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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Location Rwamagana, Eastern Province, Rwanda Community Description Rwamagana is located in the Eastern Province of Rwanda. The majority of the population farm, many subsistence. The Eastern Province has very high rates of intestinal and waterborne illnesses, many of which are Neglected Tropical Diseases. Excel Bilingual Nursery and Primary School is committed to preparing its students for […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Malcolm Cunningham. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to install a rainwater collection and storage system for Excel Bilingual Nursery and Primary School. Malcolm reports: I worked with a local contractor on identifying the materials and […]
Location Village of Likarangilo, City of Songea, Ruvuma Region, Tanzania Community Description Likaringilo is located 30 kilometers north of Songea, in the Ward of Mtyangimbole in the Ruvuma region. It is fairly new and officially became a village in 1998. It is home to 2,196 villagers, most of whom are farmers. There is one primary […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Mary Heinemann. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a rainwater catchment system at the Likaringilo Dispensary. Mary reports: The water catchment project has been completed at the Likarangilo clinic. The gutters were installed with heavy-duty […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Julie Burgett. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a pump well at the Ikimilinzowo Primary School. Julie reports: This was a well built specifically for the Ikimilinzowo Primary School use. Before its construction, students had […]
Location Ikimilinzowo, Mufindi District, Iringa Region, Tanzania Community Description Ikimilinzowo village has a total population of 6,158, with 500 students attending Ikimilinzowo Primary School and 494 students going to Itulilo Primary School. There are 9 teachers at each school. Problem Addressed Water availability is a huge problem all over in the village, but is especially […]
Location Fodé Bayo Health Hut (Casse de Santé), in the village of Fodé Bayo, Senegal, West Africa Community Description Fodé Bayo is a small Mandinka village of 197, settled deep in the bush of Kolda, Senegal. While living in the jungle provides for a beautiful, lush environment, the distance from the road is restricting. The […]