National Peace Corps Association

Conclusion of Kushe #1 Village Well Rehab and Training – Ethiopia

This project has been completed as a collaborative effort between Water Charity, WiLI, and Wine 2 Water.  The project was managed by WiLI staff on the ground, and Kyle Lomax (who has done a number of projects with WC) oversaw the effort, with Josh Elliot as the overall project director.   To read about the beginning […]

Village Costesti Bathroom Project – Moldova

This project is made possible through the partnership of Water Charity and the National Peace Corps Association. Location Village Costesti, Raion Ialoveni, Moldova Community Description     The Village of Costesti is a large village 25 kilometers south of the city of Chisinau. The population is 12,068; 5,900 are male and 6,168 are women. It […]

Conclusion of Kampala Lifewater Filter Distribution Project – Uganda

This project has been completed under the direction of Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Jeremy Mak. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. Jeremy reports:     Through this project, 50 Sawyer Point One water filters were distributed to two children’s homes and 40 households in the greater Kampala area, helping 389 women, children, and […]

Conclusion of Loumbol Samba Abdul Middle School Latrine Project – Senegal

This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Emma Martz. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. Emma’s conclusion summary: Scope of the Project  The Loumbol Samba Abdul Middle School Latrine and Hand Washing project were intended to provide a latrine for the local middle school as well as […]

Conclusion of Orinie Primary School Rainwater Catchment System – Kenya

This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Anna Hankins. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to construct a rainwater catchment system at Orinie Primary School. Anna reports: I can happily announce that on January 3rd, we completed the installation of a rain catchment system […]

Orinie Primary School Rainwater Catchment System – Kenya

Location Orinie Sublocation, Orinie Location, Kajiado District, Rift Valley Province, Kenya Community Description The community of Orinie is located in the hills to the South East of Kajiado town, some 10 km of the rough road off of the Nairobi-Namanga Highway. Although the distance from Orinie to Kajiado is only 35 kilometers, the contrast between […]

Orinie Latrine Project – Kenya

Location Orinie Sublocation, Orinie Location, Kajiado Central District, Rift Valley Province, Kenya Community Description Orinie is located in the Oldonyonyiokie Hills of Kajiado District. Dotted with thorn brush and acacia, the region is characterized by annual drought; residents go months on end without rain. Orinie is a Maasai community, home to 2,700 men, women and […]

Conclusion of Orinie Latrine Project – Kenya

This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Anna Hankins. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build 5 pit latrines within Orinie, in Nareto and Orpusare Villages. Anna reports: The Orinie Latrine Project was completed in early December, 2013. The Mother-to-Mother Support Group came […]

Conclusion of Los Castillos School Water Project – Peru

This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Taylor Warren. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to provide running water and three hand washing stations at the preschool and elementary school. Taylor reports: All 3 tanks have been installed and are in operation. In December, […]