Senegal

Saré Pathé Bouya CEM Latrine Project – Senegal

This project is made possible through the partnership of WATER CHARITY and the NATIONAL PEACE CORPS ASSOCIATION. Location Saré Pathé Bouya, Region of Kolda, Senegal Community Description Saré Pathé Bouya CEM is the local middle school which serves Saré Pathé Bouya as well as several surrounding villages in the Kolda Region of Senegal. Problem Addressed The middle school does not have a bathroom, and many […]

Ngar Gueye Latrine Project – Senegal

Location Ngar Gueye, Kaolack Region, Senegal Community Description Ngar Gueye is a farming community with a population of 350 people of a predominantly Wolof ethnic make-up. Out of the 33 houses in the village, 10 houses have well-constructed, long-lasting latrines, 13 houses have simple, short-term latrines, and 10 houses have no latrine structure whatsoever. Problem […]

Conclusion of Sinthian Medina Cherif Latrine Project – Senegal

This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Socorro Leandro. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was originally designed to construct two ventilated pit latrines at the school. Socorro reports: The Shingian Cherif Elementary School latrine project is now finished. There are now two Turkish-style […]

Mboynane Health Hut Water and Sanitation Project – Senegal

Location Mboynane, Louga Region, Senegal Community Description Mboynane is a small rural agricultural community. The health needs of the villagers are served by a health hut. Problem Addressed The health facility lacks access to clean water and a functioning toilet. Project Description This project is to provide a water supply and a latrine for the […]

Conclusion of Foundiougne Water Filters Project – Senegal

This project has been completed under the direction of Abdou Aziz DIEDHIOU (Aziz), Coordinator, Mangrove Project, WWF/WAMPO. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to install 50 Sawyer PointONE filters in various locations in the Foundiounge Region of Senegal. Aziz reports: This project, involving the installation of 50 water […]

Conclusion of Pakour Pre-School Well Project – Senegal

This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Courtney Ruble. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a well at the pre-school. Courtney reports: The well has been completed. The project was started without much incident. We began digging, and slowly brought in […]

Pakour Pre-School Well Project – Senegal

Location Pakour, Velingara department, Senegal Community Description Pakour is in the Velingara department with a population of about 2,000. It is located to the side of Kolda closest to Tamba and geographically next to Kedougo u. It is about 30 km off the route national on a laterite road which takes about an hour to […]

Conclusion of College and Ecole Elementaire Bathroom Water Project – Senegal

This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Rebecca Verlaque. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to provide running water for the school bathrooms, and to construct a new faculty bathroom. Rebecca reports: Project Phases The project was initiated by two school staff members, […]

Conclusion of Dabo Lycee High School Latrine Project – Senegal

This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Sophie Danner. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to construct a ventilated pit latrine for female students. Sophie reports: The project has been completed, and the latrines are now designated for use by girls attending Dabo […]

Conclusion of Tawa Fall Elementary School Bathroom Project – Senegal

This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Karen Chaffraix. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a three-stall latrine, two for students, and one for teachers, with running water for handwashing. Karen reports: The Tawa Fall Elementary School now has a bathroom […]