This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Emily Tran. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was designed to add 12 latrines in the village. In actuality, 30 were achieved! Emily reports: The project has been completed. There are now 24 new directly-dug latrines in the […]
Location Keur Andallah Willane, Department of Fatick, Region of Kaolack, Senegal Community Description Keur Andallah Willane is a small community of about 600 people that is located about 25 kilometers from the nearest major town. The village is mainly composed of the Wolof ethnic group, but there are many Bambara speakers as well. The village […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Mariel Frankl. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to renovate the water system that delivers water to Centro Escolar Cantón Amulunco. Mariel reports: The project has been completed according to plan. After installing a new anti-microbial tank […]
This project is to line, cover, and reinforce five wells in a rural village in Mali. In addition to preventing further erosion and cave-ins at the mouths of the well, this will prevent contaminated surface water (and chickens!) from falling in the wells. Pulley systems will be added to make drawing water easier. This level […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Pilar Lyons. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. This project was to line, cover, and reinforce five wells in a Baara Be, Mali. Pilar reports: The well shafts were excavated and the sand and gravel were gathered, cleaned and separated. […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Sarah Kopper. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to create needed infrastructure for the delivery of water by extending an existing water pipeline by approximately 250 meters and installing a communal tap. Sarah reports: Working around hold-ups […]
Location Town of Ronkh, Rural community of Ronkh, Department of Dagana, Region of Saint Louis, Senegal Community Description The town of Ronkh is situated in the northwest corner of Senegal, on the border of Mauritania. Ronkh is 25 kilometers off the Route Nationale and 100 kilometers from the regional capital, Saint Louis. It is the […]
Location Town of Ronkh, Communaute Rurale of Ronkh, Department of Dagana, Region of Saint Louis, Senegal Community Description The town of Ronkh is situated in the northwest corner of Senegal, on the border of Mauritania. Ronkh is 25 kilometers off the Route Nationale and 100 kilometers from the regional capital, Saint Louis. It is the […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Sarah Kopper. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to provide running water for the school and to build a handwashing station next to the latrines. Sarah reports: After some personnel changes, I am happy to report that […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Eric Lella. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build 10 to 15 latrines in Pellel Kindessa. As a result of proper money management, the full 15 were completed. Eric reports: I’m happy to inform you that […]