This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Emily Kraus. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build 15 latrines in the community. Emily reports: I received funding through Appropriate Projects in order to build latrines in my village. My intention was to build 15 […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Briana O’Sullivan. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to install a 2,200 liter water collection tank at the Umuzomuhle Old Aged Club’s facility. Briana reports: Just wanted to let you know that the Umuzomuhle Old Aged Club […]
Location Betty’sGoed, Albert Luthuli Municipality, Gert Sibande District, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa Community Description Betty’sGoed is a rural village in South Africa about 15 km away from the Oshoek border gate with Swaziland. During the Apartheid era, the area around Betty’s Goed was used as a homeland for the Swazi people. Many were moved from […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Kimberly Hall. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a water storage facility and handwashing station at the Diagaly Primary School. Kimberly reports: With additional community contributions, the hand washing/water storage project was extended to surrounding […]
Location Diagaly, Louga Region, Senegal Community Description Diagaly is located 55 kilometers east of Linguere, just off the Route Nationale. Because it has a relatively large population of approximately 1,500, and is the home to the sole deep-bore well in the area, Diagaly serves as a hub and commercial center for numerous surrounding villages. The […]
Location Diagaly, Louga Region, Senegal Community Description Diagaly is located 55 kilometers east of Linguere, just off the National Highway. Because of the village’s relatively large population of approximately 1,500 and close proximity to the sole deep-bore well in the area, Diagaly serves as a hub and commercial center for numerous surrounding villages. The majority […]
Location Diagaly, Louga Region, Senegal Community Description Diagaly is located 55 kilometers east of Linguere, just off the Route Nationale. Because it has a relatively large population of approximately 1,500 and is the home to the sole deep-bore well in the area, Diagaly serves as a hub and commercial center for numerous surrounding villages. The […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Kimberly Hall. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to repair the water basins in the women’s garden. Kimberly reports: The Diagaly Women’s Garden Project is now fully completed. Cement and iron reinforcement were applied to three of […]
Location Kafori, Kedougou Region, Senegal Community Description Kafori is a bustling Pulaar bush village located in the southeast of the Kedougou region. The community is home to approximately 1,200 people in 150 comp ounds. It is spread across 6 kilometers consisting of 4 neighborhoods, making the village appear sparse and small upon first appearances. The […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Jessica Abad. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a well for the Halimatou Suare Women’s Group. Jessica reports: I received the full amount and used it to purchase supplies (cement, rebar, pulley, rope, buckets, picks, […]