1974: George Ferguson served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Yemen in Hodeidah, Taizz, Sanaa beginning in 1974



Returned Peace Corps Volunteer George Ferguson can be contacted at fergusgraearthlinkdnet

Country of Service: Yemen

Training Group: Yemen 2 (?)

Cities you served in: Hodeidah, Taizz, Sanaa

Arrival Year: 1974

Departure Year: 1977

Work Description:

EFL with NIPA

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

Worked in Saudi Arabia. Graduated from Columbia University (NYC) - Middle East Studies, Arabic...
Graduated from Harvard PMD Exec. Education Program
Currently, have been working at Grainger (www.grainger.com) and am responsible for business in Europe, Middle East (!), Africa, etc.
Married with two boys who are now university students

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

Wonderful experience. Met some very good friends who I am still in touch with.

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

Anyone who wants to revisit the good times in Yemen.

Any message for returned volunteers?:

Would be happy to talk any time.

Originally posted: October 21, 2007

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