1997: Jacob Hughes served in Gabon in Mouila beginning in 1997



Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Jacob Hughes can be contacted at jacobtemporaryayahoodcom

Country of Service: Gabon

Training Group: RPSC

Cities you served in: Mouila

Arrival Year: 1997

Departure Year: 1999

Work Description:

Rural Primary School Construction Volunteer: skill transfer for construction project management

Other Countries you served in, Training Group Name Arrival Year, Departure Year, Work Description:

Guinea, 2000-2000, Crisis Corps Emergency Refugee School Construction Program Manager

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

After Gabon, I served in Crisis Corps with the IRC in Guinea, then a masters in non-profit management, and have been managing for a medical relief organization (Merlin) in DRC, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Afghanistan, and now in Central Asia.

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

Sometimes I wish I hadn't served, it might have made life easier -- not knowing. Most times, I am thankful for the day I had the idea.

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

Would be nice to hear from any Gabon RPCV, 97-99

Any message for returned volunteers?:

I've been back twice to Gabon, both times it was wonderful.



Originally posted: December 28, 2003

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