When I told an Oregon friend I was going to be a PCV in The Gambia, she said her brother had been a PCV there. I reached out to Dave Dupras to ask if he could connect me with other RPCVs from the early 1970s, and the two previous posts about Paul & John, resulted from Dave’s introductions. Dave had his camera stolen while in service (see story… ....READ MORE | 1 Comment
John Wilson was a PCV in The Gambia 1971-73, and has graciously shared his memories and photos about his time in West Africa.
John arrived in Banjul in late June 1971, after graduating with a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Akron, Ohio. His group of PCVs were mostly science and math teachers. John says that… ....READ MORE
I have been in contact with several people who were PCVs in The Gambia during the early 1970’s. This first installment was written by Paul Stefanson. It is very enlightening to learn about his experiences in the early days of PCTG. Enjoy his photos and story.
This is a true story about experiences that changed my life. After Graduate School, there weren’t many jobs available… ....READ MORE | 2 Comments
Participating in the Roots Tribe Yoga (RTY) program was something I knew I wanted to do when I applied to be a PCV. I was pleased to be selected to join the five days of Ambassador Training with Gambian teachers, and be a counselor for the twenty students who came to the camp. I have had a personal yoga practice for over forty years, and… ....READ MORE