When I was assigned to the Congo, I had a lot of learning to do as regards the lessons to which we would all be subjected by the Peace Corps. First we served three months in South Carolina (work training), three months in Burundi (language training), and then another three months in the Congo. The [...]
A new Google Group has been created for June, 2007 invitees to Cameroon. If that’s you, stop by and sign up today. We look forward to seeing you.
Hey there, I’m one of the volunteers headed to Cameroon at the end of September ‘06. I’ve been told that I am being posted in Northern Cameroon, as a Sahel-Agro-forestry volunteer. The packing list suggests that agricultultural volunteers bring some sort of waterproof boots, but I’m wondering if anyone has any suggestions. I’m [...]
Curious about what it is like to work with nuns (yes, nuns) on managing the spread of HIV/AIDS in a small rural village? Want to drool with envy at the beautiful volcanic mountains of the spectacular North West Province of Cameroon? Want to feel relieved that the NGO you are volunteering with at least has money for [...]
Hey, I’m heading out with a Cameroon group on September 28. We’re staging in Philly, and I was just wondering if anyone else is in that group? –Lindsay
