Location Muyongwe cell, in Rushashi sector, Gakenke District, Northern Province, Rwanda Community Description The Rushashi Health Center is located in the Northern Province of Rwanda (Gakenke District). The catchment population of the health center is 19,046 people. The local population consists mostly of farmers (potatoes, sugar cane, pineapples, passion fruit, manioc and corn) and cow […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Andrew Oberstadt. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build 14 latrines in the village. Andrew reports: The participants started by gathering rocks and sand, digging their pits, and constructing wooden frames to build the cement […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Jessica Jackman. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to install an indoor toilet and sink at the school for the use of the students, teachers, and staff. Jessica reports: The school completed building the indoor bathrooms […]
This project is to build three wells in different communities in northern Madgascar. The project will be carried out under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Rowan Braybrook. The project will benefit three towns in the commune of Anjangoveratra, district of Sambava: Antanandava, Anamboafo, and Marolamba, with a total population of 3,419, and no wells. […]
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 Hann Maristes Minor Prison, Dakar, Senegal Community Description Northeast of Downtown Dakar in district Hann Maristes is a youth prison. […]
Location Piscopampa, Mache District, Otuzco Province, La Libertad Department, Perú Community Description Piscopampa, a satellite community of Lluin, is located in the mountains of La Libertad at an altitude of approximately 3,350 meters (11,000 feet). It has a population of approximately 250, with about 50 households. Nearly half of the population is below the age […]
This project was completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Chris Romero. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to repair the top well, to prevent standing water and the entry of contaminants into the well. Chris, now a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, reports: Thanks to the generous […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Peter Hendricks. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to bring running water for drinking, handwashing, and sanitation to the sports hall of Rustavi School #5, and also to restore two existing toilets to functionality. Peter reports: […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Rafael Cruz, President of La Alianza Viva Caribe. This organization has a long history of working in collaboration with the Peace Corps in the Dominican Republic. The project resulted in the construction of a ferro-cement tank and a rainwater catchment system. In addition, an effective team […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Zach Swank. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to construct a well to serve the new eco-tourism lodge. Zach reports: One of the major problems with digging a hand-dug well is that you never know what […]