National Peace Corps Association

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 […]

Dang Tong District Water Project – Cambodia

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, Dang Tong District, Kampot Province, Cambodia Community Description Xxxxxxxxx is home to about 10,000 people. It is located directly on the […]

Nkwini Rainwater Catchment Project – Tanzania

This project is made possible through the partnership of Water Charity and the National Peace Corps Association. Location     Nkwini, Same District, Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania Community Description Nkwini, a tiny sub-village, sits 5 km away from the main village, Makanya, in the Kilimanjaro region of Tanzania.  It is located on the semi-arid flatlands traditionally […]

Conclusion of Nkwini Rainwater Catchment Project – Tanzania

This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Katie Kirkwood. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build two Ferro-cement rainwater catchment tanks of 30,000 liters each, one at the primary school and the other at the clinic in town. A summary of Katie’s report […]

Conclusion of Kol Toma School Water Project – Albania

This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Pier Vernaza. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build 2 bathrooms and provide the necessary water supply and sewage systems. A summary of Pier’s report is as follows: The bathroom project at Kol Tome School in […]

Kol Toma School Water Project – Albania

This project is made possible through the partnership of WATER CHARITY and the NATIONAL PEACE CORPS ASSOCIATION. Location Vele Village, Mirdita, Albania Community Description The village of Vele is part of Mirdita District and the Prefecture of Lezhe, in Northwest Albania. It has a total population of approximately 720 inhabitants, most of whom are farmers […]

Conclusion of Agnam Tonguel School Water Project – Senegal

This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Jillian McIntosh. To read about the start of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was designed to build two additional bathroom stalls at the elementary school. Jillian reports: Two bathroom stalls were built, and the existing damaged stall was fixed. Thus, the primary school […]

Agnam Tonguel School Water Project – Senegal

This project is made possible through the partnership of Water Charity and the National Peace Corps Association. Location Agnam Tonguel, Podor District, Saint Louis Region, Senegal Community Description The community, Agnam Tonguel, in Senegal consists of about 1,500-2,000 people.  The population is entirely Muslim and the majority speak Pulaar du Nord, with some families more […]