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 provide a water system to allow the use of idle land in the community for growth. Karen reports: Keur Daouda Cisse farmers now have water in their […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Adrian Martinez. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a well in to provide water for the moringa garden. Adrian reports: We completed the well and water system for the Sare Bidji Moringa Group. We […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Tim Johnson. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to repair 2 wells in the community. Tim reports: The Mboro Master Farm well project has been completed. The bottom well was extended and sand was filled around […]
Location Keur Daouda Cisse, Thies region, Senegal Community Description This small village lies one hundred years and nine kilometers from Thies, the third largest city in Senegal, yet it has no electricity. Most of its water comes from two wells in the village. Its 300+ residents live in some 19 compounds. The females tend to […]
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 refurbish two wells in Keur Daouda Cisse. Karen reports: WELL NUMBER ONE The Problem This well was old and crumbling, although, as the only functioning well in […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Jessie Maier. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build 8 latrines in Bamkoto. Jessie reports: For this project, we successfully built 8 latrines in the village of Bamkoto. Villagers helped in the construction by digging […]
Location Keur Daouda Cisse, Thies region, Senegal Community Description Keur Daouda Cisse is a small village about 6 miles outside of Thies. 300+ villagers share about 20 compounds in a sandy, land-locked village with no electricity. Some compounds have access to a water spigot that connects to a water tower in Tawa Fall. However, most […]
Location Guague Cherif, Departement Foundiougne, Region Fatick, Senegal Community Description Guague Cherif is located in the Saloum River Delta, 12 km from Foundiougne, and 7 km from Djilor. It is a 60% Ethnic Serer community, with minority populations of Wolof and Serakhole, with nearly 1,000 inhabitants. Problem Addressed There is a lack of fresh, potable […]
Location Tawa Fall, Thies, Senegal Community Description Tawa Fall is located near Thies, the capital of the Thies Region in Senegal. Problem Addressed The elementary school in the village has functioned with no bathroom since it was built. Students use the bushes around the school or they wait until they go home. Project Description This […]
Only 62 percent of rural Senegalese have access to safe water. Even in areas where the supply of water is plentiful, waterways, wells, storage tanks, and piping systems are often contaminated. In 2012, Water Charity recognized the evolving technology becoming available to purify contaminated water, and started the Filters for Life Program – Worldwide. The […]