Location Kharkov, Kharkiv Oblast, Kharkivskyi Raion, Ukraine Community Description Kharkov is located in the northeast of the country. Currently, it is the administrative center of the Kharkiv Oblast (province), as well as the administrative center of the surrounding Kharkivskyi Raion (district) within the oblast. It is located 30 km from the Russian border. Kharkov is […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Abigail Harper. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to construct two wall-style handwashing stations at the school. Abigail reports: The process was 2 1/2 weeks of construction – 2 weeks doing the hand washing stations and […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Lauren Truxillo. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to construct concrete floors in up to 64 homes. Lauren reports on the project, which was concluded earlier this year: The first family in El Jícaro constructed their […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Vanessa Roy. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to reconstruct the water system in Zolotonosha School Number Six. Vanessa reports: Project funds were used to remove aging iron pipes that were contaminating the drinking water of […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Nazgol Zand. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to purchase and install a water filter and hot water heater for the cafeteria of school. Nazgol reports: The project was to purchase and install a water filter […]
Location Ban Klang, Wang Thon, Phitsanulok, Thailand Community Description Ban Klang is one of the largest sub-districts in Thailand and is located in the district of Wang Thong in the province of Phitsanulok in the Lower North of Thailand. Ban Klang has 27 villages within a 326 square kilometer area with an approximate population of […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Lynae Slinden. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to replace the existing sinks and add a water filter and hot water heater in the kitchen of the cafeteria at Zorit. Lynae reports: This project was to […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Kitty Hall. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to install sinks and running water into the family planning service, hospitalization service, injection room, pharmacy, and 3 consultation rooms of the health center. Kitty reports: Rushashi is […]
Location Paraje Santa Cruz, Caserío Santa Cruz, Aldea Cancábal, Municipality Malacatancito, Department Huehuetenango, Guatemala Community Description Santa Cruz, Tres Cruces is a small, rural community whose economy is based predominantly on subsistence agriculture, more specifically on the cultivation of corn and beans. Children attend E.O.R.M. Santa Cruz, Tres Cruces, the community’s single-teacher, one-room elementary school. […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Katharine Auchter. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to improve the Hincesti public well. Katharine reports: With more rain than usual, the well repair in Hincesti was completed ahead of schedule. Due to recent precipitation, workers […]