This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Patricia Dalinis. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to replace the water filters, sinks, and pipes at Haivoron School #2. Patricia reports: When the director at Haivoron School #2 approached me about doing a water project, we […]
Location Haivoron, Kirovohrads’ka Oblast, Ukraine Community Description Haivoron is a small Rayon center located in the western-most corner of Kirovohrads’ka Oblast. There are approximately 15,000 people living in Haivoron, most of whom work within the town, or in the surrounding villages. The town has three schools, a bazaar, a park, and a cultural building, among […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Arik Yetwin. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to install a rainwater catchment system at the dispensary. Arik reports: With joint support from district and village officials (including the Ilela Village Chairman and Ilela Village Executive Officer), […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Jennifer Navala. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a rainwater catchment and storage system at the Njabini Youth Centre. Jennifer reports: The project was completed about three weeks ago. Instead of using a cement base, […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Jennifer Navala. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a rainwater catchment system at the school. Jennifer reports: The project has been completed. It was determined that only a 5,000 liter tank was within the budget. […]
Location Ilela Village, Mbinga District, Ruvuma Region, Tanzania Community Description Ilela Village is located in the district of Mbinga in the region of Ruvuma. Prior to the founding of Ilela in 1976, there existed two neighboring villages named Mikalanga and Malindino, both of which were founded in 1974. The total population of these two villages […]
Location Mfuto, Masasi district, Mtwara region, Tanzania Community Description Mfuto consists of two sub-villages: Lusonje and Chinolo. There are 1,654 people living in Mfuto, 889 women and 765 men. Almost all members are farmers, with their economic livelihoods relying on their cashew harvests. Other main crops farmed are corn, cassava, and cowpeas. Community members rely […]
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 create a facility to enable the students to practice good hygiene. Tom reports: We now have a real working shower/locker room at Michael the Brave School in Cazangic, […]
Location Cazangic, Raion Leova, Moldova Community Description Cazangic is a small farming community in the southern region of Moldova. It is part of a larger commune made up of 3 small villages including Frumusica and Seleste. The total population between the three villages is approximately 1,800. Much of the population works abroad so population figures […]
Location Zaporozhye, Zaporiz’ka Oblast, Ukraine Community Description The city of Zaporozhye, population of approximately 800,000, is located in the Zaporizhka Oblast, the southeast portion of Ukraine which borders the Sea of Azov. The economic factors of the region are industry and agriculture, as they have been for many years. The city is host to two […]