Location Payuka, Oti Prefecture, Savanes Region, Togo Community Description Payuka is a small village situated in Togo’s northernmost region, 10 km northeast of the regional capital of Mango. The climate is characterized by a short rainy season and an extended dry season, lasting from November until May. There are approximately 475 people who live in […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Rebecca Rowson. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to purchase and install a 2,500-liter water storage tank and rainwater catchment system to supplement the daily water needs of the school. Rebecca reports: The project to purchase […]
Location Dabo, Kolda, Senegal Community Description Dabo is a town of about 5,000, located 52 km east of Kolda city on the Route Nationale #6. Dabo Lycee High School opened in 2009 and already has over 600 students. It has experienced a dramatic increase in enrolment each year since its opening, starting with around 200 […]
Location Baltimore, Maryland, USA Community Description Pigtown is a historically poor, diverse neighborhood in Southwest Baltimore that until recently was a food desert. Pigtown Food for Thought is a neighborhood food justice group that was started by people in Pigtown to address food insecurity. Pigtown Food for Thought has hosted many community meals, created pop-up […]
Location Sololá, Guatemala Community Description Sololá, in the western highlands of Guatemala, is the second poorest of Guatemala’s 22 departments, where 94% of people live on less than $3.00 per day. 98% of the population of Sololá is indigenous Maya. Mil Milagros (MM) is a U.S.-based charity with a local presence. Its mission is to […]
Location Village of Bouadia, Beni Mellal Province, Tadla-Azilal Region, Morocco Community Description Bouadia is a small village located several kilometers from the foothills of the Middle Atlas Mountains in central Morocco. The residents speak the Imazighn dialect. Comprised of less than 150 families, for a total population of approximately 700, Bouadia is a farming community […]
Location Caimital, Corregimiento de Tulu, Distrito de Penonome, Provincia de Cocle, Panama Community Description Caimital is a rural community in the Penonome district of Cocle with a population of 175 people. There is a primary school with one teacher for all six grade levels, one through six. Several committees exist within the community including Parent […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Bob Tuttle. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was designed to provide 28 water filters for families in the community without access to safe water. Bob reports: Scope of the project This project provided 93 water filters […]
Location Itambo, Wang’ing’ombe District, Njombe Region, Tanzania Community Description The village of Itambo is located 47 km outside of Njombe town. In order to reach Itambo, one must take a two-hour bus ride down mostly dirt roads. The village consists of 2,200 individuals, with the vast majority of the people earning their livelihood through farming. […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Robert Iaboni. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a rainwater catchment system at the school. Robert reports: The rainwater catchment system for the Idunda Primary School has successfully been installed. After acquiring the necessary […]