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Katie McKenna and her latrines project
Katie McKenna is just the type of person I think of as an ordinary hero. Her work as a Peace Corps volunteer, especially her work saving children in the village of Chuisac from disease and possible death, exemplifies the conscious citizenship our world needs so desperately just now. Because of her work, Katie is my Ordinary Hero of the week.
Thank you for permission to use images from your story about Katie. Thank you especially for the work you are doing as well. It is not often one runs across a non-profit organization run entirely by volunteers so that all proceeds can benefit the people who need them most.
This summer the Peace Corps community has an opportunity to be part of an extraordinary effort to improve our communities through volunteer service.
President Obama’s summer service initiative, United We Serve, is a call to all Americans to join a volunteer effort this summer and be part of building a new foundation for America, one community at a time. Please visit the 