This project is made possible through the partnership of WATER CHARITY and the NATIONAL PEACE CORPS ASSOCIATION. 
Location
This project summary has been redacted for security reasons to omit the specific project location.
Commune of Kaymore, Department of Nioro Du Rip, Region of Kaolack
Community Description
The community is a small rural village that gains most of its income from agriculture. The village does not have electricity but does have a water system with a few spigots throughout the village.
The French school is a primary school with two teachers and 88 students.
Problem Addressed
The French school in the community does not have bathrooms or access to water on school grounds. If the students need to use the restroom or get a drink of water, they must go seek out a compound in the village. This takes away time that the students should be spending in the classroom learning.
Project Description
This project is to build two bathrooms, and install a water line on the school grounds.
One bathroom structure will be built, with two separate bathrooms, one for girls and one for boys. A water line will be run from the main village water supply line to the building.
A local mason will be hired to do all of the construction work, and community members will dig the trench for the waterline, and the hole for the bathroom.
Water Charity funds will be used for materials and to pay the mason for his work.
The community will contribute unskilled labor, local resources, and a small amount of money.
The project includes 20 solar lamps, to be distributed to the students as needed. Since the village does not have electricity the lamps will allow the students to study at night.
A training will be held regarding health, hygiene, sanitation, and the upkeep and maintenance of the bathrooms.
Project Impact
88 students and 2 teachers will benefit from the project each year.
Peace Corps Volunteer Directing Project
A. Evans, who previously implemented the Padaf Water System Project – Senegal.
Monitoring and Maintenance
The PCV will visit the site frequently to ensure that the facilities are being properly used and maintained.
The community is home to a few masons who can perform repairs as needed. The school teachers have played a large role in the planning of the project and will work hard to maintain what they have gained.
The WASH training will help the students understand the importance of handwashing and proper bathroom sanitation.
This project has been funded by an anonymous donor.
