This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Avery Karlowich. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to repair the underground piping system, improve the water collection system, and connect the water source to above-ground spigots in the Manyagiro sector. Avery reports: I would like […]
Location Wallalan, Upper Badibu District, North Bank Region Community Description Wallalan is located in the Upper Badibu District of the North Bank Region of The Gambia. The village is 2 km by a dirt road from the paved road which leads to Farafenni, about 10 km away. Wallalan is a small village of 23 compounds, […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Frieda von Qualen. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build two public bathrooms (each bathroom having a men’s and a women’s room), for the use of the entire community. Frieda reports that the municipality completed […]
Location Caserío Retirito, Cantón Honduritas, Municipio Nueva Esparta, Departamento La Unión, El Salvador Community Description Retirito is a small community (caserío) of about 200 square kilometers within the larger pueblo of Nueva Esparta, which is located in the Department of La Unión in the northeastern section of El Salvador. The climate is very hot and […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Jarod Ring. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a rainwater catchment and water storage system at the Gasanane Primary School. Jarod Reports: The original idea I had for the project with the funds available […]
The earthquake and tsunami in Japan on March 13, 2011 caused widespread devastation. More than 10,000 people died, 40,000 people were evacuated, 90,000 buildings were damaged, 850,000 people were left without electricity and water, and 300,000 people were living in shelters. Although Water Charity’s main mission is sustainable development, when a disaster of this magnitude […]
Location Yallal Ba village, Sabach Sanjal, North Bank Region, The Gambia Community Description The village is a very rural community, consisting of about 375-400 villagers. Almost all members of the village are subsistence farmers who farm peanuts, coos, or yellow corn. The village is sectioned by three sand roads. A large majority (~90%) of the […]
Location Bang Phai, Bang Mul Nak, Phichit, Thailand Community Description Bang Phai is a small village of 1,900 people, located in the southern part of Northern Thailand, about 5 hours north of Bangkok. The community is comprised mostly of rice field farmers and retired individuals who rely on their children to supplement their incomes. Most […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Jefferson Francisco. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to construct a gravity-fed water system to provide 6 families in this rural village with potable water. Jefferson reports: I completed this water project with the water committee […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Matthew Gardine. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. This project was to build a new well to provide potable water for community use, and also yield water for the irrigation of the community garden. To read Matthew’s final report […]