Location Ndioudiene, Kaffrine, Senegal Community Description Ndioudiene is a medium-sized village of 1,300 people in the sub-region of Kaffrine. The village is on the main road, which allows for easy access to supplies from Kaffrine. Although water supply is not an immediate issue, latrines are lacking. Project Description This project is to build 15 latrines […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Samantha Boss. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to do several small upgrades to accommodate the water needs of the school. Samantha reports: Work on the project began March 31 2012. Collaborating with the morning and afternoon […]
Location El Balsamar, Cuisnahuat, Sonsonate, El Salvador Community Description El Balsamar is a small community with about 600 people. It is made up of a cooperative of villagers who work balsamo (a type of resin they extract from the balsamo tree and process and sell) and coffee. Most of the community members own land where […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Evan Anderson. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to install a concrete pile in each of the 12 households. Evan reports: The project resulted in the construction of 10 pilas (raised concrete structures that hold water and […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Brandon Tarbert. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was originally designed to build a windmill water pump to provide water for the women’s garden of Fetekou. However, because of the local situation, it was changed in scope to […]
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 Jessica Abad. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a well for the Halimatou Suare Women’s Group. Jessica reports: I received the full amount and used it to purchase supplies (cement, rebar, pulley, rope, buckets, picks, […]
Location Kafori, Kedougou Region, Senegal Community Description Kafori is a bustling Pulaar bush village located in the southeast of the Kedougou region. The community is home to approximately 1,200 people in 150 comp ounds. It is spread across 6 kilometers consisting of 4 neighborhoods, making the village appear sparse and small upon first appearances. The […]
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 repair the water basins in the women’s garden. Kimberly reports: The Diagaly Women’s Garden Project is now fully completed. Cement and iron reinforcement were applied to three of […]
Location Diagaly, Louga Region, Senegal Community Description Diagaly is located 55 kilometers east of Linguere, just off the Route Nationale. Because it has a relatively large population of approximately 1,500 and is the home to the sole deep-bore well in the area, Diagaly serves as a hub and commercial center for numerous surrounding villages. The […]