This is a project to build two 10-stall latrines in a fishing village on the coast of Ghana. The approximately 1,000 residents of the community depend solely on fishing and coconut farming for their livelihood. They live, work and play in an extremely unsanitary environment, with a resulting high incidence of intestinal disease. Currently the […]
Location Rural area of Province of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic Community Description The majority of households have one income supporting a family of 4-7 people. The source of water is currently from wells because city water systems are not developed or are very poorly maintained. The families to be benefited are largely of Haitian origin, […]
This project was successfully completed by Nicholas Dominguez, PCV, on August 12, 2009. To read about the beginning of this project, CLICK HERE. The project was fully funded by one donor, who prefers to remain anonymous. Nic reports: The materials purchased for the tank stand were as follows, with costs in Kenyan currency at about 71.32 […]
Location Quebrada Banano, Bocas del Toro Province, Republic of Panama Community Description Quebrada Banano is a rural indigenous village of about 225 situated in the rolling hills between the Changuinola-Almirante highway and the old banana company railroad. Nearly all the residents are subsistence farmers, selling cacao for cash and growing plantains, peach palm and tubers […]
To read about the beginning of this project, Click HERE. This project was successfully completed by Debra Curry, PCV, on August 12, 2009. The project was fully funded by two donors, who prefer to remain anonymous. Debra reports: The total money in Jamaican Jais came to 20,010.00. I purchased (2) 400-gallon water tanks for 9,000 […]
Location Salesatele, Upolu, Samoa Community Description Salesatele is a rural village on the southern coast of the island of Upolu. It is a typical Samoan village in which the matai (chiefs) and pulenu’u (mayor) work together to preside over the community. Income is generated primarily from agriculture and fishing, as well as remittances. Every family […]
Location Tufutafoe, Savaii Island, Western Samoa Community Description Tufutafoe is a remote rural village of 300 residents. Water consumption from current pour-flush toilets is currently excessive, and groundwater is polluted from unsealed septic pits. Project Description This project involves the construction of a dry composting toilet at the community center of the village, and an […]
Location Thiewal Lao, Senegal, located in the Kolda Region in southwest Senegal Community Description Thiewal Lao has a population of approximately 400 people. The survival of the vast majority of people is limited to subsistence farming of the land. The community suffers from periodic drought conditions which impact upon the health and well-being of the […]
Location Kiang Jali, The Gambia Community Description Jali is a medium-sized village in The Gambia, with about 1800 people, located 25 km off the south bank road. It is a very motivated farming community. Nearly all women work in the rice fields during the rainy season while men have millet and peanut fields. Jali prides […]
Location Benin Community Description Pollution from six surrounding communities currently enters the nearby lake. This must be alleviated to clean the lake which provides needed water for the communities. Project Description The project will augment awareness of the effects of lake pollution, motivate community members to reduce waste, and implement a plan to remediate the […]