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 [...]
Bong Hangout – July 9
We are hosting another virtual hangout for all who lived, worked, or otherwise have a special connection to Bong County! Send a photo to communication@fol.org or bring a physical copy so that we can share [...]
Stephen H. Kolison Appointed President of SUNY Fredonia
The State University of New York Board of Trustees on Monday, June 29, 2020, appointeded Liberian born Stephen H. Kolison, Jr., Ph.D., as the 14th president of SUNY Fredonia. Dr. Kolison is currently Executive Vice [...]
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.
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 [...]
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.