This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Susan Goodson Fatherree. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a handwashing station and at the school. Susan reports: In 2013, funding for this project from Water Charity NGO, was leveraged to secure additional matching funds […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Stephanie Chilcote. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build water storage jugs and related rainwater catchment systems throughout the village. Stephanie reports: As a result of the funds provided by Water Charity, ten 600-liter water jars […]
Location Nanjota Village, Masasi District, Mtwara Region, Tanzania Community Description The village of Nanjota is located in Mtwara Region, Tanzania. The Mtwara region is one of the hottest and driest of Tanzania with temperatures around 90 °F year-round and an average of 40 inches of rainfall a year. The village is home to over 6,000 […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Stephanie Chilcote. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a water system to supply the bathrooms of the school. Stephanie reports: Using funds from Water Charity, generously donated by Bradley Schiff in honor of Jennifer Roff, […]
Location Nanjota, Masasi District, Mtwara Region Community Description The village of Nanjota has a population of over 6,000 people. It is located in the Mtwara region, one of the hottest and driest of Tanzania, with temperatures around 90 °F year-round and an average of 40 inches of rainfall a year. There is no electricity or […]
Location Muille, Kaffrine Region, Senegal Community Description Muille is a small farming village of 500 people, located 22 kilometers south of Kaffrine, in the heart of the peanut basin. Most households are subsistence farmers during the rainy months, growing peanuts, millet, corn and sorghum. After selling the bulk of their crops in November small-scale gardening […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Sarah Ferguson. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build 10 pit latrines throughout the Muille community. Sarah reports: 15 pit latrines were completed using Water Charity funds, which was 5 more than originally projected! The masons […]
Location Thiewal Lao, Mampatim department, Kolda region, Senegal Community Description Thiewal Lao has just under 500 residents. They are all ethnically Pulaar (speaking Fulakunda). The community has a history of working with Peace Corps, with two volunteers having previously worked in the community. Last year, the previous PCV helped the community form and construct a […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Stephanie Griffin. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to dig a well and repair and upgrade the community garden. Stephanie reports: This project sought to add another well and basin to the women’s garden in the village […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer April Zachary. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The following is April’s conclusion report: Bubazi Water Project 1: Gakoma Source We implemented Bubazi Water Project 1: Gakoma Source on February 8, 2016 and it was completed on March 8, 2016. […]