Location FKT Amindratombo, C/R Sahambavy, District Lalangina, Fianarantsoa, Madagascar Community Description The community of Sahambavy, located in the southern highlands of Madagascar, consists of approximately 17,000 people spread across 10 villages. Sahambavy is known for all of the tea production in Madagascar, is a stop on one of the last operating train routes in-country, and […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Tisa Kunkee. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build 2 latrines at the primary school in Amindratombo. Tisa reports: The primary school director, teachers, students and villagers of Amindratombo are excited that not only do they […]
Location Village of Amindratombo, Commune Rural Sahambavy, District Lalangina, Madagascar Community Description The community of Sahambavy, located in the southern highlands of Madagascar, consists of approximately 17,000 people spread across 10 villages. Sahambavy is known for all of the tea production in Madagascar, is a stop on the last operating train routes in country, and […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Tisa Kunkee. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a well at the primary school in the village of Amindratombo to provide drinking water for the students. Tisa reports: The primary school director, teachers, students and […]
This project is made possible through the partnership of Water Charity and the National Peace Corps Association. This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Mike Badzioch. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to repair the bore hole pump at the Impilo Community […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Jay Pusey. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to renovate the water supply and drainage system at the college by replacing the pipes, water filters, and faucets. Jay reports: The first step was to remove all walls, […]
Location Town of Akhaltsikhe, Samtskhe-Javakheti Region, Republic of Georgia Community Description As the regional center of Samtskhe-Javakheti in southern Georgia, Akhaltsikhe is home to approximately 30,000 people. Every evening from spring through fall, the central park is filled with young men smoking. There are bars and gambling halls on every street in the main part of […]
Location Zabuzhya Village, Sokal District, Lvivska Oblast, Ukraine Community Description Zabuzhya is a small community located in Western Ukraine. The Zabuzhya Village Library & Youth Center is a facility shared by the library and the local youth club. It offers services to all members of Zabuzhya and neighboring communities. It also serves as a local […]
Location Sokal Town, Sokal District, Lvivksa Oblast, Ukraine Community Description Sokal is a town of approximately 22,000, located on the banks of the Bug River in the Lviv Oblast of western Ukraine. The Creative House for Children is an organization that supports activities for youth. Each day they support the creative efforts of 100-180 children […]
Location Sokal District, Lvivska Oblast, Ukraine Community Description Sokal is a town of approximately 22,000, located on the banks of the Bug River in the Lviv Oblast of western Ukraine. The Sokal District Association for the Disabled is a local nonprofit organization which has office space which includes a physical rehabilitation center and space for […]