After having built two healthcare homes in the rural communes of Sinthian and Wassadou, in the east of Senegal (project backed by Fondation Veolia Environnement in 2004), the association Le Kinkeliba is now investing for the youngest segment of the population. In the neighboring village of Niemeneke, 15 km from the medical home of Wassadou, it has decided to build a kindergarten for 143 children. This project comprises three classrooms, a roofed central playground and a sanitary unit.
To guarantee the future school’s access to water, a well existing nearby was first identified. However, it seemed preferable to have a water source specific to the school. Fondation Veolia Environnement decided to renew its support for the initiatives launched by Le Kinkeliba by financing this new water input. The 8000 euros granted will be used to finance the construction of a 16-meter deep well, equipped with a hand pump and a mini-water tower. The elements of hygiene learned during class time will thus be applied immediately.