanda Community Description Groupe Scolaire Sainte Famille has a long history of educating the children of Rwanda’s capital, Kigali. Established in 1913, it is Kigali city’s first school. Currently, the G. S. Sainte Famille is one of nine Basic Education Schools serving the Nyarugenge District of Kigali. The school currently has […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Anna Cowell. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to purchase and erect twelve hand washing stations at locations near toilet blocks and throughout the school grounds. Anna reports: Thanks to the generosity of Water Charity and its […]
Location Ha Mali, Leribe District, Lesotho Community Description Ha Mali is a small village with approximately 100 homes, mostly rondavel style, adjacent to the Ts’ehlanyane National Park. The Ha Mali Community Center operates vegetable gardens and a poultry program that provides training and food for 35 double orphans of Ha Mali. They also offer a […]