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 […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Hannah Vick. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to clean up sewage hazards and build two clean-water septic tanks. Hannah reports: I’m happy to report the Kebemer Correctional Facility Sanitation Project complete before the rains arrived! After […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Jeffrey Deppa. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a 1,200-liter water storage tank at MATI. Jeffrey reports: The water tank building project using plastic bottles was very successful. Not only did the project get completed, […]
Location Kebemer, Louga Region, Senegal Community Description Kebemer Department is one of the three departments in the Louga Region in the northwest part of Senegal. The Kebemer Correctional Facility (Maison d’Arrêt et de Correction de Kébémer) with dilapidated infrastructure dating back to colonial 1912, is at full capacity. The inmates, most of whom are petty […]
Location Oriang’, Rachuonyo South District, Nyanza Province, Kenya Community Description St. Paul’s Oriang’ Mixed Secondary School is a small public school in the rural village of Oriang’ in Western Kenya. The school was opened in 2010 as a community initiative to serve local students, many of whom cannot afford to attend other, more established local […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Kelley Gallagher. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to provide running water throughout the school to serve 3 additional bathrooms and the kitchen. Kelley reports: The project was completed successfully and on time. With the money from […]
Location Akhaltsikhe, Akhaltsikhe municipality, Samtskhe-Javakheti Region, Republic of Georgia Community Description The town of Akhaltsikhe serves as the capital of the Samtskhe-Javakheti region located in southwest Georgia. According to data collected during the 2002 census, 46,134 individuals live in the city and surrounding villages (approximately 20,000 in the city proper). Akhaltiskhe is a diverse city, […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Margaret Guin. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a rainwater harvesting system to provide water for drinking and irrigation of the school’s crops and trees. Margaret reports: The project was completed by three local fundis. […]