Doneguela
HATN projects that have been completed
When HATN first visited the village of Doneguela the challenge was where to start when the distance to the closest school was insurmountable, they had no access to healthcare and were facing severe water challenges. The priority for the community was education. HATN first constructed a school (above) to educate 150 children from grades 1-3. Latrines, furniture and school supplies were provided and HATN continues to provide salaries for teachers. Construction of a school for grades 4-6 followed.
Women of Doneguela gave birth in their hut without access to qualified assistance or access to pre and post-natal care. HATN completed construction of a Maternity Centre (above), pharmacy and latrines. HATN provides funding for the construction, equipment, pharmaceuticals and salaries. HATN designed and provided an “ambulance”, a motorcycle with a cab. Village members pay a small fee that goes to gas and maintenance, a program completely managed by the community council. The distance to the hospital for those that need more serious medical care is almost impossible with the modes of transport available within the village.
Creation of a flourishing agriculture program was implemented by members of HATN’s Malian team members, called TEGEW. Following education for TEGEW on new farming techniques, local farmers (above) were supplied with organic fertilizer on a loan basis and training on the new methods. HATN provided the funding for the training and the initial supply of fertilizer however each farmer was able to, through the best harvest on record, repay loans and increase the size of their fields. This self-sustaining program ensures sufficient food when rain levels are poor and additional crops for sale in the market. A new rice program is underway.
To provide water for the maternity centre, school and residents daily needs, HATN provided a deep, machine dug well with tower solar storage.
