Mali

Community Description
There is a need for latrines at the high school and middle schools of this community. Currently, students defecate in nearby bushes and teachers leave the school grounds to use their home latrines.

The community has undertaken a 5-year effort to improve the school facilities. Almost all funds for this phase have been raised from a number of sources, but the required level has not been reached.

The directors of the schools met with the PCV E. Beil, and teachers from the committees, to develop a comprehensive plan, of which this project is a part.

Project Description
This project addresses several water and sanitation projects at the high school and middle schools. First, latrines will be built.

Secondly, the well at the private high school that provides water to three schools will be improved. A secure cover, door, and lock will be provided. A treatment plan will be developed, and the surrounding area will be cleaned.

Project Impact
As a result of the construction of the latrines, the level of sanitation at and around the schools will be vastly improved, and disease will be reduced. Additionally, teachers will able to remain at the school the entire day.

The improvements to the well will improve the safety of the water supply and provide for necessary security.

Peace Corps Volunteer Directing Project
E. Beil

Comments
This project forwards the notion put forth by Appropriate Projects that there are crucial projects that need to be done NOW.

Through the efforts of community groups and an assortment of donors, practically all of the funds had been raised. However, the project could not be kicked off without the “final dollars”, contributed by Appropriate Projects.

Dollar Amount of Project
$20.00

Donations Collected to Date
$20.00

Dollar Amount Needed
$0 - This project has been fully funded! Please choose another of our worthy projects.

Community Description
This town in Mali is supplied with water via a communal tap system. The system, however, fails from time to time, frequently in the hot dry season. The community is forced to draw water from communal wells distributed outside the town. The water is often dirty and in short supply.

Project Description
This project is to enhance two large communal wells that are currently dry. The wells were originally not dug deep enough. This project will make them functional.

A jackhammer crew will be hired to deepen each well by ten meters, ensuring year-round access to clean water.

Additionally the top well, currently lined by shale and mud, will be cemented. Both wells will covered with large metal covers, manufactured in Mali, to prevent contamination of the water.

This project builds upon funding contributed from other sources, and allows for the completion of the well enhancement.

Contribution by the community includes cash, as well as local materials, such as sand, water, rock, and wood for framing. The community is also providing skilled and unskilled labor.

Project Impact
In addition to providing enhanced access to clean water, this project will demonstrate to the town the power of volunteering. By collecting the contributions and assisting in the construction, members of the community will be empowered with the skills and confidence to attempt future projects within the community.

Peace Corps Volunteer Directing Project
M. Cahill

Comments
This project demonstrates our commitment to getting projects going NOW, by providing the final funding needed to start the project.

It is a critical project for the people of the town, as it will provide immediate access to clean water.

It also shows that it is better to “fix” something that is no longer working, than to undertake new construction at a much greater cost.

Dollar Amount of Project
$150.00

Donations Collected to Date
$150.00

Dollar Amount Needed
$0.00

This project has been fully funded through the generosity of Ken Howells, of California. Please choose to fund another of our worthy projects.