Water Charity has a special relationship with Senegal, in that we have done about 300 projects there. This arose naturally through the good relationship we developed with Peace Corps Senegal. From the motivated PCVs to the enthusiastic staff, this proved fertile ground for our water projects. From wells to filters to rainwater catchments and more, our projects there […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Layne Anderson. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a system comprised of a well, pump, and storage tank to provide the children with convenient daily access to clean water for drinking, cooking, bathing, and […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Gerri Schultz on behalf of Water Charity and the National Peace Corps Association. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. Gerri Reports: A Hrystiv apartment was donated in 2013 to the Foundation for Sustainable Development, Stara Volyn (“Stara Volyn”) to be used as a training center. The apartment’s water and sanitation facilities were inoperable and in disrepair, and Water Charity […]
This project is made possible through the partnership of WATER CHARITY and the NATIONAL PEACE CORPS ASSOCIATION. Location Xelajú Chico, Barrio Reforma and Hector Paniaguas in Southern Chiapas, Mexico Community Description The City of Motozintla is located in a deep valley formed by three rivers. Heavy deforestation over 20 years ago caused so much damage to […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Emily McKeone. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. Emily Reports: The goal of the project was to install borehole hand pumps at three rural primary schools within Mansa District. There was already an existing water tower structure at each school, […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Shayla Smith. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. We are happy to report that this project has been successfully completed and fully funded. Water Charity would like to thank Shayla for her hard work and perseverance in this worthy endeavor. Shayla reports: Project Goals: The goal of this project was to provide more latrines in the community of Santa Rosa. When I first […]
This project is made possible through the partnership of WATER CHARITY and the NATIONAL PEACE CORPS ASSOCIATION. Location Bentinky, Kaffrine, Senegal Community Description Bentinky, Arrondisement of Sagna, Departement of Malem Hodar, Kaffrine Region, Senegal. Mbentinky has a population of 500, and is located 20km from Kaffrine, Senegal. Problem Addressed Compounds with small children are in special need […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Anna Lieth. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. Anna Reports: I am proud to announce the completion of the Ait Khoujmane and Ait Issoumoor Latrine Project! We have completed 35 sustainable two-pit latrines in the community, reaching a total of 210 residents, including 60 women, 54 men, and 96 children/adolescents. At the end of the project, 69 community members had […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Kathryn Harrawood. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. Kathryn Reports: I am pleased to report that the Ngar Gueye Latrine Project has been successfully completed in Senegal, West Africa. The latrine project provided 10 households in Ngar Gueye with new long-lasting latrines and water hygiene and sanitation education. The first step was holding a village meeting to asses which compounds […]
This project is made possible through the partnership of WATER CHARITY and the NATIONAL PEACE CORPS ASSOCIATION. Location Birkelane, Kaffrine, Senegal Community Description This project is located at the Centre de Sante (Health Center) in Birkelane. Birkelane is a town in the region of Kaffrine in central Senegal. The Centre de Sante is a hospital at the district […]