National Peace Corps Association

Bug Nkwanta and New Longoro Water Projects – Ghana

This project is made possible through the partnership of WATER CHARITY and the NATIONAL PEACE CORPS ASSOCIATION. Location Bug Nkwanta and New Longoro, Brong Ahafo Region, Ghana Community Description MoringaConnect (MC) works with small families in Ghana that grow moringa trees. They use a vertically integrated supply chain to process moringa leaves into moringa-based tea […]

Ntobroso Borehole Project – Ghana

This project is made possible through the partnership of WATER CHARITY and the NATIONAL PEACE CORPS ASSOCIATION. Location Ntobroso, Brong Ahafo Region, Ghana Community Description Ntobroso is a large village, with a population of about 1,100 people. The main source of income is from agriculture and trading. In addition, young men and women serve as […]

Svay Leu District Water Purification 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. Xxxxxxxx Xxxx, Svay Leu District, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia Community Description Xxxxxxxx Xxxx is a quiet, rural village located down a long […]

Conclusion of Cipresal Water System Project – Mexico

This project has been completed under the direction of Tamara Brennan and Sexto Sol.  To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. Tamara reports: We are pleased to report that the Cipresal project was completed in early May, 2015.  This is the report of how the work progressed.  The plan for the project […]

Conclusion of Gisenyi Rainwater Catchment System & Ferro-Cement Tank Training Program – Rwanda

Water Charity with Friendly Water for the World put on a 9-day training program and conference in Gisenyi, Rwanda in January 2017. The technology taught was the construction and maintenance of rainwater catchment systems, with a focus on Ferro-cement tanks. The conference and training were a great success, and publication of the conclusion was delayed until the results, including the spin-off […]

Conclusion of Ntobroso Borehole Project – Ghana

This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Nana Kudjoe Kesse, of H2O Africa Care, in coordination with Solomon Amuzu, of Call to Nature Permaculture. To read about the start of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was designed to build a borehole to supply water for the people of Ntobroso. Nana […]

Conclusion of Musha Health Center Water Project – Rwanda

This project has been completed under the technical direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Kara Rogers. To read about the beginning of this project, CLICK HERE. This project was to provide Musha Health Center with running water in the consultation, pharmacy, surgery, and pediatric rooms. In addition, parts and piping of the existing water system were to […]

Musha Health Center Water Project – Rwanda

Location Musha, Eastern Province, District of Rwamagana, Rwanda Community Description Musha is a small rural community that lies about 30 minutes from Rwamagana town. Musha Health Center is a small health center that provides many services to the people of Musha and surrounding areas. These include maternity and delivery services, surgical and wound care, consultations, […]

Conclusion of Call to Nature Permaculture Tree Planting Project – Ghana

This project has been finished under the direction of Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Michael McGaskey and Solomon Amuzu, Founder and Director of Call to Nature Permaculture (CTNP). The project was designed to plant and maintain 20,000 trees in two areas of Ghana, and to build the capacity of CTNP to continue its environmental work. To […]

Conclusion of Medina Yoro Foulah and Niaming Latrine Project – Senegal

This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteers Laura d’Elsa and Abigail Pershing. To read about the start of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was designed to rehabilitate 13 latrines in the village of Medina Yoro Foulah (four at the pre-school and nine at the elementary school), and to construct 16 […]