National Peace Corps Association

Health Center Well Project – Cameroon

This project is made possible through the partnership of WATER CHARITY and the NATIONAL PEACE CORPS ASSOCIATION.  Location This project summary has been redacted for security reasons to omit the specific project location. Xxxxxx, Bafia District, Centre Region, Cameroon Community Description Xxxxxx is a large rural village covering 27 kilometers in the Centre Region, just […]

Keur Serigne Thioye Water Project – Senegal

Location Keur Serigne Thioye, Nioro district, Kaolack region, Senegal Community Description Keur Serigne Thioye is a small rural Wolof community located in the Nioro subregion of Kaolack near the Gambian border. There are approximately 400 people living in 26 compounds. The primary source of income in the area is farming of peanuts, millet, and corn. […]

School Well Project – Senegal

This project is made possible through the partnership of WATER CHARITY and the NATIONAL PEACE CORPS ASSOCIATION.  Location This project summary has been redacted for security reasons to omit the specific project location. Xxxxxxxxx, Kolda Region, Senegal Community Description The rural village of Xxxxxxxxx, population approximately 500, lies about 15 kilometers north of the regional […]

Conclusion of Colombia Lifewater Projects – Estacion Village – Colombia

This project in Estacion Village, Colombia​ has been completed under the direction of Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, Jeremy Mak. To address water quality, as well as lack of lighting, and malaria in the village, Water Charity gave villagers high-quality water filters, solar lamps, and mosquito nets.  We also trained them in the use and upkeep of these items.  The […]

Colombia Lifewater Project – Estacion Villa – Colombia

This Colombia Lifewater Project is made possible through the partnership of Water Charity, the National Peace Corps Association, and Superstar WC Volunteer RPCV Jeremy Mak. Location Estacion Villa, ColombiaCommunity Description Estacion Villa, a small underserved community in Northeast Colombia located at N 10°17,794’ W 74°11.444’. The population is comprised of approximately 375 people from an estimated 45 […]

Jon Village School #41 Hygiene Project – Kyrgyzstan

This project is made possible through the partnership of Water Charity and the National Peace Corps Association. Location     Jon Village, Bazar-Korgon raion, Jalalabad Oblast, Kyrgyz Republic Community Description Jon Village is located near the raion center, in Bazar-Korgon raion, Jalal-Abad Oblast. There is only one school in the village, called School 41, which […]

Conclusion of Keur Serigne Thioye Water Project – Senegal

This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Jacqueline Gerson. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to extend the pipelines from an existing tap to a community garden located just outside of the village. Jacqueline reports: The project has been completed. During 2 workdays, […]

Call to Nature Permaculture Tree Planting Project – Ghana

This project is made possible through the partnership of WATER CHARITY and the NATIONAL PEACE CORPS ASSOCIATION.  Location Oyibi – Legon in Accra and Nsawam – Adaeso, in the Eastern region, Ghana Community Description This project will be implemented by planting trees along roadsides from Oyibi – Legon in Accra and Nsawam – Adaeso in […]

Well and Solar Pump Project – Senegal

This project is made possible through the partnership of WATER CHARITY and the NATIONAL PEACE CORPS ASSOCIATION. Location This project summary has been redacted for security reasons to omit the specific project location. Xxxxxx, Tambacounda, Senegal Community Description The community is made of 8,200 people, most ethnically Pulaar, who are proud to live in what […]

Conclusion of Diankancounda Ogeul Well Improvement Project – Senegal

This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Julia Bowers. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to construct and install covers for four wells in the 3 largest neighborhoods in Diankancounda Ogeul. Julia reports: We have completed the well improvement Project in Diankankounda Ogeul, […]