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 […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Greg Patterson. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to install a water filtration unit at the Ban Bua Yai Pre-School. Greg reports: The water filter project was a success. The children now have clean drinking water, and […]
Location Lanchkhuti, Guria, Georgia Community Description Lanchkhuti is located in a western region of Georgia on the main East-West highway that runs from the capital city of Tbilisi to the port city of Batumi, and then continues on to Turkey. The town has four schools and has a population of about 7,000 people. Public School […]
Location Tsetserleg, Arkhangai, Mongolia Community Description Arkhangai Aimag is a 55,300 square-kilometer province located in the center of Mongolia, with a population numbering 89,311. The province (aimag), divided into 19 soums and 99 baghs, is well-recognized for its mixture of mountainous regions, fertile pastures, wooded hills, abundant natural waterways, and a relatively cool Mongolian climate […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Emily Tran. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was designed to add 12 latrines in the village. In actuality, 30 were achieved! Emily reports: The project has been completed. There are now 24 new directly-dug latrines in the […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Tim Jenkins. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was designed to install two water filters in critical locations at the hospital. In actuality, three filters were installed, with replacement parts available. Tim reports: The filters were purchased from […]
Location Keur Andallah Willane, Department of Fatick, Region of Kaolack, Senegal Community Description Keur Andallah Willane is a small community of about 600 people that is located about 25 kilometers from the nearest major town. The village is mainly composed of the Wolof ethnic group, but there are many Bambara speakers as well. The village […]
Location Khotyn, Chernivetska Oblast, Ukraine Community Description Khotyn is the town of 11,000 population on the Dniester River in Chernivetska Oblast, southwest Ukraine. It serves as the rayon (county) center for over 30 villages, with a combined population of 70,000. Khotyn has a rich cultural history in painting, ceramics, woodworking, weaving, song, and dance. The […]
Location Terebovlya, Ternopilska Oblast, Ukraine Community Description Terebovlya is a small town of around 15,000 people. It is the rayon center of the Terebovlya Rayon, and the second oldest town in the Oblast (first recorded mention in 1097 A.D.). The Terebovlya Gymnasium was first opened in 1907. Today, the original school building is host to […]