This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Jennifer O’Meara. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. This project was to build a water supply system at the primary school by installing piping to the existing water tower in the village and placing a tap at the school. […]
This project is part of our 52 Pumps in 52 Weeks Program, being implemented by Peace Corps Volunteers Marcie Todd and Garrison Harward. To read about the program and follow its progress, CLICK HERE. Location Dantaxoune, Fatick, Senegal Community Description Dantaxoune is a small village outside of Sokone, which is home to the only primary […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Carla Burns. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build 12 new latrines and upgrade 6 existing latrines in Ndiassoume. Carla reports: The Ndiassoume Latrine Project was a great success, producing, 11 brand new latrines, and […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Porter Nellans. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to reconstruct the tap at Enkitoria Community Dispensary and to construct a new tap at Mara Shiners Academy. Porter reports: The Enkitoria Community Dispensary Water Project has been […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Joanna Ison. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to bring water onto the school grounds from the public water source, and also build a 4-sink handwashing station. Joanna reports: The goal of this project was to […]
Location Bira, Tambacounda Region, Senegal Community Description Bira is a rural farming community of about 1,500 people located halfway between Dialocoto and Missirah in the Tambacounda region of Senegal. The village is about 70% Jaxanke, with the remaining 30% Pulaar. The village is located 7 km off the main road, and is surrounded by fields, […]
Location Lahokrasang community forest, Moo 8, Tambon Khaokok, Amphur Prakonchai, Buri Ram Province, Thailand Community Description In the driest Northeastern region of Thailand, known as Isaan, is nestled a village named Lahokgrasang. This is rice farming territory and during the rainy season, the emerald fields stretch on for miles around. Thirty years ago, due to […]
Location 4th district, Baruun-Urt Town, Sukhbaatar Province, Mongolia Community Description Baruun-Urt is the capital of Sukhbaatar Aimag (province), which is located in eastern Mongolia, bordering China. The city is 550 km away from the largest city and capital of Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar. Sukhbaatar Aimag itself is a small province of about 55,000 people, of which about […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Leah Tai. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. This project was to assist with an overall environmental education plan, with a particular focus on the Health, Hygiene and the Environment program. Leah reports: During this Environmental Education project the […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Laura Lloyd-Braff. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to provide running water to the center, and install sinks and toilets in two bathrooms. Laura reports: Shortly after the funds were received, the project team went shopping […]