Location Nyamanga Village, Karungu Division, Nyatike District, Nyanza Province, Kenya Community Description Nyamanga is a small village nestled along the shores of Lake Victoria, 6 km from the area market town of Sori, lying within the larger region of Karungu Division, Kenya. Although quite scenic due to the lake and the surrounding hills, it is […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Jennifer Swanson. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to repair and rejuvenate the existing underground rainwater holding tank and pipes located at Namiyonga B Primary School. Jennifer reports: After receiving assistance from Water Charity, the process of […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Elise Wojcik. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to provide handwashing stations at the local health clinic and 4 nearby schools. Elise reports: Through the help of Water Charity, the community of Karungu was able construct 9 […]
Location Namiyonga, Newala, Mtwara, Tanzania Community Description The village of Namiyonga is located in Newala District within Mtwara Region in Southeastern Tanzania, where approximately 1,700 people reside. Namiyonga is located on the Makonde Plateau where the tribal language is Kimakonde. Up on the plateau, the weather is usually fairly hot and humid, with the occasional […]
Location Nyamanga Village, Sori/Karungu, Nyanza, Kenya Community Description Nyamanga is a small village nestled along the shores of Lake Victoria, 6 km from the area market town of Sori, lying within the larger region of Karungu Division, Kenya. It is quite scenic due to the lake and the surrounding hills, but also quite isolated. A […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Elizabeth To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a rainwater harvesting system for the needs of the school. Elizabeth reports: This project has been completed. First, off this project was a great success! The plan was […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Hannah Vick. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to clean up sewage hazards and build two clean-water septic tanks. Hannah reports: I’m happy to report the Kebemer Correctional Facility Sanitation Project complete before the rains arrived! After […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Kevin Werner. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a new capture dam to supply water for the community. Kevin reports: The residents of Suretka de Talamanca can sleep a little easier this upcoming rainy season […]
Location Kebemer, Louga Region, Senegal Community Description Kebemer Department is one of the three departments in the Louga Region in the northwest part of Senegal. The Kebemer Correctional Facility (Maison d’Arrêt et de Correction de Kébémer) with dilapidated infrastructure dating back to colonial 1912, is at full capacity. The inmates, most of whom are petty […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Jeffrey Deppa. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a 1,200-liter water storage tank at MATI. Jeffrey reports: The water tank building project using plastic bottles was very successful. Not only did the project get completed, […]