This project has been successfully completed, under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Frank Guzzardo. To see the history of the project CLICK HERE. The project was to construct a cistern at the primary school for water storage, and to run the necessary piping to the school garden and the latrine. The system is fully functional […]
Location Matakossi, Kedougou, Senegal Community Description Matakossi is located in South East Senegal, in the region of Kedougou, about 37 km west of the city of Kedougou, on the Salemata road. A traditional subsistence farming Pula-Futa village, the major field crops, and therefore dietary staples, are corn, rice, and groundnut. Dry season gardening is rather […]
Location Matakossi, Kedougou Region, Senegal Community Description Matakossi is a moderate-sized village of approximately 350 villagers, located 37 km west of Kedougou near the Guinean border in Southeast Senegal. Pulaar is the dominant language spoken in this remote village. The primary school in Matakossi consists of one building that houses two classrooms. The community uses […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Frank Guzzardo. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was originally designed to build 15 latrines in Matakossi. However, it turned out that only 10 could be completed at this time within the given budget. Frank reports: The Matakossi […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Caitlin Lowery. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to provide for the water and sanitation needs of the school. Caitlin reports: On behalf of the community of Dimi and myself, thank you for your generous support of […]
LocationBolduresti Village, Nisporeni District, Republic of Moldova Community DescriptionBolduresti is a rural Moldovan village with just over 4,200 residents. It is located in the Nisporeni District in Western Moldova, right on the Prut River, which forms Moldova’s border with Romania. Members of the village are generally hard-working and traditional. The community’s economy is heavily based […]
Location Kasese Town, Kasese District, Western Uganda Community Description From 1996-2001 Kasese experience a civil war between its government and local rebels. Hundreds of people lost limbs due to landmines. This project is being carried out under the auspices of Rwenzori Empowerment Center-Kasese (RECKLAS). For the past eight years, RECKLAS has been providing a multitude […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Lyndsey Rozzi. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to provide running water to the kindergarten to enable sanitation and hygiene. Lyndsey reports: We are pleased to report that the Izvoare Water Project has been completed! After three […]
This project has been completed under the technical direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Carl Whisner. To read about the beginning of this project, CLICK HERE. The project was for replacing nonfunctional toilets and sinks and providing the necessary piping at the school. Carl reports: We have completed the replacement of the plumbing facilities for the children […]
Location Izvoare, Falesti, Moldova Community Description Izvoare is a small village in western Moldova in the district of Falesti. Izvoare translates to springs, referring to the abundance of natural springs and lakes that surround the area. The village sits atop a hill providing a breathtaking view of the lakes, rolling fields and surrounding villages. The […]