Archive for Western Africa

Guinee 2007

January 8th, 2007 by fdbrizzi.

I was supposed to leave for Guinea on January 13th but the workers’ strike scheduled in Conakry on January 10th has delayed the departure date for PCVs to a temptative February 3rd. Anyone else in the same situation? Or has anyone had a similar issue? Should I be freaking out about this? I’m done with [...]

I’m on my way…

December 9th, 2006 by nigerlvt.

Hello! I received confirmation on Tuesday (November 28th) that I will be leaving for Niger, Africa January 9, 2007. Excitement is an understatement! I’ve done research and more research, I’ve read Peace Corp Volunteer blogs and of course have read the welcome packet the Peace Corp has sent. (Everything moved rather quickly for [...]

Justin Brady dies from boating accident

September 7th, 2006 by Jason Pearce.

Justin Wesley Brady, 27, of Philomath, Oregon, was killed in a boat accident on September 3, 2006.

Ghana Sept. 19

August 28th, 2006 by Jason H.

I was hoping to meet some people who will be going to Ghana on Sept. 19.  Also my friend is going to Mozambique in late Sept. if anybody is heading there. Jason

West Africa July 2006

December 12th, 2005 by Luvlee316.

July will be here in no time. Is there anyone else scheduled for West Africa (July 2006). I will be involved in Economic Development.