This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Emma Martz. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. Emma’s conclusion summary: Scope of the Project The Loumbol Samba Abdul Middle School Latrine and Hand Washing project were intended to provide a latrine for the local middle school as well as […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Anna Hankins. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to construct a rainwater catchment system at Orinie Primary School. Anna reports: I can happily announce that on January 3rd, we completed the installation of a rain catchment system […]
Location Orinie Sublocation, Orinie Location, Kajiado District, Rift Valley Province, Kenya Community Description The community of Orinie is located in the hills to the South East of Kajiado town, some 10 km of the rough road off of the Nairobi-Namanga Highway. Although the distance from Orinie to Kajiado is only 35 kilometers, the contrast between […]
Location Orinie Sublocation, Orinie Location, Kajiado Central District, Rift Valley Province, Kenya Community Description Orinie is located in the Oldonyonyiokie Hills of Kajiado District. Dotted with thorn brush and acacia, the region is characterized by annual drought; residents go months on end without rain. Orinie is a Maasai community, home to 2,700 men, women and […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Anna Hankins. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build 5 pit latrines within Orinie, in Nareto and Orpusare Villages. Anna reports: The Orinie Latrine Project was completed in early December, 2013. The Mother-to-Mother Support Group came […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Stephanie Tatge. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a rainwater catchment system at the school. Stephanie reports: The teachers determined that rainwater catchment was the biggest need and the most feasible project for the school. […]
Location Haivoron, Kirovograd Oblast, Ukraine Community Description Haivoron is a small Rayon center located in the western-most corner of Kirovohrads’ka Oblast, near the Southern Bug River, and near a large highway that connects Kiev to Odessa. There are approximately 15,000 people living in Haivoron, most of whom work within the town or in the surrounding […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Caleb Sullivan. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to renovate the water and sanitation systems at the school. Caleb reports: We bought four new sinks, filters and piping for the bathroom. There was an agreement that if […]
Location Village of Likarangilo, City of Songea, Ruvuma Region, Tanzania Community Description Likaringilo is located 30 kilometers north of Songea, in the Ward of Mtyangimbole in the Ruvuma region. It is fairly new and officially became a village in 1998. It is home to 2,196 villagers, most of whom are farmers. There is one primary […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Mary Heinemann. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a rainwater catchment system at the Likaringilo Dispensary. Mary reports: The water catchment project has been completed at the Likarangilo clinic. The gutters were installed with heavy-duty […]