This project is made possible through the partnership of Water Charity and the National Peace Corps Association. Location Salemata Region, Kedougou, Senegal Community Description Salemata is an agricultural village of over 600 people in the Kedougou region of Senegal. This is where the project originated but because of the extensive need in the region for […]
Location Kakrigu, Mbita Township, Rusinga Island, Homa Bay County, Nyanza Province, Kenya Community Description The project is located on Rusinga Island close to St. Joseph’s Girls School (St. Joseph’s). It comprises the shamba ( small subsistence farm for growing crops and fruit-bearing trees) owned and being brought into cultivation by St. Joseph’s and the Waware […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Dave Rowson. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a water system for irrigation. Although Dave was forced to leave the site during the implementation, he followed through to ascertain that the project was completed, and […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Dave Rowson. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to install a water storage tank and rainwater catchment system at the school. Dave reports: This project was to purchase and install a 5,000-liter water storage tank and rainwater […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Peter Hess. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to complete the rainwater harvesting system by installing gutters and piping to capture the water from the classrooms. Peter reports: Project DescriptionThe second phase of the Rainwater Catchment […]
Location Kyanguli, Kibwezi District, Makueni County, Eastern Province, Kenya Community Description Kyanguli is a very small village, located approximately 16 km off the main highway between Nairobi and Mombasa. Once part of the large Tsavo game reserve, the area has seen a dramatic increase in population in the past decade. The increase in population has […]
Location Diankancounda Ogeul, Mampatim District, Kolda Region, Senegal Community Description Diankancounda Ogeul is a village of roughly 920 people, divided into 6 neighborhoods. It has a primary school and will be receiving a CEM next school year. There is a health hut, as well, but it is not currently functioning. Most families make their living as […]
This project is made possible through the partnership of WATER CHARITY and the NATIONAL PEACE CORPS ASSOCIATION. Location Dolon, Tup Rayon, Issyk Kul Oblast, Kyrgyzstan Community Description Dolon is a small village in North-East Issyk-Kul, with 1,160 residents. Problem Addressed The only medical care facility in the village does not have running water. The medical care facility (FAP), and 1 medical care provider, in Dolon village serves the needs of the entire […]
Location Taiba Willanene, Kaffrine, Senegal Community Description Taiba Willanene is a small rural village that is located 5 km south of the national highway in the region of Kaffrine. There are 10 Wolof compounds and 7 Pular compounds in the village, and the estimated population is 300 people. The majority of community members are peanut […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Hanna Cleveland. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to provide a water source for the establishment of a community vegetable and fruit tree nursery. Hana reports: The robinet was installed immediately after receiving the funds from […]