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1987: Sherry White served in Liberia in Kolahun beginning in 1987
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Sherry White can be contacted at mtnwomenawhitemtnsdcom
Country of Service: Liberia
Training Group: Don't know the number; was the last stateside fisheries training.
Cities you served in: Kolahun
Arrival Year: 1987
Departure Year: 1990
Work Description:
Fisheries extension agent. Taught farmers to build fish ponds and raise Tilapia.
Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:
I've been a fishery biologist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service since 1992.
Any thoughts you have now looking back on peace corps days?:
It was the best thing I ever did in my life. The people of Liberia taught me more than I could ever teach them.
Anyone you are looking for or would like to hear from?:
Kaima Konneh. She worked at the Kolahun clinic, and she and her son lived in Kolahun. I haven't heard from her for years. Also Abu Bah, a good friend who moved to Ohio and I lost touch with him a while ago.
Any message for returned volunteers?:
I'd love to hear from anyone I knew then and who would like to get back in touch.
Originally posted: March 22, 2004
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