Location Santa Ana, Momostenango, Totonicapan, Guatemala Community Description Momostenango is a medium-sized town in the middle of the mountains Sierra Madre, in the municipality of Momostenango, department Totonicapan. Momostenango is full of mountains and forests. The population is about 129,878 inhabitants, and 95% are indigenous. The main language that people speak is K’iche’ but many […]
Location Paraxaj, San Juan Comalapa, Chimaltenango, Guatemala Community Description The people of Paraxaj (pronounced “Para-shock”) live without water in one-room abodes with dirt floors, made of scrap metal. They cook over open fires inside the home. They have no toilets, no showers, and no viable means to change their circumstances. There are approximately 500 families […]
This project was completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Ryan Walsh. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was originally designed to build 25 latrines in the community. However, it evolved to be much more. Ryan reports: The infrastructure project in Paraxaj started out with the idea of building […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Erica D’Aquila. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. This project was to install 43 rainwater catchment systems to provide clean drinking water for the residents of Pempe. Erica reports: Once full funding was reached, one member from the planning committee […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Jackie Allen. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to construct 15 latrines in Diara Pont. Jackie reports: I started the project by going to the hardware store and purchasing the materials. I then had to seek transport […]
Location Diara Pont, Kedougou, Senegal Community Description Diara Pont is a small rural community 75 km east of Kedougou in southeastern Senegal. Over the three sectors of the community (Bow Pella, Diara Pont, and Gure Lingere), there are between 35 and 40 compounds, with about 200 people. The vast majority of residents are farmers, with […]
Location Ban Na, Nakhon Nayok, Thailand Community Description Nakhon Nayok is one of the central provinces of Thailand. The Administrative Division of Ban Na is in the western part of the province. This project is located on a property centrally located near the Senior Center, Health Center, and the Sub-district Administration Office (SAO), with easy […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Toni Castellucci. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to provide the water and sanitation facilities for the community museum. Toni reports: Upon receipt of funds, the community met to review submitted bids for the materials and labor […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Natalie Rooks. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to install a water filter in the kindergarten kitchen. Natalie reports: The water filter installation project at the Svetlii kindergarten has been successfully completed! Upon receiving the money, the […]
Location Svetlii, Comrat raion, a semi-autonomous region of Gagauzia, Republic of Moldova Community Description Svetlii is a small village located in southern Moldova. It is part of the raion of Comrat, and is located in the semi-autonomous region of Gagauzia. Russian is the primary language spoken, in addition to a mixture of Bulgarian, Gagauzian, and […]