Location Canton Santa Cruz, Santiago de la Frontera, Santa Ana, El Salvador Community Description The village of Santa Cruz is located about 55 kilometers northwest of the city of Santa Ana near the border with Guatemala. Santa Cruz has a population of 362 inhabitants living in 129 houses, a school that includes 180 students, and […]
Location Village of Adrenilaivelo, Commune of Mahazoarivo, District of Fandriana, Madagascar Community Description Andrenilaivelo is a livestock and farming community of approximately 200-250 people located in the central highlands of Madagascar. There are 25 households of mostly (98%) farmers of rice, cassava and sweet potatoes. A lot of the women are also grass mat weavers. […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Ben Nebo. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to install the water storage tank at the health center. Ben reports: Before receiving funding, Namandanje Health Center’s Administrators and plumber identified the parts needed to erect and connect the […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Andrew Bourret. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to dig a well to provide a water supply for the people of Morarano. Andrew reports: So – after waiting out two cyclones, I was able to finish the […]
This project was completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Edison Reyes. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to fix damaged and broken pipes leading to nine patient recovery rooms, the operating room and consultation rooms. Edison reports: Remera-Rukoma Hospital in Kamonyi District fixed their broken pipes and […]
Location Rukoma Sector, Kamonyi District, Southern Province, Rwanda Community Description The Sector of Rukoma is located in the District of Kamonyi. It is a rural site with minimal access to goods. Kamonyi District is located in the Southern Province and is made up of 12 Sectors. The Sector of Rukoma lies an hour west of […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Kimberly Skorupski. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to provide clean running water to the maternity and pediatric units of Remera-Rukoma Hospital. Kimberly reports: After completion of Phase 1, the Facilities Manager was able to buy the […]
Location Rukoma Sector, Kamonyi District, Southern Province of Rwanda Community Description Remera-Rukoma Hospital services the entire district of Kamonyi, accounting for approximately 265,365 Rwandan citizens. It is located an hour outside of Kigali. Although it relatively close to the capital it has only recently obtained electricity. Remera-Rukoma Hospital offers consultation, mental health services, dentistry, testing […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Alexis Ward. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. This project was to create sinkholes to eliminate raw sewage surrounding the building. Alexis reports: My project was to create a septic system for an apartment building and to put an end […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Laura Livesay. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was initially designed as a 3-stall latrine structure at the school. However plans were changed in favor of a 2-stall structure of superior quality. Laura reports: I just wanted to […]