Latrines Underway

I am down in Parakou taking out the second half of finances for my PCPP Project Latrine grant. I wasn't expecting the project to be developing so quickly, but its a good thing! The families and masons have been incredible and efficient and everything is running smoothly. As of date, I have collected all 50 family contributions, and all families have at least begun if not finished digging their holes. We have completed 31 latrine covers, and 12 frameworks (the ring of bricks that serve as the foundation for the latrine cover). We also are having a cement shortage in village, so I will be heading to the neighboring village on the main road today to see if I can order a tractor of 2.5 tons of cement.

Thanks to all who made this project possible. I have posted 4 photos so far on my picassa website, also linked to this blog. I will keep taking pics for a nice album at the end. Ok, back to work!