Location Njabini, Nyandarua County, Central Province, Kenya Community Description Njabini is an agricultural town high in the Aberdare Mountain Range in Nyandarua County. The community is mainly comprised of the Kikuyu people, who are hard-working and strive toward higher education. The most common line of work is farming of potatoes, cabbage, kale, spinach, carrots, and […]
Location Ilela Village, Mbinga District, Ruvuma Region, Tanzania Community Description Ilela Village is located in the district of Mbinga in the region of Ruvuma. Prior to the founding of Ilela in 1976, there existed two neighboring villages named Mikalanga and Malindino, both of which were founded in 1974. The total population of these two villages […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Jennifer Navala. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a rainwater catchment system at the school. Jennifer reports: The project has been completed. It was determined that only a 5,000 liter tank was within the budget. […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Jennifer Navala. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a rainwater catchment and storage system at the Njabini Youth Centre. Jennifer reports: The project was completed about three weeks ago. Instead of using a cement base, […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Arik Yetwin. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to install a rainwater catchment system at the dispensary. Arik reports: With joint support from district and village officials (including the Ilela Village Chairman and Ilela Village Executive Officer), […]
Location Haivoron, Kirovohrads’ka Oblast, Ukraine Community Description Haivoron is a small Rayon center located in the western-most corner of Kirovohrads’ka Oblast. There are approximately 15,000 people living in Haivoron, most of whom work within the town, or in the surrounding villages. The town has three schools, a bazaar, a park, and a cultural building, among […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Patricia Dalinis. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to replace the water filters, sinks, and pipes at Haivoron School #2. Patricia reports: When the director at Haivoron School #2 approached me about doing a water project, we […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Colin Shepley. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to bring water to a convenient location on the school grounds and install a sink next to the school bathroom building. Colin reports: I accompanied volunteer workers to the […]
Location Izmail, Izmail Region, Odessa Oblast, Ukraine Community Description Izmail is in southwest Ukraine, near the end of the Danube River’s long and windy European journey. Locals call this part of the country Bessarabia, where a confluence of cultures and nationalities make home. Izmail is a moderately sized city of 70,000 located in the southern […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Stuart King. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a bathroom with a sink, toilet, and washing facilities. Stuart reports: It is with great pleasure that I report that our outstanding water project with the Izmail […]