Completed Projects
Merina Thioune
Project
Merina Thioune Well
49 families
The project
In March 2026, official consultations began for the construction of a new well in the village of Merina Thioune. The project is made possible by the contribution of a private donor, Francesca Nocivelli, and is co-financed (85% by the donor and 15% by the Municipality of Merina Dakhar), with the aim of transforming the beneficiaries into active partners.
Following the initial technical inspection already carried out, the intervention will focus on the transformation of the existing infrastructure. A manual extraction well will be converted into an automated system powered by photovoltaics and equipped with a water tower. This technological innovation will overcome the limitations of manual extraction, ensuring constant water availability and adequate pressure for agricultural distribution.
The primary objective of the work is to support local food production. Thanks to the new water capacity, it will be possible to irrigate and manage a one-hectare community garden. This space will be dedicated to agricultural cultivation, providing the community of Merina Thioune with a concrete tool to improve food access and promote the village’s economic development through agriculture.
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Thiounéne
Project
Thiounéne Well
49 families
The project
In March 2026, official consultations began for the construction of a new well in the village of Thiounéné. The project is made possible by the contribution of a private donor, Francesca Nocivelli, and is co-financed (85% by the donor and 15% by the Municipality of Merina Dakhar), with the aim of transforming the beneficiaries into active partners.
Following the initial technical inspection already carried out, the intervention will focus on the transformation of the existing infrastructure. A manual extraction well will be converted into an automated system powered by photovoltaics and equipped with a water tower. This technological innovation will overcome the limitations of manual extraction, ensuring constant water availability and adequate pressure for agricultural distribution.
The primary objective of the work is to support local food production. Thanks to the new water capacity, it will be possible to irrigate and manage a one-hectare community garden. This space will be dedicated to agricultural cultivation, providing the community of Thiounéné with a concrete tool to improve food access and promote the village’s economic development through agriculture.
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Tabby
Project
Tabby Well
49 families
The project
In 2025, an old manual well, built in the 1990s, was converted into an automated system with a water tower, making it suitable for agricultural irrigation. The project was 85% funded by Energia Per lo Sviluppo and 15% by the local population.
This is our first co-financing project, a strategy widely used in international cooperation to transform beneficiaries into active partners. By investing their own resources, the community is more motivated to ensure the long-term maintenance and management of the asset, reducing dependence on external aid. The community decided to dedicate the well to the memory of Marcello Chelli.
- Thanks to this well, a one-hectare community garden has been established, providing a vital resource for local food security.
- The management and sustainability of the garden are guaranteed by the support of the Center for Territorial Development Promotion (a Senegalese entity), which ensures technical organization and daily monitoring of agricultural activities.
- The women of the community were trained in farming activities.
Grown in this garden:
Onions
Lettuce
Potatoes
Tomatoes
Eggplants
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Ndiaram
Project
Ndiaram Well
22 families
The project
In 2025, an old manual well, built in the 1990s, was converted into an automated system with a water tower, making it suitable for agricultural irrigation. The project was funded by the Associazione Antonio e Emilio Giaffreda.
- Thanks to this innovation, a one-hectare community garden has been established, providing a vital resource for local food security.
- The management and sustainability of the garden are guaranteed by the support of the Center for Territorial Development Promotion (a Senegalese entity), which ensures technical organization and daily monitoring of agricultural activities.
- The women of the community were trained in farming activities.
Grown in this garden:
Onions
Lettuce
Potatoes
Tomatoes
Chili peppers
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Koudiane
Project
Koudiane Well
The project
In 2025, an old manual well built in the 1990s was transformed into an automated system with a water tower (château d’eau), making it suitable for agricultural irrigation. The intervention was funded by the Associazione Antonio e Emilio Giaffreda.
- Thanks to this innovation, a one-hectare community garden has been established, providing a vital resource for local food security.
- The management and sustainability of the garden are guaranteed by the support of the Center for Territorial Development Promotion (a Senegalese entity), which ensures technical organization and daily monitoring of agricultural activities.
- The women of the community have been trained to carry out cultivation activities.
In this garden we grow:
Tomatoes
Okra
Peppers
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Keur Thiar
Project
Keur Thiar Well
21 families
The project
In 2023, an old manual well built in the 1990s was transformed into an automated system with a water tower (château d’eau), making it suitable for agricultural irrigation. The intervention was funded by Energia Per lo Sviluppo.
- Thanks to this innovation, a one-hectare community garden has been established, providing a vital resource for local food security.
- The management and sustainability of the garden are guaranteed by the support of the Center for Territorial Development Promotion (a Senegalese entity), which ensures technical organization and daily monitoring of agricultural activities.
- The women of the community were trained to carry out farming activities.
Grown in this garden:
Onions
Lettuce
Potatoes
Tomatoes
Peppers
Peanuts
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Thiar Thilor
Project
Thiar Thilor well
48 families
(château d’eau)
The project
In 2023, Energia Per lo Sviluppo funded the construction of the château d’eau. This work completes an existing well, built in 2017 and funded by the Municipality of Merina Dakhar, thereby enhancing water access for the entire community.
- Thanks to this well, a one-hectare community garden has been established, providing a vital resource for local food security.
- The management and sustainability of the garden are guaranteed by the support of the Center for Territorial Development Promotion (a Senegalese entity), which ensures technical organization and daily monitoring of agricultural activities.
- Women of the community were trained in farming activities.
Grown in this garden:
Onions
Lettuce
Potatoes
Tomatoes
Okra
Eggplants
Peppers
Lemons
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Gade Ndiass
Project
Gade Ndiass Well
19 families
The Project
In 2022, an old manual well built in the 1990s was transformed into an automated system with a water tower (château d’eau), making it suitable for agricultural irrigation. The intervention was funded by the Associazione Antonio e Emilio Giaffreda.
- Thanks to this innovation, a one-hectare community garden has been established, providing a vital resource for local food security.
- The management and sustainability of the garden are guaranteed by the support of the Center for Territorial Development Promotion (a Senegalese entity), which ensures technical organization and daily monitoring of agricultural activities.
- The women of the community were trained in cultivation activities.
Grown in this garden:
Onions
Potatoes
Peanuts
Tomatoes
Okra
Peppers
Beans
Partners
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Keur Dao Gaye
Project
Keur Dao Gaye Well
12 families
The project
In 2021, an old manual well built in the 1990s was transformed into an automated system with a water tower (château d’eau), making it suitable for agricultural irrigation. The intervention was funded by the Associazione Antonio e Emilio Giaffreda.
- Thanks to this innovation, a one-hectare community garden has been established, providing a vital resource for local food security.
- The management and sustainability of the garden are guaranteed by the support of the Center for Territorial Development Promotion (a Senegalese entity), which ensures technical organization and daily monitoring of agricultural activities.
- The women of the community were trained in cultivation activities.
Grown in this garden:
Onions
Cabbage
Potatoes
Tomatoes
Okra
Lettuce
Peppers
Peanuts
Partners
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Ndawene
Project
Ndawéné Well
26 families
The project
In 2020, an old manual well, built in the 1990s, was transformed into an automated system with a water tower (château d’eau), making it suitable for agricultural irrigation. This intervention was carried out as part of the Acqua come vita project, promoted in collaboration with Acquifera Onlus and funded by the Tuscany Region.
- Thanks to this innovation, a one-hectare community garden was created, providing a vital resource for local food security.
- The management and sustainability of the garden are guaranteed by the support of the Center for Territorial Development Promotion (a Senegalese entity), which ensures technical organization and daily monitoring of agricultural activities.
- The women of the community were trained to carry out cultivation activities.
Grown in this garden:
Onions
Lettuce
Potatoes
Tomatoes
Eggplants
Okra
Peanuts
Partners
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Every contribution counts towards building new wells and taking care of the gardens. Join us and support our projects in Senegal.