Location Konstantinovka, Melitopol region, Zaporizhia oblast, Ukraine Community Description Konstantinovka is a village in southeastern Ukraine, in the Zaporizhia oblast. The village is located not far from the city of Melitopol, both of which are near the Azov Sea. Konstantinovka is believed to be the largest village in Europe, with a total population of 12,000 […]
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 […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Ryan Torpie. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to repair the only pump in the village. Ryan reports: The sole pump in Farakan Dougoutigila has been repaired. The project itself was straightforward: to replace the broken cylinder […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Karin Jones. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to purchase and install two hot water heaters (boilers) for use at the library. Karin reports: Two water heaters were installed. One is now located in the kitchen, and […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Kate Borkowski. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was originally designed to provide a reliable source of clean water for the patients at the hospital by installing a single large water distiller. A better solution was reached with […]
Location Village Pshaveli, Telavi District, Kakheti Region, Republic of Georgia Community Description Pshaveli is an agrarian village located in the Kakheti Region near the city of Telavi and is home to 669 families, or approximately 1,900 people. The community has one school, a kindergarten, library, community center and a wood factory. Unemployment is high, as […]
Potrero Reduccion is a community located in central Paraguay, about 5 kilometers from the town of Itape and about 25 kilometers from Villarrica. The only school in the community lacks running water and a bathroom. Teachers and students must retrieve water and use a latrine a distance from the school. This project is to provide […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Adam Montgomery. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. This project was to provide the school with running water and a bathroom. Adam reports: The overall goal was to improve the bathroom facility and water accessibility in a local school in […]