This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Jennie Wysong. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to construct a latrine structure with 3 stalls. Jennie reports: The community expressed their sincere gratitude for the latrines at the school. Our local government demonstrated their support […]
Location Saare Madia, department of Velingara, region of Kolda, Senegal. Community Description Saare Madia is a rural Pulaar village of about 250 people, located about 7 kilometers north of Kounkane, in the department of Velingara, in the region of Kolda, Senegal. The majority of community members are subsistence farmers. There is no electricity or running […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteers Marcie Todd and Garrison Harward. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. Marcie and Garrison report: I would be lying if I said that I wasn’t more than a little nervous to get this first pump installed. This would be […]
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 Yero Diao, Kolda, Senegal Community Description Yero Diao is a small village of 170 people located in the south […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Jen Richards. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build 2 latrines at the Fass Toucouleur Elementary School. Jen reports: The school latrine project in Fass Toucouleur began before the funds came in. I partnered up […]
Location Boustane Diop, Patar Lia, Gossas, Ouadior, Fatick, Senegal Community Description Boustane Diop, one of three rural villages in the Boustane village cluster, is located in the rural community of Patar Lia, district of Gossas, arrondissment of Ouadior, region of Fatick, Senegal. Boustane Diop has a population of about 100 people, primarily children between the […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Allyson Junker. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build 10 to 15 cement-lined and covered latrines in the community of Goundaga. Allyson reports: I am happy to say that the Goundaga latrine project is complete! […]
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 Dassilame Serere, Kaolack, Senegal Community Description Dassilame Serere is a small village of just over 500 people located in the […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Charles Gemmell. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a hand-dug, cement-lined, well for the community. Charles reports: We have completed the well. Two chickens gave their lives to help with the project’s success, one […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Byron Yee. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to repair both the large student latrines and the small faculty latrines at the school. Byron reports on the process: Materials were purchased with the school director in […]