This is a large-scale program to undertake a series of projects to: (1) repair and install hand pumps and (2) to improve water, sanitation, and hygiene conditions in the region. The initial projects under the program have been, and are continuing to be, carried out under the direction of Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Jeremy Mak. […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Nick Allen Taylor. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to create a rainwater collection and catchment system for the school by improving the collection tank and installing gutters and piping. Nick reports: The project has been completed. […]
Location Morifi Ha Belo, Butha Buthe, Lesotho Community Description St. Alphones Primary School is located in the village of Morifi Ha Belo, approximately 5 km from Butha Buthe camptown. The student population is over 500. Eight different villages are represented among the student body. The school is a central meeting place for community members and […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Suzanne Brewer . To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. This project was to repair the first of the hand pumps, Pump #1, in Bantanding-Tukulor. Suzanne reports: This project was a simple repair and the work was completed early in the […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer James Kruger. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to construct a rainwater catchment system at the school. James reports: The project was a tremendous success. Soon after we received the requested funds, we purchased all needed materials […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Suzanne Brewer. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. This project was to repair the second of the hand pumps, Pump #2, in Bantanding-Tukulor and to replace the cement wall around the pump. Suzanne reports: At first, we were concerned […]
Location Mikai village, Kakelo location, Oyugis town, Nyanza region, Kenya Community Description Mikai is a small village in Nyanza Province, Rochuonyo South District, Kasipul Division. It is located approximately 100 km south of Kisumu, and about 10 km north of Oyugis, the closest town. The total population is around 17,000. The Good Hope Primary School […]
Location Bantanding-Tukulor, North Bank Region, The Gambia Community Description The village of Bantanding-Tukulor is located in the North Bank near the border with Senegal. It is a farming village with 35 compounds housing about 200 people. The people of the village grow coos, groundnut, and corn. They also plant cashews and mangoes. They have recently […]
Location Kabacoto, department of Nioro du Rip, region of Kaolack, Senegal Community Description Kabacoto, meaning “House of Brothers” in the local Pulaar language, is a close-knit village located in the heart of Senegal’s Peanut Basin about a kilometer from the salty Bao Balon River, which provides the village with much of its fish for its […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Amanda Grossi. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build 7 pit latrines in Kabacoto. Amanda reports: The latrine project of Kabacoto successfully constructed 7 pit latrines to improve the hygienic conditions of 8 families in the […]