This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Lindsey DiLoreto. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to improve the sanitation facilities at the school by replacing three handwashing sinks. Lindsey reports: We are proud to report that the Oleksandrivka School Bathroom Project has been completed! […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Becca Norman. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to install a water filter, large basin sinks, and drinking stations in the kitchen area at the school to provide clean water for cooking, cleaning, and drinking. Becca reports: […]
Location Cuemal, Lamud, Luya, Amazonas, Peru Community Description Lamud is the capital of the Province of Luya within the region of Amazonas. It is located in the northern part of the country at an altitude of 2,300 meters. The Anex of Cuemal is one of the annexes within the district of Lamud, with 67 households. […]
This project is made possible through the partnership of Water Charity and the National Peace Corps Association. Location Sil, Department Koupentoum, Region of Tambacounda, Senegal Community Description Sil Village has a population of approximately 2,000 people, although this fluctuates quite a bit when the farming season ends. The main form of income generation is selling peanuts as cash […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Olga M. Cano. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to improve the water system by installing a water meter and needed piping and fittings. Olga reports: BACKGROUND Water Charity provided funding for the installation of a […]
Location Kalesy, Ambonivato, Tamatave region, Madagascar Community Description The beautiful coastal community of Ambonivato is located about 8 miles outside of Tamatave, the second largest city in Madagascar. Though it is close to the city, it is still a very poor and rural village. The economy is dominated by laborious rock mining and breaking. In […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Elizabeth Drouhard. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a public biogas toilet for the community. Elizabeth reports: The purpose of this project was to build community biogas toilets in the rural community of Ambonivato, Madagascar. […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Kristi Mathis. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to repair the borehole in Chakuli. Kristi reports: This borehole project came with some difficult problems, and some very hard lessons were learned along the way. I originally visited […]
Location Chakuli Village, Kasinje, Ntcheu, Malawi Community Description There are 198 Households with a total of 875 people in Chakuli village. A borehole in the village has been in use since 1997, but is now not functional. The local health committee has teamed up with Chakuli water and sanitation community to construct 2 local wells […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Kristi Mathis. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to renovate the borehole in Hamba Hamba. Kristi reports: This project was completed July 6, Malawians Independence Day! The community of Hamba Hamba gathered to help insert the pipes […]