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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
Click the button to make a donation to the church in the line item - AFRICAN RELIEF
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Here are a few pictures from mission work in Africa
![With kids from the village](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/9835e8ad-4595-439f-84c7-0fb1ec635263/fa4ebbb3-3ceb-41f6-8c2b-07e1a5f890dc_rw_1200.jpg?h=1e1561e8de5b83e3077f97fd95e16b13)
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](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/9835e8ad-4595-439f-84c7-0fb1ec635263/cbc12e12-b349-4eb4-a5aa-ed5cb45d5057_rw_600.jpg?h=58b91f6a765795ecda9d66a2a1a36fde)
A family supported by one of our church deacons
My African family that adopted me over 20 years ago
![kids from the village](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/9835e8ad-4595-439f-84c7-0fb1ec635263/40567d48-f763-4aa8-aef9-c0ad00d3c612_rw_600.jpg?h=cdaff321769835390e96a1dcb763834a)
kids from the village
Meeting with the Minister of Water Resources
![Me and Alieu Nyassi getting approval for the water project](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/9835e8ad-4595-439f-84c7-0fb1ec635263/4277e6c5-51e6-4413-9619-800deefaa853_rw_1200.jpg?h=4b6f70d1f681278b023fe3ebba751073)
Me and Alieu Nyassi getting approval for the water project
![Enjoying my favorite dish - Chicken Yassa](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/9835e8ad-4595-439f-84c7-0fb1ec635263/c80821e5-5c11-4abd-92bf-b2292d535b9e_rw_1200.jpg?h=cda9fa6bc0d08892600b79f2d7d57e99)
Enjoying my favorite dish - Chicken Yassa
![The old water system](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/9835e8ad-4595-439f-84c7-0fb1ec635263/0dce7019-962f-45ff-b6f7-640d7e5d387a_rw_600.jpg?h=d037bfdb2e25bc922abd2f37a1bd203f)
The old water system
![the old water system](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/9835e8ad-4595-439f-84c7-0fb1ec635263/208db7e8-1438-498f-a2ce-0c6c960e79fa_rw_600.jpg?h=61948f35150f008569732df6d3712d58)
the old water system
![Detroit family that funded the old water system](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/9835e8ad-4595-439f-84c7-0fb1ec635263/840a7cf2-4edd-46f2-9313-b8a34764a03f_rw_600.jpg?h=ec0b85861d52a81e4fed21dc4e922062)
Detroit family that funded the old water system
![Pictured in front of a compound in the village where i slept](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/9835e8ad-4595-439f-84c7-0fb1ec635263/d4257ce2-6228-46ae-bf3e-211281405cb8_rw_1200.jpg?h=5804116f7020718cf5cdaf41415b5c67)
Pictured in front of a compound in the village where i slept
![Kids from the village](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/9835e8ad-4595-439f-84c7-0fb1ec635263/83c930cd-764a-400d-8d58-b43c98360b79_rw_1200.jpg?h=89758712f205c43505b77ad04e73e014)
Kids from the village
![Women from the village](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/9835e8ad-4595-439f-84c7-0fb1ec635263/b574a8e1-0407-4c45-aa8c-4bc1dbfd42ff_rw_600.jpg?h=978036b5f1199b4160dbebaaae88019a)
Women from the village
A cutie pie from the village
![Traveling to Goree Island in Dakar, Senegal](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/9835e8ad-4595-439f-84c7-0fb1ec635263/f3af0bdb-4c59-4eb1-9110-9fe36fe9b7f4_rw_1200.jpg?h=bcf1c4e3b722a526209940b2405962d4)
Traveling to Goree Island in Dakar, Senegal
The door of no return at Goree Island
![Renaissance Monument in Dakar, Senegal](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/9835e8ad-4595-439f-84c7-0fb1ec635263/0a8f2999-958d-4499-8cdb-68acf9469bb5_rw_600.jpg?h=fbd506d55b093b90d0537fed1159cd36)
Renaissance Monument in Dakar, Senegal
New solar powered water system under construction
![Back at the SeneGambian resort off The Atlantic Ocean](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/9835e8ad-4595-439f-84c7-0fb1ec635263/8ccd4d5c-a689-4d4f-9d80-33f8fb86b309_rw_600.jpg?h=18c7e2aa93ea661e064870c655970624)
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](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/9835e8ad-4595-439f-84c7-0fb1ec635263/4bccfc55-4f26-4d62-9da8-0fea7551c7b3_rw_1200.jpg?h=f8f77e9547813b99e09c851b04a1e277)
Pic with Mr. James, Alieu and Village Chief
![Photo with village leaders](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/9835e8ad-4595-439f-84c7-0fb1ec635263/3b3764f9-88be-4959-bba2-9ace8f029f24_rw_1920.jpg?h=eecbe15de2600a2fb76c4525028e664c)
Photo with village leaders
![Checking water taps throughout the village](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/9835e8ad-4595-439f-84c7-0fb1ec635263/53c2d740-b950-421e-aa9c-33ee8a09b373_rw_1200.jpg?h=5ef09435944ee818b2b32d8b6915b972)
Checking water taps throughout the village
![Family supported by our church deacon](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/9835e8ad-4595-439f-84c7-0fb1ec635263/6e348cc4-2600-479b-859c-edc58e8791f6_rw_600.jpg?h=1260c90ffec71e0d0bdfc479f46d9248)
Family supported by our church deacon
![Home build by our church deacon](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/9835e8ad-4595-439f-84c7-0fb1ec635263/89f9a9c3-f7a1-4648-a047-49cb1ce469b2_rw_1200.jpg?h=41de0f6f4f8935315f54a936e7568ff2)
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.
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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](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/9835e8ad-4595-439f-84c7-0fb1ec635263/25aa1b4e-6230-41d0-8b2a-7bb6452f161f_rw_1920.jpg?h=fe077554eb44f60c5e5bf93258352e21)
Site of Women's Marketplace prior to renovation
![Renovation begins with new roof](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/9835e8ad-4595-439f-84c7-0fb1ec635263/5a527ecd-46f3-4ab9-9dbf-78e8cd0c0d83_rw_1200.jpg?h=6cada0bb77a46395dc9f9042e3bdc7d6)
Renovation begins with new roof
![Renovation almost complete](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/9835e8ad-4595-439f-84c7-0fb1ec635263/de7a7b03-7915-4b85-b1e4-2b3dc4046f26_rw_600.png?h=7c7c2eceb2a91c4bb530b18372f26867)
Renovation almost complete
![Renovation completed in 2022](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/9835e8ad-4595-439f-84c7-0fb1ec635263/35fab031-c977-4b85-b36a-ec2bf8f97bd5_rw_1200.jpeg?h=c5654f4f204a08512effe9d0cbba93d8)
Renovation completed in 2022
![Dedication ceremony in June 2022](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/9835e8ad-4595-439f-84c7-0fb1ec635263/ffb16568-fc70-4c95-8c50-d431fc11f1f1_rw_3840.jpg?h=4d816b1cca5832ae753c7f6cc0aa88a8)
Dedication ceremony in June 2022
![Ron with Village Chief at dedication](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/9835e8ad-4595-439f-84c7-0fb1ec635263/b773c391-8ac1-4741-8599-c6c16cebd786_rw_3840.jpg?h=676003d51aa7930ae59ea48056cdd1cd)
Ron with Village Chief at dedication
![Leader of women's marketplace](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/9835e8ad-4595-439f-84c7-0fb1ec635263/573a6882-d7be-4520-a9b3-a77962204103_rw_1200.jpg?h=0dacc5a5feb6d3c214aa2182b1ec6302)
Leader of women's marketplace
![Dedication of women's marketplace](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/9835e8ad-4595-439f-84c7-0fb1ec635263/cfc458ba-1105-4481-806c-938361e1e833_rw_3840.jpg?h=2153aad48a61ec5dea634eab0f25338b)
Dedication of women's marketplace
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Contact Spears Consulting for workshops, speaking engagements or to discuss African Mission Work
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Thank you!