National Peace Corps Association

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 […]

Ndiraweeru BioSand Filter Training – Uganda

This Uganda project is made possible through the partnership of Water Charity and the National Peace Corps Association, working with Friendly Water for the World.   It has been successfully completed, and a short #conclusion report has been appended to the end of the page. ​    Location Ndiraweru-Banda Sub County, Uganda Community Description Ndiraweeru is an impoverished rural community […]

Kagumba Primary School ISSB Tank Project – Uganda

This project is made possible through the partnership of WATER CHARITY and the NATIONAL PEACE CORPS ASSOCIATION. This project has been completed.  To read about the conclusion CLICK HERE. Location Kagumba Primary School, Balawoli Subcounty, Kamuli Region, Uganda Community Description Kagumba Primary is a school in Uganda’s rural Kamuli region. The region is one of Uganda’s […]

Conclusion of Burera Five Youth Groups Training – Rwanda

This project in Rwanda was made possible through the partnership of Water Charity and the National Peace Corps Association, working with Friendly Water for The World and Hand in Hand for Development. To read about the start of the project, CLICK HERE.     This project was a complete success, and all the goals set for the training were […]

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

Water Charity will be joining with Friendly Water for the World to put on a 9-day training program and conference in Gisenyi, Rwanda in January 2017. The technology to be taught is the construction and maintenance of rainwater catchment systems, with a focus on Ferro-cement tanks.  This program will proliferate the technology through 7 countries (Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, […]