Location Imena village, Kimironko Sector, Gasabo District, Kigali, Rwanda Community Description Imena village is located in the Rwandan capital of Kigali, 1.5 kilometers from the main market, on the Eastern outskirts of Kigali city. The village houses were built by AVEGA- AGAHOZO association to give widows shelter to help them with the hardships experienced in […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Laura Alexander. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to install an electric water purifier for the hospital. Laura reports: The hospital director and I and purchased the water filter at the sales outlet. That evening, we returned […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Sonia Morhange. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a centrally-located, 20,000 liter water tank to provide clean water to the residents of the village. Sonia reports: Project PlanningImena village, located in the Kimironko Sector of […]
Location Jargalant, Orkhon Province, Mongolia Community Description Jargalant — popularly known as “Ulaan Tolgoi” or “Red Head” — is situated in Orkhon province, in the central, northern region of the country. It was founded in 1978, and there were many Russians among its early planners and residents. It is situated about 30 km outside of […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Emily Van Dam. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. We would like to thank Emily once again for executing such a fine project. Emily reports: “Access to clean drinking water was an issue at Hagati Secondary School in Tanzania, […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Vivienne Chao. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build an improved latrine for the boys and girls at the CACHES facility. Vivienne reports: The latrine was completed March 1, 2012 by five CACHES staff members (including […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Geoffrey Burmeister. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build two latrines behind the classrooms at the Kounkane Lycee. Geoffrey reports: As the school year was already in session and students and teachers were threatening to strike […]
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 […]