The collection of the organic waste is an integral part of the solid waste management project. The waste is brought to the compost facility where it turns into valuable compost. The City of Joal sells the compost at $5 per 50 kilogram bag. Coupled...
In Senegal West Africa, it is important to have a namesake; someone you are named after or someone who is named after you. You have a special bond with this person and they are like part of your family. In the Pulaar language, this is called...
This photo was taken at the traditional Peulh wedding ceremony of a fellow Peace Corps Response Volunteer, on June 2, 2011 in Mamou, Guinea. The bride changes costumes several times throughout her wedding ceremonies - this is the second of three,...
Another big part of the solid waste management project was the clean-ups organized at the neighborhood level. Generally in Senegal "cleaning up" is women's work. Men and children throw their garbage on the floor expecting women to clean it up. The...