Location Padaf, Kaolack, Senegal Community Description Padaf is a farming community in the region of Kaolack, Senegal. It is located toward the center of Senegal, above The Gambia, and backs up to a large saltwater tributary to the Gambia River. This spacious village consists of 132 households. The residents are heavily reliant upon the harvests […]
To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. This project has been completed with Kyle Lomax (who has done a number of projects with WC) overseeing the effort and Josh Elliot as the overall project director. The following is Josh’s conclusion report: This project was to repair the well that was not functioning […]
Location Chebunyo, Bomet District, South Rift, Kenya Community Description Chebunyo is one of the largest trading centers in the district. It is located about 1 ½ hour off the tarmac road. Despite the poor infrastructure, people come from all over the South Rift region to trade and sell livestock, dairy, foods, and other materials. The […]
To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. This project has been completed as a collaborative effort between Water Charity, WiLI, and Wine To Water. The project was managed by WiLI staff on the ground, and Kyle Lomax (who has done a number of projects with WC) oversaw the effort, with Josh Elliot as the overall […]
Location Ambavala, Fenerive-Est District, Toamasina Province, Madagascar Community Description The village of Ambavala is located on the tropical and beautiful northeast coast of the island nation of Madagascar, about six miles north of the nearest town, Fenerive-Est, and just a short walk from the edge of the Indian Ocean. The name translates to “at the […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Brynna Hoggard. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a concrete well in Ambavala. Brynna reports: I’m happy to report that the well in Ambavala is officially done! The funds received from Water Charity were primarily […]
Location Samba Tako, Fulladu West District, The Gambia Community Description Samba Taco is a small Fulla village 6 Kilometers from Bansang. The village has no electricity or running water. Farming and livestock are the main forms of “jobs” in the village. The Ndikiri Kunda Lower Basic School hosts approximately 200 students, grades pre-kindergarten to grade […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Maggie Savage. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to repair the water pump at the Ndikiri Kunda Lower Basic School. Maggie reports: We have finished the water project with great success! I hired a local man (the […]
This project is made possible through the partnership of Water Charity and the National Peace Corps Association. This is a project under the LET GIRLS LEARN Program, a collaboration of First Lady Michelle Obama and the Peace Corps to expand access to education for adolescent girls around the world! Location Leskovik, Korca, Albania Community Description Leskovik is […]
Location Dassalami Soce, Fatick Region, Senegal Community Description Dassalami Soce was founded by Ousmane Ndiaye in 1920 where he established himself with his family to make use of the land’s fertile soil for agriculture and due to his belief that the soil would contribute to the rapid growth of the village. The community is nestled […]