This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Laura Alexander. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to install an electric water purifier for the hospital. Laura reports: The hospital director and I and purchased the water filter at the sales outlet. That evening, we returned […]
Location Jargalant, Orkhon Province, Mongolia Community Description Jargalant — popularly known as “Ulaan Tolgoi” or “Red Head” — is situated in Orkhon province, in the central, northern region of the country. It was founded in 1978, and there were many Russians among its early planners and residents. It is situated about 30 km outside of […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Vivienne Chao. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build an improved latrine for the boys and girls at the CACHES facility. Vivienne reports: The latrine was completed March 1, 2012 by five CACHES staff members (including […]
Location Imena village, Kimironko Sector, Gasabo District, Kigali, Rwanda Community Description Imena village is located in the Rwandan capital of Kigali, 1.5 kilometers from the main market, on the Eastern outskirts of Kigali city. The village houses were built by AVEGA- AGAHOZO association to give widows shelter to help them with the hardships experienced in […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Sonia Morhange. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a centrally-located, 20,000 liter water tank to provide clean water to the residents of the village. Sonia reports: Project PlanningImena village, located in the Kimironko Sector of […]
Location Lanchkhuti, Guria, Georgia Community Description Lanchkhuti is located in a western region of Georgia on the main East-West highway that runs from the capital city of Tbilisi to the port city of Batumi, and then continues on to Turkey. The town has four schools and has a population of about 7,000 people. Public School […]
Location Terebovlya, Ternopilska Oblast, Ukraine Community Description Terebovlya is a small town of around 15,000 people. It is the rayon center of the Terebovlya Rayon, and the second oldest town in the Oblast (first recorded mention in 1097 A.D.). The Terebovlya Gymnasium was first opened in 1907. Today, the original school building is host to […]
Location Dongchaphru Temple School, Dongchaphru Village, Muang District, Phichit Province, Thailand Community Description Dongchaphru Village is a small, rural community that derives the majority of its income from farming (primarily rice). Some families are wage laborers at the local brick works or work in construction. Wage laborer incomes are at approximately 3,500 Bhat/month (or $117 […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Emily Ruskin. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to install 6 sinks at the school to be used for handwashing and brushing teeth. Emily reports: The original concern I discussed with the new principal of the school […]
Location Bua Sawang Sub-District, Pananikom District, Sakon Nakhon Province, Thailand Community Description The Sakon Nakhon Province is located one hour south of the Laos Border. Geographically, Bua Sawang is located in North-Eastern Esan, which is the central Eastern region of Thailand. It is an arid region that is primarily flat rice fields, with poor soil. […]