Diarra Pont

Diarra Pont
Diarra Pont: My village in southeastern Senegal, 75km west of Kedougou.
"Life in the Peace Corps will not be easy. There will be no salary and allowances will be at a level sufficient only to maintain health and meet basic needs. Men and women will be expected to work and live alongside the nationals of the country in which they are stationed—doing the same work, eating the same food, talking the same language.

But if the life will not be easy, it will be rich and satisfying. For every young American who participates in the Peace Corps—who works in a foreign land—will know that he or she is sharing in the great common task of bringing to man that decent way of life which is the foundation of freedom and a condition of peace."

-John F. Kennedy

Monday, April 1, 2013

Kevoye Latrine Project


In December I was able to apply and get money for a grant from the Water Charity for a latrine project in Kevoye, 17km from my village. This was relatively easy since I had already done a similiar project in my village. However, there was, yet again, transportation issues which were eventually sortrd out. My work partner Sara, a well digger and mason, took a local leadership role and held meetings to determine who would receive latrines. Here is

Bike route to Kevoye

River to cross to get to the village

Kevoye

Latrine Hole (1m by 1m)

Mason and a finished latrine

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