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Published Aug 12 2012 by AllAfrica.com

Peace Corps Installs 'Merry-Go-Round'...

Washington Peace Corps volunteer Andrew Hubble of San Mateo, California, recently installed a "Play Pump" water filtration system that will serve as a reliable source of fresh drinking water for his South African community.

"Almost four months after its arrival, the Play Pump remains the most popular place to...

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"Almost four months after its arrival, the Play Pump remains the most popular place to be" said Hubble, 23, who...

Peace Corps Installs 'Merry-Go-Round'... [Published AllAfrica.com - Aug 12 2012]

...since July 2011. "Not only children from the primary school, but parents and grandparents are often seen chatting at the spigot's end exchanging gossip while collecting water. After school there is -- quite literally -- standing room only. Lines form for a chance to hop on and a take a spin. Any able-bodied person cannot walk past without a throng of learners demanding a push."

Peace Corps Installs 'Merry-Go-Round'... [Published AllAfrica.com - Aug 12 2012]

Volunteer Nabbed Over Cannabis

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Entities: Cannabis, Peace Corps, Zambia

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Entities: South Africa, Michael Cashman, United Kingdom

First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

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Entities: Peace Corps, Jimmy Carter, Colombia, Since (Colombia), Slovakia

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

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UA Ranks Second in U.S. for Peace Corps Coverdell Fellows

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Entities: Peace Corps, University of Arizona, United States

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

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Entities: Peace Corps, Rape, Abortion

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

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Entities: Global Health Ltd, Peace Corps, PEPFAR - President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Re...

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

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Entities: Peace Corps, South Africa, Operation HOPE

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