This project is made possible through the partnership of Water Charity and the National Peace Corps Association. Location Salemata Region, Kedougou, Senegal Community Description Salemata is an agricultural village of over 600 people in the Kedougou region of Senegal. This is where the project originated but because of the extensive need in the region for […]
Location Ampasimbola, District Amparafaravola, Madagascar Community Description Antsakoana is a small village south of the town Amparafaravola located in the Eastern part of Madagascar. Ampasimbola is one of 20 communes in District Amparafaravola. The district of Amparafaravola, is located in a large rice-producing area near Lake Alaotra in central Madagascar. Rice farming is seasonal work […]
Location Kewoye, Kedougou, Senegal Community Description Kewoye is a rural community 90 km west of Kedougou in southeastern Senegal, just 35 km from the Guinean border. It has a population of about 600 people. The vast majority of residents are farmers. The primary crops grown are rice, corn, peanuts, and cotton. A few men participate […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Christopher Clipper. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. Christopher’s report on the project Goal: Build the material capacity of the community by completing a fully functional environmental interpretation center that incorporates environmental protection. WC Objectives: 1. Build a dry bathroom for […]
Water Charity is proud to announce our Ethiopia Borehole Program. This is a major initiative to drill new boreholes in the Sidama region of Ethiopia. The program is underway. Click the links near the bottom of this page to read about the projects that are started. This program is made possible through the partnership of […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Michael Buckler & Village X. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. Mike Reports: Using funds from Water Charity, EZ Borehole Drillers drilled a borehole at Nachuma Village, Malawi, starting on December 8, 2015, and finishing on December 11, 2015. The borehole was drilled […]
This project is made possible through the partnership of WATER CHARITY and the NATIONAL PEACE CORPS ASSOCIATION. Introduction Two million people in Malawi don’t have access to safe water. Over 3,000 children die each year from diarrhea caused by unsafe water and poor sanitation. The people of Malawi have an urgent need for local sources […]
To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to extend the water line and install a tap to serve the needs of local farmers. Steve reports: I’m pleased to report that the water project in Pakkala is complete. Immediately after the month of fasting I gave the funds to farmer Sere […]
Location Pakkala, Kaffrine, Senegal Community Description Pakkala is a farming village of about 200 people, located 12 km south/southwest of Kaffrine, in the peanut basin of Senegal. Water is only available from a few taps connected to a water tower located at least 5 km away, for a fee, and from a few wells, at […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Steven Klimberg. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a water tank for the school, to be used to supply the teaching kitchen and the bathrooms. Steven reports: The local Rotary Club helped with the project […]