Clean Water and Sanitation in Fimela, Senegal – Phase 2
Number of beneficiaries : 6000 students and parents, 3 health centers, 15000 villagers
Project duration : 24 months / 2025-2027
Location : Village of Samba Dia, Fimela commune, Fatick region, Senegal
Local partner
Jeunesse et Développement (JED) / Scouts and Guides of Senegal (EEDS) is a development NGO created in 1936, and established in all regions of Senegal, inspired by scout values, at the service of young people and the community. Its mission is to contribute to improving the quality of life of populations, mainly in the fields of health, education, socio-economic integration and the environment, in particular by preparing young people for their role as active and responsible citizens.
Context
In Senegal, the Fimela area was the subject of a study in the early 2020s, conducted by our local partner JED, one of the objectives of which was to map the needs of populations in the face of climate change. This study was carried out as part of the “Community Program for Mitigation and Adaptation to Climate Change in the Fimela Area” (PCA.2C) carried out by JED with the support of PADEM. This 4-year program ended in mid-2024.
During this study, the populations encountered mainly raised issues relating to water and sanitation as well as the environment such as:
-lack of access to drinking water and lack of sanitation infrastructure in schools, daaras, and health centers. The lack of water harms the quality of school or health services offered.
-environmental pollution due to the invasion of plastic bags and the anarchic proliferation of garbage in all localities.
This project is a continuation of a first 2-year project (2021-2023) carried out following this study. This involves an expansion of infrastructure according to the needs expressed by the populations. This project is included in the agenda of the municipal authorities.
Mission
General objective: The water and sanitation access system is improved in the Fatick region.
Specific objective: The population of the Fimela district benefits from a healthier environment and access to drinking water and sanitation.
Activities
-Construction or restoration of 74 separate girls/boys toilet blocks in 12 schools including 2 daaras as well as in 3 health posts
-Installation of 15 water tanks in these same schools, daaras and health centers
-Raising awareness among children and the population about personal and environmental hygiene
-Implementation of environmental education activities in schools (installation of trash cans, community composts, nurseries, etc.)
Beneficiaries
-6000 students from public schools and daaras who do not have access to running water and toilets will benefit from the provision of water and separate toilets for girls/boys.
-3 health posts will have access to toilets and water tanks to supply the post.
-15,000 community members (parents of children in schools/daaras and residents of the Fimela commune) will be made aware of issues relating to personal and environmental hygiene through radio broadcasts and talks.
-6000 parents and children will benefit from environmental education activities and community awareness activities.
