Location Piscopampa, Mache District, Otuzco Province, La Libertad Department, Perú Community Description Piscopampa, a satellite community of Lluin, is located in the mountains of La Libertad at an altitude of approximately 3,350 meters (11,000 feet). It has a population of approximately 250, with about 50 households. Nearly half of the population is below the age […]
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 Hann Maristes Minor Prison, Dakar, Senegal Community Description Northeast of Downtown Dakar in district Hann Maristes is a youth prison. […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Peter Hendricks. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to bring running water for drinking, handwashing, and sanitation to the sports hall of Rustavi School #5, and also to restore two existing toilets to functionality. Peter reports: […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Rafael Cruz, President of La Alianza Viva Caribe. This organization has a long history of working in collaboration with the Peace Corps in the Dominican Republic. The project resulted in the construction of a ferro-cement tank and a rainwater catchment system. In addition, an effective team […]
This project was completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Chris Romero. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to repair the top well, to prevent standing water and the entry of contaminants into the well. Chris, now a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, reports: Thanks to the generous […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Zach Swank. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to construct a well to serve the new eco-tourism lodge. Zach reports: One of the major problems with digging a hand-dug well is that you never know what […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Sue Akins. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a food preparation area and washing station for the Bang Phai Primary School. Sue reports: This is the conclusion of the Bang Phai Primary School Food […]
Location Kamsonga, Ntchisi, Malawi Community Description Ntchisi is a district in the Central Region of Malawi with a population of 170,000. The Kamsonga Full Primary School is located in Kamsonga, a community of about 3,000 people. The school has 1005 students ages 6 to 16 (568 girls, 447 boys) and 15 teachers. In October 2010, […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Scott Jorgensen. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to repair the two hand water pumps in Wallalan. Scott reports: On behalf of the community of Wallalan village in the North Bank Region of the Gambia, I […]
Location Barangay Mangingisda, Purok Pagluan Zone 4, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, Philippines Community Description Palawan is an island province of the Philippines located in the MIMAROPA. Its capital is Puerto Princesa City. Barangay Mangingisda, which translates to fisherman’s village, is located across the Puerto Princesa Bay from the City’s downtown proper. Travel to the barangay […]