Projects

Conclusion of Punta Sirain Water System Project – Panama

This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Kaitlin Green. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to provide water for the community through a system comprised of a spring catchment box, an aqueduct system, neighborhood tap stands, and individual home rainwater catchment installations. Upon […]

52 Pumps in 52 Weeks – Senegal – Project 01 – Dassilame Serere

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, Kaolack, Senegal Community Description Dassilame Serere is a small village of just over 500 people located in the […]

Conclusion of Kedougou Well Project – Senegal

This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Charles Gemmell. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a hand-dug, cement-lined, well for the community. Charles reports: We have completed the well. Two chickens gave their lives to help with the project’s success, one […]

Lutugino Educational Complex School #1 Water Filter Project – Ukraine

Location Lutugino, Luganks Oblast, Ukraine Community Description Lutugino, in the heart of Eastern Ukraine in Lugansk Oblast, is a small industrial town with a population of about 25,000 with both a factory and a coal mine. Like many other small towns in the region, the resources are scarce and access is very limited. Lutugino Educational […]

Executive Judgment 443rd Prison Filter Project – Mongolia

Location Burentogtoh Village, Nuurstei District, Khuvsgul Province, Mongolia Community Description The Executive Judgment 443rd Prison is located in Burentogtoh Village, Nuurstei District, approximately 20 km from Murun in Khuvsgul Province in northern Mongolia. The total population of Khuvsgul province is 130,000 and the population of Murun City is 40,000. On average, the prison houses 90 […]

Conclusion of Zabuzhya Library & Youth Center Bathroom Project – Ukraine

This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Emily Watson. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to refurbish an indoor toilet at the center. Emily reports: The primary goal of this project was to refurbish the previously existing but inoperative indoor toilet at the […]

Conclusion of La Rancheria Handwashing Station Project – Guatemala

This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Grace Williams. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a handwashing station, consisting of 10 faucets, at the school. Grace reports: I am excited to report that the Handwashing Station in La Rancheria has been […]

Conclusion of Dioulafondu School Well Project – Senegal

This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Kellen Eilerts. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a covered, cement-lined well at the school to provide continuous access to drinking water. Kellen reports: We have completed the Dioulafondu school well project. The final […]