This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Eric Braaten. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to restore the pumps in the village to full functionality to provide for the potable water needs of the village, and to provide additional facilities for irrigation and tending […]
Location Cazangic, Raion Leova, Moldova Community Description The commune of Cazangic, which includes the villages of Cazangic, Selişte and Frumuşica, is located in the south of the Republic of Moldova along the western side of the country which borders Romania. Raion Leova and the commune of Cazangic are the midpoint along a major strategic route […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Tom Reade. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to install a hot water heater in the school cafeteria to provide hot water for dishwashing and student sanitation needs. Tom reports: There is hot water in the school! […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Clint Robert Niehus. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build 16 latrines in the 4 separate neighborhoods of the village. Clint reports: The Diamaguene Latrine Project was approved in March of 2012, and work immediately began […]
Location Diamaguene, near Sokone, Fatick Region, Senegal Community Description Diamaguene is a village of 700 people of mixed ethnic groups, all living in harmony according to the bold statement made when their village was named: ‘Diamaguene’ means ‘Peace is better.’ Ethnic groups represented are Sereer, Wolof, Pulaar, Bambara, Jola, and Cosse. Diamaguene is divided into […]
Location Village of Cenac, District of Cimişlia, Republic of Moldova Community Description Cenac is a small, rural village in central Moldova. It is located 14 kilometers down an unpaved road from the district center Cimişlia. Officially its residents number just over 2,000 people, but as many as a third are living and working overseas. Located […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Matthew Leonard. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to renovate the spring that provides water for drinking and cooking for the community. Matthew reports: Cenac’s spring renovation project progressed smoothly, and Appropriate Projects funds were key to […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Megan O’Connor. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to provide crucial sanitation services for the center. Megan reports: We completed the project, resulting in clean, potable water supplies, toilets and showers for our most vulnerable, homeless, displaced […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Steven Turnbull. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build two water tanks as an integral part of the larger project to build a tree nursery in Joal-Fadiouth. Steven reports: The project took some time to get […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Teena Curry. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to purchase and install a water pump to expand the production of rice in the community. Teena reports: The president of the farmer’s association in Morarano Chrome, District Amparafaravola […]