Fred Jarman introduced a chain and washer pump to local entrepreneurs as well as to United Nations volunteers. Paul Nurmi and Brock Boland conducted workshops for learning well repair. Peace Corps water resource management activities in Mali started in 1974 with the construction of wells for village water supply and watering points for migratory herders and their livestock. Presently water projects average 30 volunteers and have expanded to a wide variety of health and sanitation activities. In addition, Peace Corps assumes a lead role in the Guinea worm eradication campaign.
Volunteers develop and disseminate education materials through area training programs.