Location Keur Madiabel, Kaolack, Senegal Community Description Keur Madiabel, a community of 14,000, is located 33 kilometers south of Kaolack in what is known as the peanut basin of Senegal. The main sources of income are animal husbandry and agriculture. Built in 1948, the local health post in Keur Madiabel is the main health facility […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Adam Birr. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to install a water tank and filtration and purification system at the school. Adam reports: The Water Sanitation Project for Centro Escolar Julian Aparicio was planned and executed from […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Chelsea Milko. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to renovate the latrines and install a rainwater harvesting tank at the school. Chelsea reports: The project has been completed. The school was able to install its 500 liter […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Jennifer Ambrose. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to install 5 handwashing stations at Groupe Scolaire Nyagatare. Jennifer reports: The Groupe Scolaire Nyagatare Handwashing Station Project has been completed. The funds were used to purchase supplies, including […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Rachelle Reynoso. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to repair the double pump in Basori. Rachelle reports: I worked with the water committee, comprised of the Kafoo (area) leaders, to begin to talk about the water […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Sarah Brooks. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build bathrooms to serve the Central Community Meeting Hall. Sarah reports: The labor to build the bathroom was provided by local citizens, and project funds were used for […]
Location Sokal District, Lvivska Oblast, Ukraine Community Description Sokal is a town of approximately 22,000, located on the banks of the Bug River in the Lviv Oblast of western Ukraine. The Sokal District Association for the Disabled is a local nonprofit organization which has office space which includes a physical rehabilitation center and space for […]
Location Sokal Town, Sokal District, Lvivksa Oblast, Ukraine Community Description Sokal is a town of approximately 22,000, located on the banks of the Bug River in the Lviv Oblast of western Ukraine. The Creative House for Children is an organization that supports activities for youth. Each day they support the creative efforts of 100-180 children […]
Location Town of Akhaltsikhe, Samtskhe-Javakheti Region, Republic of Georgia Community Description As the regional center of Samtskhe-Javakheti in southern Georgia, Akhaltsikhe is home to approximately 30,000 people. Every evening from spring through fall, the central park is filled with young men smoking. There are bars and gambling halls on every street in the main part of […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Jay Pusey. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to renovate the water supply and drainage system at the college by replacing the pipes, water filters, and faucets. Jay reports: The first step was to remove all walls, […]