National Peace Corps Association

Conclusion of St. Alphones Primary School Rainwater Catchment Project – Lesotho

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 […]

Conclusion of Bantanding-Tukulor Pump Project #2 – The Gambia

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 […]

Good Hope Primary School Rainwater Catchment Project – Kenya

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 […]

Bantanding-Tukulor Pump Project #2 – The Gambia

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 […]

Kabacoto Latrine Project – Senegal

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 […]

Conclusion of Kabacoto Latrine Project – Senegal

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 […]

Hrebinka School Number 1 Bathroom Project – Ukraine

Location Hrebinka, Poltavska Oblast, Ukraine Community Description Hrebinka is a small town of about 11,000 people located in central Ukraine in Poltavska Oblast. Although once bustling with industry, now the main employer is the railway station, as Hrebinka is an important junction. Hrebinka School Number 1 serves the community. Problem Addressed The students and staff […]

Mhepai Primary School Rainwater Catchment Project – Tanzania

Location Village of Mhepai, Songea District, Ruvuma Region, Tanzania Community Description Mhepai is a small rural village in the Ruvuma Region of Tanzania. The village has a population of around 1,000 members, with 475 of those attending primary school. Every year the villagers of Mhepai ready themselves for the three to four months of rain […]

Conclusion of Mhepai Primary School Rainwater Catchment Project – Tanzania

This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Lee Myers-White. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a rainwater catchment system at the primary school. Lee reports: The rainwater catchment system for the Mhepai Primary School was successfully completed. First, the bricks to create […]