National Peace Corps Association

Madiana Water System Project – The Gambia

This project is made possible through the partnership of WATER CHARITY and the NATIONAL PEACE CORPS ASSOCIATION. Location Madiana, Sami District, Central River Region, The Gambia Community Description Madiana is an ethnically Mandinka village of approximately 670 residents. Madiana is located six kilometers off the road in the bush of the Central River Region. The […]

Marakonye Community Well Rehab – South Sudan

his project is made possible through the partnership of Water Charity and the National Peace Corps Association, working with Water is Basic. This is Project 9 of Phase 2 of our South Sudan Well Rehab Program. Phase 1 of the program began with the Tore region, which became the center of a new wave of violence.  These Phase 2 projects […]

South Sudan Well Rehab Projects – Phase 1

This project is made possible through the partnership of Water Charity and the National Peace Corps Association, along with Water is Basic. Water Charity is pleased to announce this PHASE 1 of our South Sudan Well Rehab Program, designed to help the people of South Sudan by rehabilitating wells and repairing pumps across the country.  The program […]

Lomulule Well Rehab – South Sudan

This project is made possible through the partnership of Water Charity and the National Peace Corps Association. This is part of Phase 2 of our South Sudan Well Rehab Program. The program began with the Tore region, which became the center of a new wave of violence.  These new projects are being done along the […]

CHILD Permagarden Training – 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. The seventh training of our  Permagarden Training Initiative – Worldwide will take place in June 2018. Peter Jensen will train community volunteers with his Terra Firma Permagardens […]

Kwaa-Paa 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 Kwaa-Paa, Brong Ahafo Region, Ghana Community Description Kaa-Paa is a large village located next to Weremuso towards the regional capital (Sunyani). It is about a 35-minute […]

Kuraw Arafang Community Garden Project – The Gambia

Location Kuraw Arafang, Sandu District, Upper River Region, The Gambia Community Description Kuraw Arafang is a small Mandinka community of about 850 residents located 3 km from the River Gambia. Mandinkas are known for their impressive farming and gardening abilities. The Village Development Community, consisting of the village elders, oversees all projects, from design through […]

Conclusion of Kuraw Arafang Community Garden Project – The Gambia

This project has been successfully completed, under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Kasey Pendexter. To see the history of the project CLICK HERE. The project was to build a new well to irrigate the community garden. Kasey reports: Despite having a torrential downpour 10 out of 16 days, Sanna and his well-digging crew have […]

Conclusion of Nyankui Well Garden Project – The Gambia

 This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Kasey Pendexter. To read about the beginning of this project, CLICK HERE. The project was for a well to provide irrigation for the community garden. Kasey reports: The Nyankui garden well took a mere 17 days to complete. After receiving the money, Ebrima […]

Nyankui Well Garden Project – The Gambia

 Location Nyankui Village, Sandu District, Upper River Region, The Gambia Community Description Nyankui is a small village located in the Gambian bush consisting of roughly 1027 people. Nearly every person in the village earns an income by farming or selling vegetables at the local market. Nyankui has a hard-working, incredibly active women’s group with 135 […]