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 […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Jennie Wysong. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build 15 simple pit latrines throughout the village. Jennie reports: The latrine project has been completed, with the construction of 30 latrines. After my work partner and I […]
Location Diagaly, Louga Region, Senegal Community Description Diagaly is located 55 kilometers east of Linguere, just off the National Highway. Because of the village’s relatively large population of approximately 1,500 and close proximity to the sole deep-bore well in the area, Diagaly serves as a hub and commercial center for numerous surrounding villages. The majority […]
Location Commune of Kounkane, Velingara Department, Kolda Region, Senegal Community Description Kounkane is a rural road town located on Route National 6 in southern Senegal, with a population of approximately 9,300, the majority of whom belong to the Pulaar ethnic group. Most of the economy relies on agriculture, primarily of corn, rice, millet, peanuts, and […]
Location Diagaly, Louga Region, Senegal Community Description Diagaly is located 55 kilometers east of Linguere, just off the Route Nationale. Because it has a relatively large population of approximately 1,500, and is the home to the sole deep-bore well in the area, Diagaly serves as a hub and commercial center for numerous surrounding villages. The […]
Location Kounkane, Velingara Department, Kolda Region, Senegal Community Description Kounkane is a rural road town located on Route National 6 in southern Senegal, with a population of approximately 9,300, the majority of whom belong to the Pulaar ethnic group. Most of the economy relies on agriculture, primarily of corn, rice, millet, peanuts, and cotton. The […]
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 repair the two toilet chambers and single shower chamber at the Kounkane Health Post. Geoffrey reports: This project cleaned, disinfected, and rehabilitated two latrines and one shower at […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Athena Parker. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to provide 6 handwashing stations in 3 schools in Bakai-Ata. Athena reports: This project has been completed. As a result, 1,350 students and 110 teachers and staff members now […]
Location Bakai-Ata Village, Bakai-Ata Rayon, Talas Oblast, Kyrgyzstan Community Description Bakai-Ata is a primarily rural and agricultural village in the west of Talas oblast, one of the most isolated areas in Kyrgyzstan. It is a medium-size town that serves as the Bakai-Ata rayon’s administrative and regional health center as well as a center for commerce. […]