Happy July 26th! Celebrating 173 Years of Liberia’s Independence
What is the story behind July 26th? Learn about the history of Liberia's Independence day and find out how to come celebrate with Friends of Liberia!
About Victoria Zawitkowski
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In Search of a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer
The Friends of Liberia Education Working Group seeks a returned Peace Corps Volunteer serving in Liberia, West Africa between 1962 and 1970.
A Memoir Inspired by a FOL Hangout
Carol and Don Hegeman served as Peace Corps Volunteers from 1967 - 1971. They lived in New Kru Town, then Tappita, where Carol worked as a teacher trainer and Don made a darkroom to take [...]
WE-CARE Adjusts Family Literacy Initiative to Keep Children Learning during COVID-19
Our partner, WE-CARE has taken great steps to ensure the continuation of the Family Literacy Initiative (FLI), despite the trying times of the COVID-19 restrictions. You can read more about their efforts in an article [...]
You are Invited to Susan E. Greisen’s Book Launch!
The book Launch for In Search of Pink Flamingos will go live at 4PM PST, 7PM EST! Susan E. Greisen, raised on a remote farm in Nebraska, searched for adventure and a broader understanding of life. [...]
Juneteenth: how & why to celebrate
Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1st, 1863, which declared all enslaved persons in rebellious states as free. However, this did not mean the end to slavery. Slavery was not actually abolished until two [...]
All families in Literacy Initiative receive supplies to prevent the spread of coronavirus
Two hundred families received literacy materials and hand washing supplies thanks to our partner, WE-CARE, and the generous donations of FOL Member Sally Gosline Humphrey. FOL is focusing its efforts on supporting organizations fighting coronavirus [...]
Liberia Evacuates Two Groups of PCVs Due to Financial Crisis and Coronavirus Pandemic
In December 2019, Peace Corps Liberia reduced the number of its volunteers due to the economic crisis that closed banks, suspended salaries, and reduced resources in much of the country. Three months later, the coronavirus [...]
How Vulnerable is Liberia to COVID-19?
Even the most privileged of countries are struggling to stop the spread of coronavirus. Which begs the question – how are developing countries, with much poorer health care systems, going to fight the transmission of [...]
Recent RPCV Takes on FOL Communication Post
Victoria Zawitkowski joins the FOL Board in charge of outreach communication. She served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Liberia from 2016-2019 teaching 10th and 11th grade Math and English.