Location Kasese Town, Kasese District, Western Uganda Community Description From 1996-2001 Kasese experience a civil war between its government and local rebels. Hundreds of people lost limbs due to landmines. This project is being carried out under the auspices of Rwenzori Empowerment Center-Kasese (RECKLAS). For the past eight years, RECKLAS has been providing a multitude […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Lyndsey Rozzi. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to provide running water to the kindergarten to enable sanitation and hygiene. Lyndsey reports: We are pleased to report that the Izvoare Water Project has been completed! After three […]
This project has been completed under the technical direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Carl Whisner. To read about the beginning of this project, CLICK HERE. The project was for replacing nonfunctional toilets and sinks and providing the necessary piping at the school. Carl reports: We have completed the replacement of the plumbing facilities for the children […]
Location Izvoare, Falesti, Moldova Community Description Izvoare is a small village in western Moldova in the district of Falesti. Izvoare translates to springs, referring to the abundance of natural springs and lakes that surround the area. The village sits atop a hill providing a breathtaking view of the lakes, rolling fields and surrounding villages. The […]
Location Izmail, Odessa Oblast, Ukraine Community Description Izmail is approximately 160 km directly south of Odessa at the mouth of the Danube River Delta and is the southernmost city in Western Ukraine. The Romanian border is just across the river. Throughout history this region has been very strategically important as a military and port site […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Susan Goodson Fatherree. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. Susan Reports: FINAL PROJECT REPORT MPS Sanitation/ Hygiene Project Background This project involved the refurbishing of 4 toilet buildings and developing and employing a hygiene /sanitation education component for teachers and students in a primary school serving 1,200 students. These […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Returned Peace Corps Volunteer James Salvatore. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The following is a summary of Brother Isidore Luyinda’s conclusion report: The main goal of the project was to install the submersible water pump at the existing borehole in order to […]
This project is made possible through the partnership of WATER CHARITY and the NATIONAL PEACE CORPS ASSOCIATION. This project has been completed. To read about the conclusion, CLICK HERE. Location Magalela Village, Kazungula, Zambia Community Description Magalela Village lies west of Zimba with a population of approximately 1,670 people. The main economic activity is crop […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteers Teneasha Pierson & Sarah Kaufmann. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to repair the existing water catchment system and to add 4 handwashing stations near the toilets. Teneasha reports: The project at Nangina Mixed Primary School has […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Cassidy Twyman. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to install four sanitation stations, two at each of the two schools, near the student latrines. Cassidy reports: The Sanitation Stations in Chebunyo were once again a success! The […]