Seven months ago I created a GoFundMe page to raise the money needed to build 75 latrines in Kaonguin-Sanrgo.

I plastered on a big smile that I hope conveyed more excitement than fear. I jumped in the cab with two other volunteers and set off.

It began March 1st, as if upon that day the Earth rotated the exact degree to expose West Africa to the full force of the sun.

I was invited to sit in on the wound clinic after two months of observing consultations

In a volunteer’s second year, we start looking forward to the end of our service–to life beyond pumping water and sleeping on the floor.

I created a GoFundMe page to raise money to build 75 latrines in Kaonguin-Sanrgo, the village I served in as a Peace Corps Volunteer.

My second weird story happened a month after I arrived in village. I started language tutoring with a local, learning beneath Neem trees.

I have shared some recipes for some of the local Burkinabé dishes, after some insights about food that I had during my time in Burkina.

Though my time in Burkina Faso has come to and end, my work will still continue in two major ways. The first will be raising the money to c

While living in Kaonguin-Sanrgo, I was also involved in smaller projects as well to fill my free time.

In order to add variety to families' diets, as well as provide a safe-guard against minimal rainy seasons, we hosted a garden training.

Based on the data from consultations at the local health clinic and people's food security concerns, I began a nutrition education program.

I worked in Burkina Faso as a Health Sector Volunteer, my community and I completed several projects to improve the hygienic and nutrition.