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. Xxxxxxxx, Kedougou, Senegal Community Description Xxxxxxxx is a community of 220-250 people, depending on the season. It is located on the Fongolimbi […]
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. Kolda, Kolda Region, Senegal Community Description The region of Kolda is Senegal’s poorest and among the most malnourished. This project will be […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Elizabeth Shariat Panahi. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build safe and hygienic latrines in 20 households in Kamatane, and to improve community members’ hygienic practices through training, emphasizing behavior change. A summary of Elizabeth’s report […]
This project is made possible through the partnership of WATER CHARITY and the NATIONAL PEACE CORPS ASSOCIATION. Location Kamatane, Fatick Region, Senegal Community Description The village of Kamatane is located in the region of Fatick in Western Senegal. Kamatane is a diverse village comprised of Sereer, Pulaar, Bambara, and Wolof ethnic groups. There are approximately […]
Location Keur Serigne Thioye, Nioro district, Kaolack region, Senegal Community Description Keur Serigne Thioye is a small rural Wolof community located in the Nioro subregion of Kaolack near the Gambian border. There are approximately 400 people living in 26 compounds. The primary source of income in the area is farming of peanuts, millet, and corn. […]
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. Xxxxxxxxx, Kolda Region, Senegal Community Description The rural village of Xxxxxxxxx, population approximately 500, lies about 15 kilometers north of the regional […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Jacqueline Gerson. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to extend the pipelines from an existing tap to a community garden located just outside of the village. Jacqueline reports: The project has been completed. During 2 workdays, […]
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. Xxxxxx, Tambacounda, Senegal Community Description The community is made of 8,200 people, most ethnically Pulaar, who are proud to live in what […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Julia Bowers. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to construct and install covers for four wells in the 3 largest neighborhoods in Diankancounda Ogeul. Julia reports: We have completed the well improvement Project in Diankankounda Ogeul, […]
This project, to build a well in the community, has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Lindsay Swisher. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. Lindsay reports as follows: The project was to build a new, cement-lined and covered well for the village of Sare Aladji in a location accessible […]