This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Megan O’Connor. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to provide crucial sanitation services for the center. Megan reports: We completed the project, resulting in clean, potable water supplies, toilets and showers for our most vulnerable, homeless, displaced […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Steven Turnbull. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build two water tanks as an integral part of the larger project to build a tree nursery in Joal-Fadiouth. Steven reports: The project took some time to get […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Teena Curry. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to purchase and install a water pump to expand the production of rice in the community. Teena reports: The president of the farmer’s association in Morarano Chrome, District Amparafaravola […]
Location Morarano Chrome, Amparafaravola District, Madagascar Community Description Morarano Chrome is a town and commune in the Eastern part of Madagascar. It is one of 20 communes in the district of Amparafaravola, which is a part of Alaotra-Mangoro Region. Over 80% of the population of the commune are farmers, and 10% make their livelihood from […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Kimberly Hall. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a water storage facility and handwashing station at the Diagaly Primary School. Kimberly reports: With additional community contributions, the hand washing/water storage project was extended to surrounding […]
Location Betty’sGoed, Albert Luthuli Municipality, Gert Sibande District, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa Community Description Betty’sGoed is a rural village in South Africa about 15 km away from the Oshoek border gate with Swaziland. During the Apartheid era, the area around Betty’s Goed was used as a homeland for the Swazi people. Many were moved from […]
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 […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Samantha Boss. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to do several small upgrades to accommodate the water needs of the school. Samantha reports: Work on the project began March 31 2012. Collaborating with the morning and afternoon […]