This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Albert Vang. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build 8 simple pit latrines in the village. Albert reports: After days and weeks of hassling, and discussions between myself and villagers, my very first latrine project is […]
Location Xol Xol Niangen, Department of Linguere, Louga Region, Senegal Community Description Xol Xol Niangen is a small community of about 600 people predominantly of the Wolof ethnic group. The male adult population is made up of primarily farmers who travel to work in the dry season and return in the rainy season to work […]
Location Dimboli, Kedougou, Senegal Community Description Dimboli is the capital of the Dimboli Community Rurale, located about 40 km South East of Kedougou City. It has a population of about 1,500 people, most of whom are between the ages of 5-18 years of age. Home to the only college in the Community Rurale, Dimboli is […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Christopher Cintas. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to upgrade the well at the Dimboli community garden and fruit tree orchard by increasing its depth and reinforcing its walls. Christopher reports: The process and completion of the […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Cibyl Delaire. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build 9 latrines in Saré Pathé Bouya. Cibyl reports: The Sare Pathe Bouya latrine project was a success! Work in the community began as soon as I heard […]
Location Saré Pathé Bouya, Department of Kolda, Region of Kolda, Senegal Community Description Saré Pathé Bouya is a village of approximately 500 people located in the region of Kolda in southern Senegal. It is about 7 km north of National Route 6 near Mampatim. Most of the population belongs to the Mandinka ethnic group, but […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Elizabeth MacAfee. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to extend the pipeline to bring water from the village well to the primary school, and build a spigot to provide easy access to the water. Elizabeth reports: Thank […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Joey Johnston. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to construct 12 simple cement-lined and capped pit latrines. Joey reports: The people of Ngouye Marie are thankful that there is now a functional latrine in each family compound. […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Jackie Allen. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to construct 15 latrines in Diara Pont. Jackie reports: I started the project by going to the hardware store and purchasing the materials. I then had to seek transport […]
Location Diara Pont, Kedougou, Senegal Community Description Diara Pont is a small rural community 75 km east of Kedougou in southeastern Senegal. Over the three sectors of the community (Bow Pella, Diara Pont, and Gure Lingere), there are between 35 and 40 compounds, with about 200 people. The vast majority of residents are farmers, with […]