National Peace Corps Association

Conclusion of Primary School of Diakhaba Well Improvement Project – Senegal

This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Nicole Aspros. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE.  Nicole Reports: Thanks to the funding provided by Water Charity and the National Peace Corps Association, the school in Diakhaba now has access to two sources of clean water. There were two well covers […]

Conclusion of Niamina Water Filter Project – The Gambia

This project has been completed under the direction of RPCV Jeremy Mak. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. This project was designed to secure access to clean drinking water for small, underserved satellite villages in Gambia’s Niamina East District, all of whom rely exclusively on dirty, open wells due to hand pump […]

Touba Couta School Latrine Project – Senegal

This project is made possible through the partnership of WATER CHARITY and the NATIONAL PEACE CORPS ASSOCIATION. Location Touba Couta, Saraya Department, Kedougou, Senegal Community Description A small village of around 200 community members, all of the Jaxanke ethnic group. Problem Addressed This project will solve the lack of student restroom facilities at the local […]

Matanda Primary School Borehole Project – Zambia

This project is made possible through the partnership of Water Charity and the National Peace Corps Association. LocationMatanda Primary School, Mansa District, Luapula Province, Zambia Community DescriptionMatanda is a rural community, and there is no electricity or running water. Most community members rely on farming as their primary source of income. Matanda Primary School is […]

Conclusion of Segou Latrine Project – Senegal

This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Kyle DeBoy. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to construct 10 latrines in the village and two at the border post at the edge of town. Kyle reports: I am happy to tell you we have completed […]

Segou Latrine Project – Senegal

Location Segou, Kedougou Region, Senegal Community Description Segou is in the region of Kedougou in the southeast corner of Senegal, 10 km from the Guinea border. It is a border post for people entering Senegal from Guinea. Segou is a village of 1,000 people of the Fulbe ethnic group. It is located about 25 km […]

Nyumbanitu Primary School Rainwater Catchment Project – Tanzania

Location Nyumbanitu, Njombe Region, Tanzania Community Description Nyumbanitu village has a population of 2,500 people, all of whom are to some extent farmers. Most central and northern regions in Tanzania depend on the agricultural yield from the region. Njombe region has a very high HIV/AIDS transmission rate, one of the highest in the country. The […]

GIE Jigueenu Natangue School and Women’s Garden Water Project – Senegal

Location Gandiol, Mbour, Thies Region, Senegal Community Description Natangue – Senegal is a nonprofit organization based in Mbour, Senegal, created in 1999 with the intent of aiding one of the poorest quarters of the city, Zone Sonatel. Natangue’s focus is on helping in the areas of children, women, the handicapped, schools, health, and lasting economic […]

Conclusion of Bafamgoum Well Project – Cameroon

This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Allison Adams. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The Bafamgoum I Well project received funding on March 5th, 2015. The project involved installing a well and a Type II India Pump adjacent to the local primary school and market area. The […]