This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Suzanne Cochran. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to install a water filtration system in the kitchen to provide clean water for cooking and dishwashing at the Vynnyky Sanatorium School. The system was designed to ensure […]
Location Santa Maria, Camiling, Luzon, Philippines Community Description Santa Maria, Camiling, is a small rural farming community in the central Luzon region of the Philippines. Rehoboth Children’s Home, Inc. (RCHI) is a nonprofit, non-government organization that currently cares for 49 male and female youth between the ages of 8-20 who have been orphaned, abandoned, or […]
Location Caserio El Pital, Canton La Magdalena, Municipio Chalchuapa, Departamento Santa Ana, El Salvador Community Description El Pital is a well-organized community with a functioning ADESCO and water committee. The community has about 600 people and is growing. About 25 years ago, the ADESCO and water committee collaborated to bring water to nearly all of […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Karen Sullivan. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to replace 5 toilets, 2 sinks, and faucets in the student hostel, enabling access to indoor plumbing for students and guests. Karen reports: I’m writing to let you […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Emmett Reeb. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to extend the water supply to and to install sinks in the male and female dormitory wards of the Rubona Health Center. This completes the process of providing […]
This is a program being undertaken by Water Charity in partnership with Peace Corps Senegal. The tremendously ambitious objective is to build 52 water pumps in Senegal in 52 weeks! The program is being implemented by Peace Corps Volunteers Marcie Todd and Garrison Harward. The technology is the tried-and-proven rope pump system. It is inexpensive, […]
This project was completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Suzanne Brewer. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to repair the pump of the main well in Ker Ngornyan by repairing the broken parts. Suzanne reports: The repairs to the pump in Ker Ngornyan were completed. Several […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Emma Griffis. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to upgrade the facilities at the Sofievka Professional Lyceum, including providing an additional toilet, two sinks, and a shower on the residential floor. Emma reports: Sofievka Professional Lyceum […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Kyle Borley. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to install a 400-liter water storage tank, water filtration system, pump, and drinking fountain at the school. Kyle reports: The project for the Barinkovka Secondary School (Ukraine) has […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Cassandra Philp. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to rebuild a bathroom to accommodate the needs of the Shelter Plus facility. Cassandra reports: A new toilet, urinal, and washstand were connected with all new piping leading […]