1983: Maryam F. Talakoob served in Liberia in Gbarma, Yekepa beginning in 1983



Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Maryam F. Talakoob can be contacted at mftalakoobayahoodcom

Country of Service: Liberia

Training Group: Appropriate Technology and Renewable Energy

Cities you served in: Gbarma, Yekepa

Arrival Year: 1983

Departure Year: 1985

Work Description:

Rural Water Development, Woman in Technology and renewable energy (kiln construction and charcoal production)

Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:

Working in financial software development, a complete divergence from Peace Corps!

Any thoughts you have now looking back on peace corps days?:

It is like a dream. I have recurring dreams of having returned there and I'm back in my village!

Anyone you are looking for or would like to hear from?:

Linda Fredricks,Emily Schooley, Narda and all of your wonderful girls who are missing from my network please email me.

Any message for returned volunteers?:

Cherish your memories and write them down!

Originally posted: March 17, 2005

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