National Peace Corps Association

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 […]

Chuquexa I School Bathroom Project – Guatemala

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 Chuquexa I School, Solola, Guatemala Community Description The village of Chuquexa I is located about 100 km west of Guatemala City astride the Pan American highway […]

Medina Yoro Foulah and Niaming Latrine Project – Senegal

This project is made possible through the partnership of WATER CHARITY and the NATIONAL PEACE CORPS ASSOCIATION. Location Medina Yoro Foulah and Niaming, Kolda, Senegal Community Description Two communes in the Kolda region of Senegal are included in this project. The first consists of nine villages with an estimated total population of 3,100 inhabitants; the […]

Kwanfinfin Borehole Project – Ghana

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 Kwanfinfin, Brong Ahafo Region, Ghana Community Description Kwanfinfin is a large village, with a population of about 1,780 people. The main source of income is […]

Lelouma Prefecture Well Project – Guinea

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. Xxxxx Sous-Prefecture, Lelouma Prefecture, Labe Region, Guinea Community Description Xxxxx is a mid-sized town with a population of about 20,000 in the […]

Burera District Youth Groups Training – Rwanda

This project is 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. Location Burera District, Rwanda Community Description Burera District is located in the northern province of Rwanda, adjacent to the Ugandan border, and between the cities of Musanze […]

Health Center Water Project – Rwanda

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. Rxxxxxxx Health Center, Rurengeri Cell, Mukamira Sector, Nyabihu District, Western Province, Rwanda Community Description Rxxxxxxx Health Center, located in Rurengeri Cell, is […]

Agua Prieta Water System Project – Mexico

This project in the Sierra Madres of Chiapas has been COMPLETED! Read about its conclusion below (or CLICK #Conclusion) The project was made possible through the partnership of WATER CHARITY and the NATIONAL PEACE CORPS ASSOCIATION. Location Agua Prieta, Chiapas, Mexico Community Description Agua Prieta is home to 685 people living in 140 households. The village is located on the warmer, coastal side of the Sierra […]

Gagnick Latrine 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. Gxxxxxx, Wxxx, and Dxxxx, Commune of Gagnick, Department of Guinguineo, Region of Kaolack, Senegal Community Description The three target villages of this […]