Location Njabini, Nyandarua County, Central Province, Kenya Community Description Njabini is an agricultural town high in the Aberdare Mountain Range in Nyandarua County. The community is mainly comprised of the Kikuyu people, who are hard-working and strive toward higher education. The most common line of work is farming of potatoes, cabbage, kale, spinach, carrots, and […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Nicholas Branch. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a set of latrines at the school. Nicholas reports: I am happy to inform you of the completion of the Esidarie latrine project. It was a […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Colin Shepley. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to bring water to a convenient location on the school grounds and install a sink next to the school bathroom building. Colin reports: I accompanied volunteer workers to the […]
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), […]
Location Molodohvardiysk, Lugansk Oblast, Ukraine Community Description The town of Molodohvardiysk has a population of 20,000 and is situated in the easternmost oblast of Ukraine, Lugansk. This is the industrial center of Ukraine, and largely focuses on coal mining. This region of the country is notorious for water problems. The town-wide water supply is shut […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Hailey Spencer. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to provide reliable water to School Ten by purchasing and installing water reservoirs. Hailey reports I wanted to let you know about the successful completion of my water project […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Stephanie To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a rainwater catchment system for the school, consisting of a water tank, gutters, and piping. Stephanie reports: Thanks again for the support from Water Charity! We have completed […]
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 […]