Location Diouly Ker Mor, Kaffrine, Senegal Community Description Diouly Ker Mor lies 32 km southwest of the city of Kaffrine, in the Peanut Basin of Senegal. It is a small agrarian village with 11 households (9 of the Wolof cultural group while the other two are Pulaar du Nord), and between 180 and 250 inhabitants, […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Patrick Spencer. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a rainwater harvesting system for dormitories on the CATJA complex. Patrick reports: SCOPE OF WORK The scope of work as proposed and funded by Appropriate Projects was […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Elise Wojcik. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to install rain gutters along the roof of the Nyamanga Dispensary and the staff house. Elise reports: After receiving the Water Charity funds the Chairman of the Nyamanga Dispensary […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Jennifer Swanson. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to repair and rejuvenate the existing underground rainwater holding tank and pipes located at Namiyonga B Primary School. Jennifer reports: After receiving assistance from Water Charity, the process of […]
Location Nyamanga Village, Karungu Division, Nyatike District, Nyanza Province, Kenya Community Description Nyamanga is a small village nestled along the shores of Lake Victoria, 6 km from the area market town of Sori, lying within the larger region of Karungu Division, Kenya. Although quite scenic due to the lake and the surrounding hills, it is […]
Location Namiyonga, Newala, Mtwara, Tanzania Community Description The village of Namiyonga is located in Newala District within Mtwara Region in Southeastern Tanzania, where approximately 1,700 people reside. Namiyonga is located on the Makonde Plateau where the tribal language is Kimakonde. Up on the plateau, the weather is usually fairly hot and humid, with the occasional […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Elise Wojcik. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to provide handwashing stations at the local health clinic and 4 nearby schools. Elise reports: Through the help of Water Charity, the community of Karungu was able construct 9 […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Elizabeth To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a rainwater harvesting system for the needs of the school. Elizabeth reports: This project has been completed. First, off this project was a great success! The plan was […]
Location Nyamanga Village, Sori/Karungu, Nyanza, Kenya Community Description Nyamanga is a small village nestled along the shores of Lake Victoria, 6 km from the area market town of Sori, lying within the larger region of Karungu Division, Kenya. It is quite scenic due to the lake and the surrounding hills, but also quite isolated. A […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Kevin Werner. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a new capture dam to supply water for the community. Kevin reports: The residents of Suretka de Talamanca can sleep a little easier this upcoming rainy season […]