This project is made possible through the partnership of WATER CHARITY and the NATIONAL PEACE CORPS ASSOCIATION. Location Machavenga, Inhambane Province, Mozambique Community Description Small rural town located on the Inhambane Bay. Located between two tourist locations but lacks development. Problem Addressed The local market attracts hundreds of people daily, but there are no public […]
This project is made possible through the partnership of Water Charity and the National Peace Corps Association. Location Bubazi & Gitwa Cells, Rubengera, Karongi, Rwanda Community Description The project community is the Bubazi Health Center Catchment Area. The Bubazi Health Center’s catchment area encompasses two cells, 15 villages, and has a population of approximately 8,700 […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Andrew Bourret. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build two new public latrines, with lined and displaced pits and ventilation. The project exceeded expectations, and four latrines were built. Andrew reports: I am happy to report […]
Location Morarano, Foulpointe commune, Tamatave II region, Madagascar Community Description Morarano is a rural village located 12 km southwest of the beach town of Foulpointe on the east coast of Madagascar. About 150 people live in the village center. However, the presence of an elementary school means 270 students come in from the surrounding hills […]
Location Morarano, Foulpointe, Tamatave Region, Atsinanana Province, Madagascar Community Description The Special Community Reserve of Analalava (Velonala and Missouri Botanical Gardens) is a protected rainforest on the east coast of Madagascar, owned by the local community, and managed by the forest association Velonala with the assistance of Missouri Botanical Gardens. It is home to five […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Andrew Bourret. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to replace a broken hand pump at the site with a sealed well lined with concrete rings, and an electronic pump. Andrew reports: Work has been completed on the […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Thomas Betts. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build and repair water catchment systems and construct latrines for the poorest members of the community. Thomas reports: This project has been successfully completed. Two new latrines were […]
Location Loma Atravesada, Monte Cristi Province, Dominican Republic Community Description Loma Atravesada is a small, rural community located in the province of Monte Cristi in the northwest corner of the Dominican Republic. The economy is based around fishing and the harvesting of tobacco. Marginal economic gains are made in animal breeding, hunting, and the cultivation […]
Location Gumbiro Village, Songea rural District, Ruvuma region, Tanzania Community Description Gumbiro Village is located in southeastern Tanzania in Ruvuma region. It is approximately 55 km north of Songea town on the Njombe road. It is a picturesque village in the Southern Highlands with rolling hills, arable farmland, and many different habitats. There is a […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Laura Hobbs. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The following is Laura Hobbs’ final report: SCOPE/PROCESS: In conjunction with the Office of Health Promotion in the Directory of Public Health Pukë, Laura originally planned on submitting a grant for […]