1996: Mark J. Silva served in El Salvador in Tenancingo, Cuscatlan beginning in 1996



Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Mark J. Silva can be contacted at marksilvaachesapeakednet

Country of Service: El Salvador

Training Group: Water & Sanitation

Cities you served in: Tenancingo, Cuscatlan

Arrival Year: 1996

Departure Year: 1998

Work Description:

Facilitated community execution and administration of rural water systems

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

Bolivia, Crisis Corps, 98-99, Drought alleviation; Bolivia, Peace Corps, 2000, Water/San Trainer (B24)

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

Married Anita, my Andean princess, in 1999, returned to US in fall 2000. Now live in Southern Maryland working for the Navy and raising our son Alejandro and twin daughters, Clara and Sofia.

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

Peace Corps ruined me for life - I don't expect I'll ever have a more rewarding job!

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

Anyone who served in El Salvador during 96-98

Originally posted: May 22, 2006

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