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 Chernivtska Olbast, Ukraine Community Description Chernivtsi Oblast is an oblast (province) in western Ukraine, bordering on Romania and Moldova. Its capital is the city Chernivtsi. The region has a population of 913,275 and spans 8,100 km². The agency Narodna Dopomoha, was founded 19 years ago by University students who saw the ravages of homelessness […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Megan O’Connor. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to provide crucial sanitation services for the center. Megan reports: We completed the project, resulting in clean, potable water supplies, toilets and showers for our most vulnerable, homeless, displaced […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Steven Turnbull. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build two water tanks as an integral part of the larger project to build a tree nursery in Joal-Fadiouth. Steven reports: The project took some time to get […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Teena Curry. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to purchase and install a water pump to expand the production of rice in the community. Teena reports: The president of the farmer’s association in Morarano Chrome, District Amparafaravola […]
Location Morarano Chrome, Amparafaravola District, Madagascar Community Description Morarano Chrome is a town and commune in the Eastern part of Madagascar. It is one of 20 communes in the district of Amparafaravola, which is a part of Alaotra-Mangoro Region. Over 80% of the population of the commune are farmers, and 10% make their livelihood from […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Kimberly Hall. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a water storage facility and handwashing station at the Diagaly Primary School. Kimberly reports: With additional community contributions, the hand washing/water storage project was extended to surrounding […]
Location Betty’sGoed, Albert Luthuli Municipality, Gert Sibande District, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa Community Description Betty’sGoed is a rural village in South Africa about 15 km away from the Oshoek border gate with Swaziland. During the Apartheid era, the area around Betty’s Goed was used as a homeland for the Swazi people. Many were moved from […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Briana O’Sullivan. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to install a 2,200 liter water collection tank at the Umuzomuhle Old Aged Club’s facility. Briana reports: Just wanted to let you know that the Umuzomuhle Old Aged Club […]