2006.09.19: September 19, 2006: Headlines: COS - The Gambia: Daily Observer: 21 Peace Corps sworn-in in the Gambia
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2006.09.19: September 19, 2006: Headlines: COS - The Gambia: Daily Observer: 21 Peace Corps sworn-in in the Gambia
21 Peace Corps sworn-in in the Gambia
Kunkung Jobarteh, Deputy Permanent Secretary, Department of State for Education (DoSE), added that Gambians appreciate Peace Corps volunteers because of their respect for The Gambian way of life. “Volunteers speak Gambian languages, live with Gambian families and work in the most needy sectors of the country’s development programs and live in the most remote areas. I am confident Peace Corps The Gambia will continue to work in the development priority areas of education, health and environment and also foster collaborative efforts with government through regular consultation and keep our dialogue open” he asserted.
21 Peace Corps sworn-in in the Gambia
21 Peace Corps sworn-in
Written by Mariatou Ngum
Tuesday, 19 September 2006
Twenty-one Peace Corps volunteers were on Friday, sworn-in at a ceremony held at the residence of the American Ambassador in Fajara, Bakau.
Speaking at the swearing in ceremony, Kunkung Jobarteh, Deputy Permanent Secretary, Department of State for Education (DoSE), who stood for the Secretary of State for Education, said the primary assignment of education volunteers include the development of science and computer labs, resource centres for the production of teaching and learning aids, and the setting up of libraries. “Education volunteers are also involved in the promotion of maths/science exhibitions and clinics, inter-school competitions, formation of various clubs and gender and development training programmes for teachers, and community members”, he said.
He added that Gambians appreciate Peace Corps volunteers because of their respect for The Gambian way of life. “Volunteers speak Gambian languages, live with Gambian families and work in the most needy sectors of the country’s development programs and live in the most remote areas. I am confident Peace Corps The Gambia will continue to work in the development priority areas of education, health and environment and also foster collaborative efforts with government through regular consultation and keep our dialogue open” he asserted.
For his part, Joseph Stafford, US Ambassador to The Gambia, noted that the good relationship between the government of The Gambia and the US is influenced by the good work of the 100 volunteers in areas of education, health and environment. “The education of young people, the development of tertiary institutions, and focus on increasing girls’ access to education are all essential to development efforts in The Gambia and aligns well with the work of these volunteers”, he said.
Ambassador Stafford said President Kennedy had inspired a new generation of Americans to share in the great common task of bringing to man a decent way of life, which according to him, is the foundation of freedom and a condition of peace.
For this generation, he added, Peace Corps Ambassadors are required to be committed and hard working.
Other speakers included Diana Sloane, Country Director of Peace Corps, Todd Diemei and Rachel Glickel, both volunteers of Peace Corps.
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