Location Sinchu Jaabo and Kaani Kunda (hamlet), Badibu, CRR-North, Gambia Touba Murit and Naani Kunda, Dankunku, CRR-South, Gambia Choya, Niamina West, CRR-South, Gambia Community Description These five communities are composed of poor subsistence coos and peanut farmers. As a transit point from the North to the South Bank of the Gambia River, Kaani Kunda also […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Rebecca Workman. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build 16 handwashing stations in health centers. Rebecca reports: The Kayunga District Handwashing Station Project has been completed according to plan. With the help of my co-workers […]
This project is to install 43 rainwater catchment systems to provide clean drinking water for the residents of the village of Pempe. The project is being implemented under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Erica D’Aquila. She is living on the Upper Suriname River located in the district Sipaliwini, in the Saramaccan village Pempe (also […]
Location Chicumbane, Gaza province, Mozambique Community Description CACHES (Crianças Artistas Contra HIV e SIDA) is a community-based organization in Chicumbane, Mozambique that combines elements of art, dance, music, theatre, and sex education to provide a structured after-school program and playing/learning environment for local youth. Although a relatively new organization, CACHES has already achieved wide recognition […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Katherine Steed. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a handwashing station outside of the public toilet at the school. Katherine reports: Appropriate Projects’ funding has allowed for the installation of a water tank, sink, […]
Location Kayunga District, Uganda Community Description Kayunga District is a rural district located in Central Uganda along the River Nile. The residents of Kayunga District are very ethnically diverse: There are 52 different tribes that comprise Kayunga District. The majority of the population belongs to the Buganda Tribe of central Uganda, the Banyala Tribe, and […]
Location MballoCoundaThierno, Vellingara, Kolda, Senegal Community Description The community of MballoCoundaThierno is located in the region of Kolda. It is a village of 350 people and is located 8 km from the road. It is a Pulaar village in which the majority of people farm peanuts, corn, cotton and other grains. They also tend to […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer David Nacmanie. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to manage the solid waste in the community to protect the river. David reports: The Mulivai Sanitation and Water Protection Project was initiated and completed by the Mulivai […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Amanda Herring. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. This project was to build two 10-stall latrines in a fishing village on the coast of Ghana. Amanda reports: After they began digging the pits for the latrines, the energy and […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Ann Marie Albright. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to construct a water tap at the school and construct a fence around the school. Ann Marie reports: On behalf of the entire Barkedji community, thank you […]