This project is made possible through the partnership of Water Charity and the National Peace Corps Association. Location Mohlakeng, Mohale’s Hoek District Capital, Lesotho Community Description Mohlakeng is a community council located in the Maseru District of Lesotho. Its population in 2006 was 18,906. The community of Mohlakeng consists of 81 villages. Lesotho is an enclaved, […]
This project is made possible through the partnership of Water Charity and the National Peace Corps Association. Location Kakrigu, Rusinga Island, Kenya Community Description The area is high on the Likongo Hill in Kakrigu, on Rusinga Island. It consists of the St. Joseph’s Girls Secondary School, the Rusinga Parish Catholic Church, housing and offices for […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Stephanie Sales. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The following is Stephanie’s conclusion report: Project Scope The scope of the project was to install spray irrigation on 1,120 square meters of farm land on the grounds of the St. […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Laura Hobbs. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The following is Laura Hobbs’ final report: SCOPE/PROCESS: In conjunction with the Office of Health Promotion in the Directory of Public Health Pukë, Laura originally planned on submitting a grant for […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Olga M. Cano. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to improve the water system by installing a water meter and needed piping and fittings. Olga reports: BACKGROUND Water Charity provided funding for the installation of a […]
Location Cuemal, Lamud, Luya, Amazonas, Peru Community Description Lamud is the capital of the Province of Luya within the region of Amazonas. It is located in the northern part of the country at an altitude of 2,300 meters. The Anex of Cuemal is one of the annexes within the district of Lamud, with 67 households. […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Lindsey DiLoreto. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to improve the sanitation facilities at the school by replacing three handwashing sinks. Lindsey reports: We are proud to report that the Oleksandrivka School Bathroom Project has been completed! […]
LocationOleksandrivka, Snihurivsky Rayon, Mykolaivska Oblast, Ukraine Community DescriptionOleksandrivka is a small village of 1,000 people located in the southern-central region of Ukraine. Nearby is the scenic Inhulets River, a common place for summer recreational activities like swimming and fishing. Most residents who live in the village work locally at the school or numerous stores, or […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Kristi Mathis. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to repair the borehole in Mathako. Kristi reports: Recently the Mathako borehole was completed. Although this project came with many struggles, the borehole is now functioning properly. The […]
Location Mathako village, Kasinje catchment area, Ntcheu district, Central region, Malawi Community Description Mathako village is a rural village in Kasinje with 92 households. The villagers are forced to drink water out of a protected well that is barely functioning. Problem Addressed Because the well was poorly maintained the water is coming out at a […]