These projects have been completed under the direction of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers Dave & Rebecca Rowson. To read about the beginning of these projects, CLICK HERE. Following is the final report for the Shamba (garden) Project – Kakrigu, Rusinga Island, Kenya. A second report for the other aspect of this collection of […]
Water Charity has continued its Water For Everyone Initiative efforts in Liberia with this Todee & Careysburg Well Repair Program. Our Water for Everyone Initiative was created to provide basic access to safe water to every person in 3 West African countries, Liberia, Togo, and The Gambia, by the end of 2023. This is our 4th region adopted […]
Location Almolonga, Quetzaltenango, Guatemala Community Description Almolonga is a mid-sized community nestled in a valley just outside of the second-largest city in Guatemala (Quetzaltenango). Known throughout Guatemala as the ‘Hortaliza de America’, the people of Almolonga live off of the land. They produce, ship, and sell vegetables of all sorts (mostly carrots, radishes, beets, and […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Evan Anderson. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to install a concrete pile in each of the 12 households. Evan reports: The project resulted in the construction of 10 pilas (raised concrete structures that hold water and […]
Location Kounkane, Velingara Department, Kolda Region, Senegal Community Description Kounkane is a rural road town located on Route National 6 in southern Senegal, with a population of approximately 9,300, the majority of whom belong to the Pulaar ethnic group. Most of the economy relies on agriculture, primarily of corn, rice, millet, peanuts, and cotton. The […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Natalie Rooks. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to replace eroded piping and install new fixtures in the bathroom at the school. Natalie reports: The Svetlii School Bathroom Project aimed at providing working indoor bathrooms and handwashing […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Brittany Werkheiser. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a rainwater catchment and storage system at the primary school. Brittany reports: Kidumfa Primary School was thrilled to have a water tank brought to them on February […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Brett Werkheiser. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a latrine for the girls, install a rainwater catchment system, and build several handwashing stations. Brett reports: The project has been completed according to plan. Although there […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Emily Lundberg, Ph.D., Water Charity Country Director – The Gambia and Ebrima Marong, Water Charity Program Manager. To read about the start of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was designed to drill a 6-inch diameter borehole to a depth of 45 meters and install a hand […]
Location Sitio Boso Boso, Barangay San Jose, Antipolo City, Philippines Community Description Grace Christian Mission (GCM) is a “bahay ampunan,” a 24-hour residential home for boys and girls ranging from ages 5-18. This NGO is located in Boso Boso, Antipolo City, and is in proximity to the capital city of Manila. In spite of its […]