Construction has started on three new gardens! For three months Senegal placed a ban on interregional travel to curb the spread of coronavirus. As of the end of June this ban was lifted, which means our team can restart garden construction that was halted in the spring.
Delivery of construction material at the Mbaylar garden.
The new gardens are being installed in Mbaylar and Batara Wolof (both about six miles from our hub in Keur Soce); and Mboyo Walo (in the northern region of Podor). Combined they will serve over 300 families and their larger communities will also benefit from access to fresh, local produce.
Masons pour the foundation of one of the watering basins. There are a total of five in each garden.
Bricks are formed on location. These bricks will form the walls of the pump house building.
Communities with gardens have been much more resilient during the coronavirus due to a steady supply of fruits and vegetables. We are excited to partner with these communities to help strengthen them for the future.
Excavating and framing the solar pump house. This structure will hold the solar panels and above ground water reservoir.
MORE PICTURES COMING SOON!