This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Amber Gomes. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a rainwater catchment system at the school. Amber reports: The tank was installed at Ititu Primary school at the initiative of the head-mistress, assistant deputy and parents. […]
Location Messamena, East Region, Cameroon Community Description Messamena Village is a small community of under 800 people, nestled deep within the tropical rainforest. There are vulnerable populations, such as the Baka Pygmies, that have suffered from modern-day slavery by local lumber companies. Problem Addressed Hygiene education is severely lacking in the East Region. It is […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Edward Rosenbaum. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a handwashing station at the public school in Messamena Village. Edward reports: The handwashing station in Messamena Village has been finished! We installed new gutters and built […]
Location Kasyelia Village, Makueni County, Eastern Province, Kenya Community Description The Kayselia area is semi-arid and the river is seasonal, which means that it is usually without water. The community is very rural and most people are farmers. Kasyelia and Kyala villages are on both sides of the Ngwani River, and people from both villages […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Stephen Cormier. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to rebuild a spring catchment. Stephen reports: The project was a smashing success. We (the community and local NGO) set out to use the funding provided by Water Charity […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Marielle Griggs. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a water storage and irrigation system for the tree nursery. Marielle reports: We have completed the Tumalize Njaa Self Help Group water tank/irrigation project in Kasyelia village! […]
Location Kasyelia Village, Makueni District, Eastern Province, Kenya Community Description Kasyelia is rurally located about an hour from the paved road. The community is made up of farmers. Men and women both work in the fields. Women do the housework, which involves collecting water from the Ngwani or Thwake Rivers nearby. Houses are basic and […]
Location Liakom, Fundong Subdivision, Boyo Division, Northwest Region, Cameroon Community Description The Boyo Division is located in the Northwest Region of Cameroon. The predominant ethnic group is the Kom people, but there are also Hausa and Mbororo’s in the sub-division as well. Liakom is traditionally known as the location of the Kom Palace. However, in […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Stephen Cormier. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a protected spring in Menka. Stephen reports: The project was a great success. We (the WMC, community and local NGO) set out to use the funding provided […]
Location Menka, Mezam Division, Northwest Region, Cameroon Community Description Menka is a village with a small population that is spread over a vast land area. Menka people are predominately farmers and act as the breadbasket for much of Cameroon and many neighboring countries. They are a wonderfully hospitable people and incredible business/work-oriented. Presently the village […]