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 […]
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 […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Charles Sexton. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a rainwater catchment system for the school. Charles reports: The Mukhonje Secondary School Water Project was initiated on November 19th. My counterpart, Jairus Muhatia, and I met […]
Location Kaymor, Arrondissement de Nioro du Rip, Region de Kaolack, Senegal Community Description Kaymor is a village of over 2,000 people. It is located in the Peanut Basin of Senegal and the majority of the people work in farming. It is the capital of its Rural Community and is located over 25 kilometers from the […]
Location Malava, Central Kabras Division, Kakamega North District, Kakamega County, Kenya Community Description Malava is in the Western part of Kenya. It is about 3 hours north of Lake Victoria and 2 hours east of the Ugandan border. It is almost equidistant to the large towns of Webuye and Kakamega and is right off the […]