This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Dina Carlin. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to improve the sanitary environment of the village through the elimination of trash and animal waste. Dina reports: This project was initiated and organized by the Bougaribaya Primary […]
Location Zolotonosha, Cherkasy Oblast ,Ukraine Community Description Zolotonosha is a community of 30,000, located in central Ukraine. Most people make a living through farming, working in schools or small organizations, or starting small, private businesses. Access to clean water is a problem for two main reasons. First, there are many ecological issues such as inadequate […]
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 Saare Yero Diao, Kolda, Senegal Community Description Yero Diao is a small village of 170 people located in the south […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Paula Osborn. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to purchase and install a water filter and a drinking fountain at the school. Paula reports: The project has been a huge success! I really can’t tell you […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Wells Brown. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to repair the hand-pump in Medina Njama. Wells reports: I am pleased to announce that pump work for the Medina Njama project is finished and it was a […]
Location Wang Mai Dang Village, Sam Pee Nong Sub-District, Chantaburi Province, Thailand Community Description Wang Mai Dang village is one of the villages of the community of Sam Pee Nong located in Chantaburi, a Province in the Eastern region of Thailand. This community is approximately 100 kilometers from the Cambodian border. The main source of […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Sonya Alexander. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a rainwater catchment and storage system at the school. Sonya reports: The Kabuga Primary School water containment project in Buhanda, Rwanda has been completed. The water […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Jen Richards. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build 2 latrines at the Fass Toucouleur Elementary School. Jen reports: The school latrine project in Fass Toucouleur began before the funds came in. I partnered up […]
Location Krasnorechensk, Lugansk Oblast, Ukraine Community Description Krasnorechensk is a small village located the far east of Ukraine in the Lugansk Oblast, with a population of 3,400. The town is isolated geographically from the rest of the area. The town lacks clean water and a reliable source. Due to chemicals and geographical factors, the town […]
Location Fetekou, Kerou Commune, Atacora Region, Benin Community Description Fetekou is a small community in the northwest of Benin, comprised mostly of farmers and local merchants. With less than 2,000 inhabitants, it provides vegetables for the entire commune of Kerou, as well as two other communes in the surrounding area. 70% of the population is […]