National Peace Corps Association

Conclusion of South Sudan Well Rehab Projects – Phase 1

Water Charity is proud to announce that the first phase of our South Sudan Well Rehab Program has been completed successfully.  All 10 of the original well repairs went well, and have restored access to clean water in all 10 villages.  In fact, the rehabs went so well that 3 additional villages were able to […]

Lalesa Village Well Rehab and Training – Ethiopia

This project is made possible through the partnership of Water Charity and the National Peace Corps Association. It is the fourth project in our Ethiopia Well Rehab Program Location Lalesa Village, Keraru Kebele, Ethiopia Community Description The Keraru Kebele (district) is in the region of West Arsi in Ethiopia.  This is a remote area, and […]

Gubeta Bomba Well Repair and Training – Ethiopia

This project is made possible through the partnership of Water Charity and the National Peace Corps Association. It is the third project in our Ethiopia Well Rehab Program Location Gubeta Bomba Village, Dawe Kebele, Ethiopia Community Description The Dawe Kebele (district) is in the region of West Arsi in Ethiopia.  It remains a relatively remote […]

Palencia and Suchitepéquez Water Filter Project – Guatemala

This project is made possible through the partnership of WATER CHARITY and the NATIONAL PEACE CORPS ASSOCIATION.  Location Potrero Grande, Marillanos, Tecomates, Joyas, Chorritos, Bejucalito, Anonos,Triunfo,Volcancito, El Esfuerzo, and Veracruz communities, GuatemalaTo see the villages on a map, CLICK HERE. Community DescriptionThe communities in this project are located in two municipalities: Palencia and San Juan […]

Ambatomainty Water Project – Madagascar

This project is made possible through the partnership of WATER CHARITY and the NATIONAL PEACE CORPS ASSOCIATION. Location Ambatomainty, Amparafaravola district, Alaotra Mangoro region, Toamasina province, Madagascar Community Description Ambatomainty is a rural community of about 14,000 people located in the Alaotra Mangoro region, also known as the ‘rice basket’ of Madagascar. Rice farming and […]

Let Girls Learn Initiative – Worldwide

Let Girls Learn First Lady Michelle Obama, in concert with the State Department, USAID, and the Peace Corps, has formed a powerful collaboration, Let Girls Learn (LGL), to expand access to education for adolescent girls around the world. The program aims to improve opportunities for the 62 million girls around the world who are not able to remain […]

Conclusion of Mwanga Village Well Project – Malawi

This project has been completed under the direction of Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Michael Buckler. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. A Summary of Mike’s Report: Using funds from Water Charity, EZ Borehole Drillers drilled a borehole at Mwanga Village, Malawi.  Work started on Friday, July 24, 2015, and finished on […]

Conclusion of Poroto Water Project, Phase 2 – Peru

This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Read McCulloch. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to improve the water systems of four communities by installing industrial float vales in each to control the chlorine content and usage. A summary of Read’s report is […]

Conclusion of Nuevo Progreso Pump Project – Guatemala

This project has been completed under the direction of Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Carolyn Daly. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. Carolyn Reports: The Nuevo Progreso Pump Project provided a hydraulic water pump with accessories to the school of Nuevo Progreso, so they could have running water in their school.  The […]

Conclusion of Thnot Chum 5 + Pnou Village Well Projects – Cambodia

This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Josephine Mahlie. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build two wells, in two separate villages, on public land accessible to any villagers. Josephine reports: The wells at Chum 5 Village and Preak Krowl Village have […]