Location Kayemor, Nioro du Rip, Kaolack region, Senegal Community Description Kayemor, a village of about 2,000 residents, is located just north of The Gambia in the department of Nioro du Rip, Kaolack region in Senegal. The primary language and ethnic group is Wolof, followed by Pulaar. Located 18 kilometers from a paved road, Kayemor is […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Kitty Hall. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to provide training for a representative of the maintenance staff of each of the 18 health centers to maintain and repair the plumbing of the facilities. Kitty talks […]
Location Tilouguite, Azilal Province, Tadla-Azilal, Morocco Community Description Azilal is a province in the central Moroccan region of Tadla-Azilal, with a population of over 500,000 people. The village of Tilouguite is the market town for the smaller surrounding villages. The population of about 5,000 consists mainly of farmers who grow a variety of crops: apples, […]
Location Ratuș, Telenești District, Republic of Moldova Community Description Ratuș is a small village in the rayon of Telenești. It is situated 8 km from the district center, and is conveniently located off the main highway connecting Moldova’s two largest cities, Chișinău and Balți. Ratuș is a small community of 1,015 residents- the majority of […]
With this project, Water Charity is extending our mission into an extremely vital area, the improvement of the home in order to impact on public health problems affecting the wellbeing of the community. In the past, we have focused on providing safe water and effective sanitation for those in need. “Sanitation” has mostly been limited […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Susanne Hicks. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. This project was to replace a water pump and water storage tank for an existing well, and replace piping as needed to make the system functional. Roland E. Santiago, Th.D., Chief […]
Location Saare Aboudou (Hamdaliaye Demba), Department of Velingara, Region of Kolda, Senegal Community Description Saare Aboudou is a rural Pulaar village located about 13 km Southeast of Kounkane in the Kolda region. The village is surrounded by forest and agricultural fields. 412 people live in Saare Aboudou, more than half of whom are children. The […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Nathan Danielsen. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. This project was to fix several wells that were in disrepair, unsafe, and providing unclean drinking water in the community. Nathan reports: I’m proud to announce the completion of the Sare […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Avery Karlowich. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. This project was to construct an above-ground spigot and connect it to underground piping and to construct a concrete cover for the water tank. Avery reports: While purchasing the supplies in […]
Location Village Leliani (Lagodekhi’s Municipality), Georgia Community Description Leliani is a small agrarian village (pop. 2,000) located in the former Soviet Republic of Georgia. The village is situated near the Azerbaijani border, and is a multi-ethnic village with ethnic Georgians and Ossetians living together. Leli 1 is a non-governmental, non-political organization based in the village […]