In case you missed it, come check out our April 2009 Camel Express (PDF, 1.3 MB), posted directly below, for the heartwarming story about how a Peace Corps volunteer from the early 1970's reunited with his old Nigerien friend over thirty years later, and they continued to enrich each other's lives. John and Idy reunite after 31 years John Baird first met Idy Gondah while living in his village as a volunteer in the early 70's. John never thought...
The Peace Corps is inviting former volunteers to submit stories and photos from their volunteer experiences to be used in the 50th anniversary celebration of the Peace Corps. From their web site: The 50th Anniversary Digital Library provides a searchable collection of electronic Peace Corps materials from 1961-present, including: Photos and stories contributed by Volunteers and RPCVs, using an online submission form Digitized newsletters,...
Author and Northeastern Professor William Miles, discusses his memoir, My African Horse Problem on December 3, 2008. Miles returned to Niger in 2000 with his ten-year-old son Samuel, to resolve an inheritance dispute over a horse. His experience captivated National Public Radio, and "All Things Considered" covered both his pre-departure story and follow-up after his visit. His account weaves together memoir, history and anthropology and...