This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Maxx Mann. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a rainwater catchment system to provide water for all of the needs of the school. Maxx reports: Scope This project was geared toward educating lower primary school […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Jeremy Mak. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. Jeremy reports: Through this project, 50 Sawyer Point One water filters were distributed to two children’s homes and 40 households in the greater Kampala area, helping 389 women, children, and […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Anna Hankins. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to construct a rainwater catchment system at Orinie Primary School. Anna reports: I can happily announce that on January 3rd, we completed the installation of a rain catchment system […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Emma Martz. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. Emma’s conclusion summary: Scope of the Project The Loumbol Samba Abdul Middle School Latrine and Hand Washing project were intended to provide a latrine for the local middle school as well as […]
Location Orinie Sublocation, Orinie Location, Kajiado District, Rift Valley Province, Kenya Community Description The community of Orinie is located in the hills to the South East of Kajiado town, some 10 km of the rough road off of the Nairobi-Namanga Highway. Although the distance from Orinie to Kajiado is only 35 kilometers, the contrast between […]
Location Orinie Sublocation, Orinie Location, Kajiado Central District, Rift Valley Province, Kenya Community Description Orinie is located in the Oldonyonyiokie Hills of Kajiado District. Dotted with thorn brush and acacia, the region is characterized by annual drought; residents go months on end without rain. Orinie is a Maasai community, home to 2,700 men, women and […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Anna Hankins. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build 5 pit latrines within Orinie, in Nareto and Orpusare Villages. Anna reports: The Orinie Latrine Project was completed in early December, 2013. The Mother-to-Mother Support Group came […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Taylor Warren. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to provide running water and three hand washing stations at the preschool and elementary school. Taylor reports: All 3 tanks have been installed and are in operation. In December, […]
Location Bamkoto, Kaffrine, Senegal Community Description Bamkoto is a small village in Kaffrine, comprised of 160 people living in 8 compounds. Problem Addressed There is only one latrine in the village. For most adults and children, the only place to urinate and defecate is in the surrounding fields. The lack of a proper waste disposal […]
Location Rwamagana, Eastern Province, Rwanda Community Description Rwamagana is located in the Eastern Province of Rwanda. The majority of the population farm, many subsistence. The Eastern Province has very high rates of intestinal and waterborne illnesses, many of which are Neglected Tropical Diseases. Excel Bilingual Nursery and Primary School is committed to preparing its students for […]