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 provide running hot water for the school dormitory. Laura reports: I am writing to inform you that the Jargalant School Dormitory Project has been completed. After receiving the […]
Location Jargalant town, Orkhon region, 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 […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteers Lyzz Ogunwo and Rachel Gonnella. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a basic 2-compartment latrine for the elementary school in Teugue-Ndogui. Lyzz reports: I am happy to say the project is complete. The hole for […]
Location Teugue-Ndogui, Department of Kebemer, Region of Louga, Senegal Community Description Teugue-Ndogui is a small village in Northern Senegal with about 1,000 people of Wolof ethnicity. Subsistence farming and animal husbandry are the main sources of income, although due to the close proximity to regional capitals and cities, community members migrate during the work week […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Jessica Frye. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a well for the women’s group community garden of Sall Nabe. Jessica reports: Thanks to the Elmo Foundation and Appropriate Projects I have been able to receive […]
Sall Nabe Quartier, Village Salémata Centre, Region Kedougou, Senegal Community Description Salémata is a large village located in the region of Kedougou in southeastern Senegal. The village consists of a population of approximately 3,000. However, in 2009, Salémata formally became a department that now consists of six rural communities, creating a total population of approximately […]
Location Nyarugenge District, Kigali, Rwanda Community Description Groupe Scolaire Sainte Famille has a long history of educating the children of Rwanda’s capital, Kigali. Established in 1913, it is Kigali city’s first school. Currently, the G. S. Sainte Famille is one of nine Basic Education Schools serving the Nyarugenge District of Kigali. The school currently has […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Briana O’Sullivan. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to install a 2,200 liter water collection tank at the Umuzomuhle Old Aged Club’s facility. Briana reports: Just wanted to let you know that the Umuzomuhle Old Aged Club […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Emily Kraus. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build 15 latrines in the community. Emily reports: I received funding through Appropriate Projects in order to build latrines in my village. My intention was to build 15 […]
Location Ndioudiene, Kaffrine, Senegal Community Description Ndioudiene is a medium-sized village of 1,300 people in the sub-region of Kaffrine. The village is on the main road, which allows for easy access to supplies from Kaffrine. Although water supply is not an immediate issue, latrines are lacking. Project Description This project is to build 15 latrines […]