National Peace Corps Association

Conclusion of Chinyata Well Project – Bolivia

This project has been completed under the direction of Joan Velasquez, RPCV Bolivia (’67 – ’69), Co-Founder and Board Member of Mano a Mano, and Nate Knatterud-Hubinger, it’s Executive Director. To read about the start of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was designed to drill a well in Chinyata. Nate reports: Mano a Mano’s water […]

Conclusion of Ccotos Bathroom Project – Peru

This project has been completed under the administration of Ralph Bolton, Ph.D., Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (Peru,’62-’65), and founder and director of The Chijnaya Foundation. Work was done under the direction of Chijnaya’s operational arm, Asociación Pro-DIA, a legally-constituted Peruvian counterpart. On-the-ground work was managed by Kimmy Mazza, Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (Peru,’16-’18). To read […]

Conclusion of Village Well Program Phase I – Madagascar

We have completed the Village Well Program Phase I – Madagascar successfully and a large number of Malagasy people now have access to water. To read the original project goals and information, CLICK HERE. We would like to thank Fred Rittelmeyer for his incredible dedication and ability on this project and all the other great work he has […]

Chinyata Well Project – Bolivia

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 Chinyata, Bolivia Community Description Chinyata is a high rural Andean community, located about 20 kilometers from the outskirts of the city of Cochabamba. Chinyata’s population of […]

Ccotos Bathroom Project – Peru

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 Centro Poblado Ccotos, Capachica, Puno, Peru Community Description Ccotos is a beautiful community on the shores of Lake Titicaca. The vibrant culture and breathtaking views of […]

Escuela Adelante Water and Sanitation Project – Nicaragua

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. LocationSan Juan del Sur, Rivas Department, Nicaragua Community DescriptionIn the rural areas surrounding San Juan del Sur, schooling options are scarce. Not one public secondary school […]

Dodoma Region Rainwater Catchment Project – Tanzania

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. Dodoma Region, Tanzania Community Description The village is located in the semi-arid climate of Tanzania’s central Dodoma region, where there is a […]

Conclusion of Ccotos Latrine Project – Peru

Final Report Menor de Ccotos Bathroom Project This project has been completed under the direction of Ralph Bolton and Kimmy Mazza, working with the Association Pro-DIA,​. To read about the start of the project, CLICK HERE. This project in Menor de Ccotos village was designed to add a second restroom with additional piping, an elevated […]

Conclusion of Otoxha Latrine Project – Belize

This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer William Boyer. To read about the start of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was originally designed to build 25 latrines in the village, but great project management and community participation led to the construction of 54!. William reports: Thank you for supporting our […]

Conclusion of Gonte Borehole Project – Ghana

This project has been completed under the direction of Nana Kudjoe Kesse, Executive Director and Chief Operations Officer of H2O Africa Care. To read about the start of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was designed to build a deep borehole to provide for the water needs of the community. Nana reports: We are happy to […]