Projects

Conclusion of Kwizu Village Water Tank Project – Tanzania

This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Bethany Drahota. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The following is a summary of Bethany’s conclusion report: Kwizu village is located high in the Southern Pare Mountains in Same District, Kilimanjaro Region. It is at approximately 1,710 meters in elevation. […]

Touba Mouride Latrine Project – Senegal

This project is made possible through the partnership of WATER CHARITY and the NATIONAL PEACE CORPS ASSOCIATION. Location Touba Mouride, Fatick Region, Senegal Community Description Touba Mouride has around 2,100 people, living in 217 households. A primarily ethnically Wolof town, it is largely devoted to agriculture practices, including raising peanuts, millet, and corn. In addition, […]

Rincon Claro Latrine Project – Dominican Republic

This project is made possible through the partnership of WATER CHARITY and the NATIONAL PEACE CORPS ASSOCIATION. Location Rincon Claro, Sabana Grande de Boya, Monte Plata, Dominican Republic Community Description Rincon Claro is an isolated, rural community in northern Monte Plata and is 23 kilometers away from the closest hospital. Monte Plata is one of […]

Shisong Water System & Tank Project – Cameroon

This project is made possible through the partnership of WATER CHARITY and the NATIONAL PEACE CORPS ASSOCIATION. Location Shisong, Northwest Region, Cameroon Community Description A farming community in a multi-ethnic region of Cameroon not too far from the border of Nigeria.  There is a private hospital specializing in cardiac surgery nearby that shares the name of […]

Padaf Water System Project – Senegal

This project is made possible through the partnership of WATER CHARITY and the NATIONAL PEACE CORPS ASSOCIATION. Location Village of Padaf, Commune of Kaymore, Department of Nioro Du Rip, Kaolack, Senegal Community Description Padaf is a relatively small village in the southeast corner of Kaolack, Senegal. Depending on the season, the village is inhabited by […]

Conclusion of Bassar Borehole Repair Project – Togo

This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Marguerite Clougherty. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The following is a summary of Marguerite’s conclusion report:  I am writing to inform you of the successful completion of the project. Between November 18th and November 27th, 2016, 8 pumps in […]

Pita Prefecture Pump and Basin Project – Guinea

This project is made possible through the partnership of WATER CHARITY and the NATIONAL PEACE CORPS ASSOCIATION. Location This project summary has been redacted for security reasons. Pita Prefecture, Guinea Community Description The communities of Mboukeya, Hafia, and Bouroure Feto are located in the Fouta Djallon highlands in central northern Guinea. The population of the […]