This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Jessica McGhie. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to connect to the community water source, and pipe and treat water into health center rooms. The maternity room now has a fully functional sink and a consistent […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Kyle Mueller. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. This project was to provide a system of collection and storage of water for the school. Kyle reports: The school director was able to find a couple of gentlemen to dig […]
Location Banda Village, Rangiro Sector, Nyamasheke District, Western Province, Rwanda Community Description Banda Village is a small and remote village on the periphery of Nyungwe Forest National Park in the southwest of Rwanda. The village is situated in one of the most populated areas in Rwanda, with a population density of approximately 500 people per […]
Location Sinthiane Quartier, Podor, St. Lous, Senegal Community Description Podor is a large town of about 15,000 people situated in the region of St. Louis. It is made up of six districts and has four primary schools. Most of the residents of Sinthiane are of the Pulaar, Wolof, Maure, and Diola ethnic groups. Students from […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Christine Dutko. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a cistern at the school for water storage, and a handwashing station for use of the students. Christine reports: Briefly, the project progressed very well. The […]
Location Sakagne Wolof, Communité Rural of Ndiago, Département of Guinguineo, Kaolack Region, Senegal Community Description Sakagne Wolof is a small village in the Département of Guinguineo. It has a total of 75 people with about 15 compounds families. The name of the village chief is Pape Ndieye. They have no electricity and are 6 km […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Christine Kulenguski. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. This project was to build a pump well, and install a water filter in each of 8 rooms. Christine reports: Our pump well project is now complete, and the boy’s dormitory […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Donna Thompson. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to purchase and install a hot water heater and a filtration system at the institute. Donna reports: Two hot water heaters were purchased. One was placed in the […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Nikki Barren. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to improve a water source by digging it deeper and building a spring box, lined with stones and cement and covered with a cement cap. Nikki reports: Construction […]
Location Bang Phai, Bang Mul Nak, Phichit, Thailand Community Description Bang Phai is a small village of 1,900 people, located in the southern part of Northern Thailand. It is about 5 hours north of Bangkok. The water in the water stations contains leaves and dirt, and is not sanitary for consumption. Cracks and breaks in […]