Managed the development of a water purification system for a village in West Africa providing clean water for over 250 families.
Watch a few videos about the ground breaking and completion of the water system project managed by Spears Consulting
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Here are a few pictures from mission work in Africa
With kids from the village
Discussing water system plans with village chief and elders
Elders of the village listening to my presentation
A family supported by one of our church deacons
My African family that adopted me over 20 years ago
kids from the village
Meeting with the Minister of Water Resources
Me and Alieu Nyassi getting approval for the water project
Enjoying my favorite dish - Chicken Yassa
The old water system
the old water system
Detroit family that funded the old water system
Pictured in front of a compound in the village where i slept
Kids from the village
Women from the village
A cutie pie from the village
Traveling to Goree Island in Dakar, Senegal
The door of no return at Goree Island
Renaissance Monument in Dakar, Senegal
New solar powered water system under construction
Back at the SeneGambian resort off The Atlantic Ocean
Women celebrating water system
Water System completion ceremony
Hired a DJ for celebration
Pic with Mr. James, Alieu and Village Chief
Photo with village leaders
Checking water taps throughout the village
Family supported by our church deacon
Home build by our church deacon
Final inspection of water system
Hartford has been sponsoring students in Penyem Village with scholarships for college and trade school.
In June 2022, we gave our scholarship recipients laptops to help with their coursework.
In June 2022, we gave our scholarship recipients laptops to help with their coursework.
In June 2022, we dedicated a new Women's marketplace in Penyem Village (The Gambia). Below are pictures before and during construction along with the dedication ceremony.
Marketplace located next to Village mosque
Site of Women's Marketplace prior to renovation
Renovation begins with new roof
Renovation almost complete
Renovation completed in 2022
Dedication ceremony in June 2022
Ron with Village Chief at dedication
Leader of women's marketplace
Dedication of women's marketplace
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