National Peace Corps Association

Kounsi Latrine Project – Senegal

Location Kounsi, Fongolimbi Community, Kedougou, Senegal Community Description Kounsi is a remote mountaintop village of about 300 people. The community is half Fulbe and half is Mande. They speak Pulla Fuuta and Jalonke respectively. Like many villages in the area, most people have a small area near their house for showering and urinating, then go […]

Conclusion of Ikobe Health Centre Rainwater Catchment Project – Kenya

This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Kyle Babbitt. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a rainwater catchment and storage system at the clinic. Kyle reports: The project has been completed. I went into town where I bought the 3,800 liter water […]

Ikobe Health Centre Rainwater Catchment Project – Kenya

Location Ikobe, Kisii, Kenya Community Description Ikobe is a small village in the Manga district of Kisii, Kenya. It has rainfall during the entire year. The Ikobe Health Centre is Ikobe’s closest medical facilities that serve as a place for the villagers to access medicines, seek treatment, and baby delivery access. With its noted efficiency, […]

Conclusion of Prey K’Cheeay Primary School Latrine Project – Cambodia

This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Bruce Kelsey. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to expand the sanitation capacity at the school by building a stand-alone latrine with two toilets. Bruce reports: My counterpart, Mr. Khem Samorn, worked closely with the school administration […]

Conclusion of Kasyelia Handwashing Station Project – Kenya

This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Marielle Griggs. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build 25 handwashing stations and provide basic hygiene and sanitation training in the community. Marielle reports: The Kasyelia Handwashing Station Project is complete! The five Community Health […]

Chief Gidobat Secondary School Handwashing Station Project – Tanzania

Location Endasiwold Village, Hanang District, Manyara Region, Tanzania Community Description The Endasiwold Village is located on the base of the east facing slope of Mt. Hanang, the fourth tallest peak in Tanzania. The students and the community are of the Iraq and Barbeig tribes. Chief Gidobat Secondary School teaches over 330 students with only 6 […]

Conclusion of La-Palma Self Help Group Tank Project – Kenya

This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Brittany Werkheiser. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to construct a drip irrigation system to supply water for the group’s garden. Brittany reports: On August 12th I went with two of the La Palma group members […]

St. Elizabeth Health Centre Maternity Ward Rainwater Catchment Project – Kenya

Location Naroosura, Osupuko Division, Narok South District, Rift Valley Province, Kenya Community Description Naroosura and its surrounding villages lie nestled beside and amongst the Loita Hills, southeast of the Maasai Mara. Because of the area’s considerable remoteness (the 65-kilometer road to Naroosura’s nearest town, Narok, remains unpaved and is occasionally impassible during seasons of heavy […]