This project is part of our 52 Pumps in 52 Weeks Program, being implemented by Peace Corps Volunteers Marcie Todd and Garrison Harward. To read about the program and follow its progress, CLICK HERE.
Location
Saare Dagua, Kaolack, Senegal
Community Description
The village of Saare Dagua is located within walking distance of Thiawando, only about one kilometer away. Immediately after we installed #11, several prominent members of the village came to see it and started inquiring about getting one of their own. By immediately we mean they came for lunch and tea the same day we finished the install.
Villages in Senegal are tied together very closely often intermarrying and sharing in all sorts of ceremonies and traditions. This means that even if there is only a dirt path between them, news like a new pump travels instantly. By the end of our traditional three rounds of tea together we had promised to come back and take a look at least.
Thiawando has a fairly diverse population of many different ethnicities. Saare Dagua on the other hand is 100% Pulaar. As such they are primarily herders and have a lot of cattle. As Pulaars they also have a very strong joking relationship with Sereres. My Senegalese village and language is Serere so I got plenty of jokes from the elders about how much millet and beans I like to eat (Trust me this joke is very funny here). The joking is always lighthearted as Sereres and Pulaars intermarry and often speak each other’s languages and we quickly put our differences aside and got down to business.
Project Description
This project is to install a pump at the community well in Saare Dagua.
This is a central well which is used by the entire village to water their cattle. There is a nearby basin just far enough from the well that it is not being used, but close enough that with a pump and extended pipe they could fill it easily and more efficiently and regularly provide water for the cattle. The well is the closest clean fresh water source for drinking and washing as well.
Project Impact
All 340 members of the village will benefit from the increased efficiency of pulling water.
Peace Corps Volunteer Directing Project
Garrison Harward and C.J. Pederson
Comments
With the close proximity of this pump to the two in Thiawando and with their close inter-village partnerships this pump will have a great built-in support system to ensure its maintenance and proper use into the future.
Dollar Amount of Project
$100.00
Donations Collected to Date
$100.00
Dollar Amount Needed
$0.00 – This project has now been fully funded through the generosity of Vicki Ringer, of Woodland Hills, CA, USA.
If you now contribute $150 (our new price, which includes labor), your name will be placed on the waiting list to adopt the next project in order.
If you wish to contribute less than $150, the money will be applied toward the overall program.
This project has been finished. To read about the conclusion of the project, CLICK HERE.
