This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Amy Watts. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to construct 2 new large latrines for the use of the students, teachers, and the remaining community. Amy reports: The communities impacted by the school latrine project are very […]
Location Darou Keur Ibrahima Sagnane, Nioro Allasane Tall, Foundgioune, Fatick, Senegal Community Description Darou Keur Ibrahima Sagnane is a small farming village in the southeast region of Fatick, Senegal. The site is within 20 km of the Delta du Saloum National Park, a protected estuary adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean. Of the approximately 350 people […]
Location Timbery, Kedougou, Senegal Community Description Timbery is a small Jalunke village in the region of Kedougou, near the border of Guinea. It is a mountain community of 250 members. The affairs of the village are overseen by one chief of the village along with an active women’s group and a village committee. The committee and […]
This project has been concluded under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Sara Katherine Moore. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to construct a cement-lined well in the center of the village. Sara reports: The Timbery Well Project proved to have some major bumps. We began the project in […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Jessica Abad. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a well for the Halimatou Suare Women’s Group. Jessica reports: I received the full amount and used it to purchase supplies (cement, rebar, pulley, rope, buckets, picks, […]
Location Kafori, Kedougou Region, Senegal Community Description Kafori is a bustling Pulaar bush village located in the southeast of the Kedougou region. The community is home to approximately 1,200 people in 150 comp ounds. It is spread across 6 kilometers consisting of 4 neighborhoods, making the village appear sparse and small upon first appearances. The […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Kimberly Hall. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to repair the water basins in the women’s garden. Kimberly reports: The Diagaly Women’s Garden Project is now fully completed. Cement and iron reinforcement were applied to three of […]
Location Diagaly, Louga Region, Senegal Community Description Diagaly is located 55 kilometers east of Linguere, just off the Route Nationale. Because it has a relatively large population of approximately 1,500 and is the home to the sole deep-bore well in the area, Diagaly serves as a hub and commercial center for numerous surrounding villages. The […]
Location Diagaly, Louga Region, Senegal Community Description Diagaly is located 55 kilometers east of Linguere, just off the National Highway. Because of the village’s relatively large population of approximately 1,500 and close proximity to the sole deep-bore well in the area, Diagaly serves as a hub and commercial center for numerous surrounding villages. The majority […]
Location Diagaly, Louga Region, Senegal Community Description Diagaly is located 55 kilometers east of Linguere, just off the Route Nationale. Because it has a relatively large population of approximately 1,500, and is the home to the sole deep-bore well in the area, Diagaly serves as a hub and commercial center for numerous surrounding villages. The […]