Root of All Problems

An NGO(Non-government Organization) is giving my village 5 ,000 US Dollars to fund a new project for a drip irrigation system. Drip irrigation is a technique that transfers water from a large source to a smaller source, ie...a garden. The money is going towards the local school in my town, so its for a good cause. I talked to my villagers today and they were very excited about the project. They had heard rumors that they might get it. The Volunteer before me was the one who applied for the grant. Well, the grant was excepted after his service was complete. So I get to steal his credit. Though I made it clear to my new friends that it was not my project. They dont seem to care. They are so excited because Im here to help them find substainable sources of income, food, etc... I hope this irrigation furthers their growth as a developing village, so that some day they do not need a Volunteer. Not having a Volunteer is a good thing, because that means they dont need one. If they dont need us, then they're doing something right.