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Conclusion of Ikimilinzowo Primary School Well Project – Tanzania

This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Julie Burgett. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a pump well at the Ikimilinzowo Primary School. Julie reports: This was a well built specifically for the Ikimilinzowo Primary School use. Before its construction, students had […]

Machavenga Public Latrine Project – Mozambique

This project is made possible through the partnership of WATER CHARITY and the NATIONAL PEACE CORPS ASSOCIATION. Location Machavenga, Inhambane Province, Mozambique  Community Description Small rural town located on the Inhambane Bay.  Located between two tourist locations but lacks development. Problem Addressed The local market attracts hundreds of people daily, but there are no public […]

Bubazi Health Center Water Project – Rwanda

This project is made possible through the partnership of Water Charity and the National Peace Corps Association. Location Bubazi & Gitwa Cells, Rubengera, Karongi, Rwanda Community Description The project community is the Bubazi Health Center Catchment Area. The Bubazi Health Center’s catchment area encompasses two cells, 15 villages, and has a population of approximately 8,700 […]

Conclusion of Morarano Public Latrine Project – Madagascar

This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Andrew Bourret. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build two new public latrines, with lined and displaced pits and ventilation. The project exceeded expectations, and four latrines were built. Andrew reports: I am happy to report […]

Morarano Public Latrine Project – Madagascar

Location Morarano, Foulpointe commune, Tamatave II region, Madagascar Community Description Morarano is a rural village located 12 km southwest of the beach town of Foulpointe on the east coast of Madagascar. About 150 people live in the village center. However, the presence of an elementary school means 270 students come in from the surrounding hills […]

Analalava Special Community Reserve Well Project – Madagascar

Location Morarano, Foulpointe, Tamatave Region, Atsinanana Province, Madagascar Community Description The Special Community Reserve of Analalava (Velonala and Missouri Botanical Gardens) is a protected rainforest on the east coast of Madagascar, owned by the local community, and managed by the forest association Velonala with the assistance of Missouri Botanical Gardens. It is home to five […]

Conclusion of Loma Atravesada Water and Sanitation Project – Dominican Republic

This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Thomas Betts. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build and repair water catchment systems and construct latrines for the poorest members of the community. Thomas reports: This project has been successfully completed. Two new latrines were […]

Loma Atravesada Water and Sanitation Project – Dominican Republic

Location Loma Atravesada, Monte Cristi Province, Dominican Republic Community Description Loma Atravesada is a small, rural community located in the province of Monte Cristi in the northwest corner of the Dominican Republic. The economy is based around fishing and the harvesting of tobacco. Marginal economic gains are made in animal breeding, hunting, and the cultivation […]

Lesfello Latrine Project – Senegal

Location Lesfello, Kédougou, Senegal Community Description Lesfello in Kédougou is located about 400 miles southeast of Dakar, the country’s capital. The community has a population of 700 and continues to grow rapidly. Problem Addressed As the population of the village increases, access to clean water and sanitation facilities are essential to reduce the amount of […]