Location Anjiro, Toamasina, Madagascar — Fokontany (Neighborhood): Mahatsinjo, Ambilobe, Antanetibe Community Description Anjiro is a rural community located in the central highlands of Madagascar. It has a population of about 15,000 people consisting of mainly Merina and Bezanozano Malagasy tribes. However, due to its central location between the capital city and one of Madagascar’s largest […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Clifford Duong. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build three wells and one dam in three neighborhoods. Clifford reports: The Anjiro Well and Dam project was finally finished after experiencing a series of issues obstructing the […]
Location Mizilo, Madagascar Community Description The community is a rural commune 30 km outside of Manakara in Madagascar. The residents are extremely motivated to improve their health but have limited resources. There are currently only 12 latrines in the community, most of which are private or full. This means that most people use the forest […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Patrick Spencer. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a rainwater harvesting system for dormitories on the CATJA complex. Patrick reports: SCOPE OF WORK The scope of work as proposed and funded by Appropriate Projects was […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 replace a broken hand pump at the site with a sealed well lined with concrete rings, and an electronic pump. Andrew reports: Work has been completed on the […]
Location Andasibe, Moramanga district, Alaotra Mangoro region, Madagascar Community Description Association Mitsinjo started in 1999 as an association of local guides. It has since grown into an association that works in 4 primary areas – Ecotourism, Conservation, Research, and Development. Andasibe is only 135 km from Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar, and the road is […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Elsie Black. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a bathroom facility with 3 toilets, 3 urinals, and 3 sinks. Elsie reports: The new bathroom facility was finished in time for the 2013 tourist season! It […]