This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Kimberly Hall. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a functional water storage facility to use for the irrigation of the women’s garden. Kimberly reports: The Mbowen club officers and I started with a meeting […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Colleen Naughton. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to repair pumps in Zeala and Nci’Bugu. Colleen reports: Six men and three women received pump repair training from March 22 – April 1st for the villages of […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Karin Jones. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to install a water filtration system, and provide hot water for the kitchen and shower room. Karin reports: After receiving the funds from Appropriate Projects, we purchased two […]
Location Refuge District, Parish of Trelawny, Jamaica Community Description Refuge is a poor rural community located in the hills of Trelawny, about 8 miles from Falmouth. It has approximately 130 households, and a population of about 500. Over 40% of the household heads are unemployed. The Community Center also serves as the Basic School, which […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Danielle Stoermer. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build two public latrines and showers at the Kayemor marketplace. Danielle reports: When I informed the people of Kayemor that I knew of an organization that funds […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteers Marcie Todd and Garrison Harward. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. Garrison reports: Keur Andallah is still just as far away as it was during the prep for this install. This morning I was up once again at 6 […]
Location Muyongwe cell, in Rushashi sector, Gakenke District, Northern Province, Rwanda Community Description The Rushashi Health Center is located in the Northern Province of Rwanda (Gakenke District). The catchment population of the health center is 19,046 people. The local population consists mostly of farmers (potatoes, sugar cane, pineapples, passion fruit, manioc and corn) and cow […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Andrew Oberstadt. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build 14 latrines in the village. Andrew reports: The participants started by gathering rocks and sand, digging their pits, and constructing wooden frames to build the cement […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Jessica Jackman. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to install an indoor toilet and sink at the school for the use of the students, teachers, and staff. Jessica reports: The school completed building the indoor bathrooms […]
This project is to build three wells in different communities in northern Madgascar. The project will be carried out under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Rowan Braybrook. The project will benefit three towns in the commune of Anjangoveratra, district of Sambava: Antanandava, Anamboafo, and Marolamba, with a total population of 3,419, and no wells. […]