Projects

Conclusion of Latrines Project – Uganda

This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Shari Quan. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. This project was to build low-cost latrines for 20 households, for the benefit of about 160 people. Shari reports: The goals of the project were to improve community health and build […]

Limoncarro Well Improvement Project – Peru

Location Limoncarro, Guadalupe, La Libertad, Peru Community Description Limoncarro is a small coastal town in northern Peru with a population of about 5,000 people. It is primarily an agricultural community that grows mainly corn and rice crops. Most families live in houses made of adobe bricks, with dirt floors and cook their meals with firewood. […]

Conclusion of Mulivai Sanitation and Water Protection Project – Samoa

This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer David Nacmanie. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to manage the solid waste in the community to protect the river. David reports: The Mulivai Sanitation and Water Protection Project was initiated and completed by the Mulivai […]

Conclusion of Latrines Project – Ghana

This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Amanda Herring. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. This project was to build two 10-stall latrines in a fishing village on the coast of Ghana. Amanda reports: After they began digging the pits for the latrines, the energy and […]

52 Pumps in 52 Weeks – Senegal – Project 14 – Dassilame Serere Revisited

This project is part of our 52 Pumps in 52 Weeks Program, being implemented by Peace Corps Volunteers Marcie Todd and Garrison Harward. To read about the program and follow its progress, CLICK HERE. Location Dassilame Serere, Fatick, Senegal Community Description Yep we’re back here in Dassilame Serere once again. We’ve already described quite a […]

Conclusion of Barkedji Kindergarten Water Project – Senegal

This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Ann Marie Albright. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to construct a water tap at the school and construct a fence around the school. Ann Marie reports: On behalf of the entire Barkedji community, thank you […]

Conclusion of Malobi Rainwater Harvesting Project – Suriname

This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Amber Ray. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. This project was to install 46 rainwater harvesting systems and tanks at convenient locations throughout the village. Amber reports: The Malobi Clean Drinking Water Project was completed in June. My host […]

Conclusion of Kharkov Gymnasium #82 Filter Project – Ukraine

This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Whitney Farmer. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to purchase and install a water filter for the kitchen of the school to provide clean water for cooking and drinking. Whitney reports: The Kharkov Gymnasium #82 Water […]

Conclusion of Kerr Werko Well Repair Project – The Gambia

This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Mallory Pohlman. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to repair a well at Kerr Werko (Sotokoi) to provide safe drinking water. Mallory reports: I am proud to announce that the Kerr Werko water pump is functioning […]