Earlier this month was Eco-Health Camp, an annual project that Peace Corps does for girls in Mauritania. Volunteers from around the country each bring two girls to the camp, which this year was at my site, to learn about health and environmental issues like malaria, AIDS and STD's, hygiene, deforestation, and water conservation. For most of the girls, it was the farthest that they had ever traveled from home. The camp was a huge success-it girwas so fun to see groups interacting who usually wouldn't and girls doing things that they normally don't get to do, like games, sports, and silly songs.
There were three different ethnic groups represented, so we did lessons in 3 languages during the day and then did group activities during breaks and in the evening. This picture is from the final activity on the last day of the camp.
Relay races
We tried out duck duck goose on a whim during the evening sports, and it was a hit!
Working on the camp poster
We planted a tree.
Long jump during the camp Olympics
The winning long jumper!
