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 [...]
RPCVs Create Philanthropic Business Selling Liberian Crafts
Darrell Palmer and Maryam Derdari, who met in Liberia as Peace Corps Volunteers, now sell goods produced by artists from Liberia, A percentage of all sales goes to Color of Change, a civil rights platform [...]
“Black Professor, White University” is New Book by Prof. Malakpa
Born in Wozi, Lofa County, Liberia, Professor Sakui W. G. Malakpa tells his story of gaining tenure at the University of Toledo while enduring discrimination, humiliation, and unfair ratings.
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 [...]
Writing Workshop: Tell Your Peace Corps Volunteer Story
Susan E. Greisen, author and Liberia RPCV, is offering a FREE virtual writing workshop in two-parts starting Saturday, June 20th at 7-8:30 pm for RPCVs who served in Liberia since 2015.
Food Chosen Over Face Masks
Where many people live on less than $1 a day, Liberia’s National Public Health Institute found only 10% to 15% of people in overcrowded slums can afford to purchase face masks.
Task Force Focus is COVID-19 Pandemic
Our new COVID-19 Task Force provides support to local Liberian NGOs and community-based organizations to help communities struggling during the coronavirus pandemic. To date, we received seven proposals from organizations seeking support, some of which [...]
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 [...]
Guidance and Tips to RPCVs for Professional Networking
Jodi Hammer. RPCV and Career Development Specialist, provides job search advice to recently returned Peace Corps volunteers.
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 [...]