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By K. Land on Wednesday, October 02, 2002 - 3:58 pm: Edit Post

Looking to talk to PCV Michelle Marie Moore. Should have returned in Nov. 2001. God I miss her terribly. K

By turtle-guy on Wednesday, December 11, 2002 - 9:14 pm: Edit Post

I was a volunteer in Mali from 1977 to 1979. For years, I always thought I'd like to have a "class" ring- like a college ring- with "Peace Corps Mali" in an oval on the top, and "77" on one side, and "79" on the other. I envisioned an oval piece of amber for the stone . I wrote a high school ring supplier and was told that they don't do single special orders- they have to have a large group- like a graduating class...

Is there anybody else who thinks that a "Peace Corps" ring is a good idea?

Gary Hunt
turtle-guy@att.net

By Wendy LePage on Thursday, April 03, 2003 - 8:45 am: Edit Post

I would love to hear from anyone in the Manantali region 1991-1993! Please email me.
Wendy O'Malley LePage
wendy-lepage@idexx.com

By Sabrina Washington (user-0ccer5m.cable.mindspring.com - 24.199.108.182) on Monday, October 13, 2003 - 7:21 pm: Edit Post

Hi Everybody, Saloum Soumare is retiring! As you may already know, Saloum has been with Peace Corps Mali for 32 years. He was a language professor when Peace Corps was first invited to Mali in 1971 and has been the Training Manager for at least the last 10 years, if not longer. The Bamako office is putting together a ceremony for him before the end of November. They would like to surprise him with a remembrance book at that time. The book will contain stories, memories, quotes, and photographs. Saloum has seen every generation of volunteers so I am sure that there are some wonderful tidbits that are waiting to be seen and heard. Saloum is truly an icon in Peace Corps Mali history. If you have items that you would like to contribute to the book, please contact Cheryl Turner, the current APCD of Health and Water Sanitation in Mali. Her email address is: cturner@ml.peacecorps.gov Thanks for your help! Sabrina Washington, Mahina '98-'00

By Dahia Maeyen (cache-ntc-aa03.proxy.aol.com - 198.81.26.8) on Wednesday, June 30, 2004 - 1:23 am: Edit Post

Ex Student looking for Dr. Sadibou Kone-

Ex-student looking for Dr. Sadibou Kone who taught at Grove St. College in San Francisco, California (USA) during the early 1970's. Dr. Kone was born and raised in Mali. I believe Dr. Kone is working for the government of Mali in Bamako. He may have retired. Please contact ex-student at alkahina3@aol.com

By Aaron Slettehaugh (216.38.133.134) on Thursday, July 08, 2004 - 4:25 pm: Edit Post

ApproTEC hiring Country Director in Mali, West Africa

ApproTEC is looking for a COUNTRY DIRECTOR to establish and run a new program in MALI, West Africa modeled on its award-winning programs in East Africa. The position is located in Bamako, Mali.

ApproTEC is a non-profit organization that develops and promotes tools that are bought by thousands of poor people and used to increase their income by up to a factor of ten, and lift themselves out of poverty forever.

Applicants should have experience in management and marketing, have lived in a developing country, be able to speak English and French, and have good communication and financial management skills.

To apply submit a resume and cover letter to Aaron Slettehaugh (aaron@approtec.org) with “Mali Country Director” in the subject line.

For more information on ApproTEC, visit www.approtec.org. For a more detailed job description, visit: http://approtec.org/documents/ApproTEC%20Mali%20Country%20Director.doc

By Aaron Slettehaugh (216.38.133.134) on Thursday, July 08, 2004 - 4:31 pm: Edit Post

ApproTEC hiring Country Director in Mali, West Africa

ApproTEC is looking for a COUNTRY DIRECTOR to establish and run a new program in MALI, West Africa modeled on its award-winning programs in East Africa. The position is located in Bamako, Mali.

ApproTEC is a non-profit organization that develops and promotes tools that are bought by thousands of poor people and used to increase their income by up to a factor of ten, and lift themselves out of poverty forever.

Applicants should have experience in management and marketing, have lived in a developing country, be able to speak English and French, and have good communication and financial management skills.

To apply submit a resume and cover letter to Aaron Slettehaugh (aaron@approtec.org) with “Mali Country Director” in the subject line.

For more information on ApproTEC, visit www.approtec.org. For a more detailed job description, visit: http://approtec.org/documents/ApproTEC%20Mali%20Country%20Director.doc

By Aaron Slettehaugh (216.38.133.134) on Thursday, July 08, 2004 - 4:36 pm: Edit Post

ApproTEC hiring Country Director in Mali, West Africa

ApproTEC is looking for a COUNTRY DIRECTOR to establish and run a new program in MALI, West Africa modeled on its award-winning programs in East Africa. The position is located in Bamako, Mali.

ApproTEC is a non-profit organization that develops and promotes tools that are bought by thousands of poor people and used to increase their income by up to a factor of ten, and lift themselves out of poverty forever.

Applicants should have experience in management and marketing, have lived in a developing country, be able to speak English and French, and have good communication and financial management skills.

To apply submit a resume and cover letter to Aaron Slettehaugh (aaron@approtec.org) with “Mali Country Director” in the subject line.

For more information on ApproTEC, visit www.approtec.org. For a more detailed job description, visit: http://approtec.org/documents/ApproTEC%20Mali%20Country%20Director.doc

By sanogo (cache01.nyc.untd.com - 64.136.27.225) on Sunday, October 02, 2005 - 4:03 pm: Edit Post

Hello,

My name is Y Osee Sanogo. I was born and raised in Konilo-Coura, a village situated in the cercle of Tominian, Segou Region - close to Yasso. Currently, I work as a research assistant at the University of Illinois, in Champaign-Urbana, IL.

I am writing to ask for a favor. I have collected some books in French in Marseille with the help of my French friends. A company 'Embassy France" has voluntered to transport the books from Marseille to Bamako. I would like to start a library with the books in my village which now has a three classroom community school. There is a storage are for the books in the village. We need to build a library and a reading center for the kids. The books should arrive to Bamako in two or three weeks.

I am writing to ask if PEACE CORPS in Mali would not like to help with this project. The peace corps agent would also help in setting up the library. I would really appreciate it.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any question.

Yours sincerely,

Osee

Y. Osee Sanogo, PhD
Illinois Natural History Survey
607 E. Peabody Drive
Champaign
IL-61802
Tel: 217 333 1186
E-mail: sanogo@uiuc.edu

By Jenna Rupp (cache-ntc-aa03.proxy.aol.com - 207.200.116.7) on Tuesday, January 10, 2006 - 1:26 pm: Edit Post

Anyone who was (or wanted to be) a part of the Wai Kwong stage (service years 1994-1996) is invited to join our Google group http://groups.google.com/group/waikwong

We are currently planning a reunion for the summer of 2006, date and venue to be announced. Bisimila!

By Brenda (209.183.179.5) on Monday, January 30, 2006 - 7:55 am: Edit Post

A colleague and I will be in Bamako on business next week and we would love to find a place to watch the Super Bowl. Is there anyplace in Bamako that would have access to American television?

(Sorry, I realize this is a ridiculous thing to be concerned about, but my colleague is a huge Steelers fan.)

By JCobb (pool-141-152-75-219.roa.east.verizon.net - 141.152.75.219) on Tuesday, November 07, 2006 - 7:47 pm: Edit Post

Gary Hunt are you still out there?

I am typing a journal that I kept while traveling through Europe, Africa, and India in 1979. My former husband and I met you in Athens, Greece on October 13, 1979 shortly after you finished your 2 years with the Peace Corps in Mali. You told stories about Mali that I recorded in my journal. Ironically, I ended up working on a USAID project and I've had the good fortune to travel and work in Mali for 1-3 week stints for the past 7 years. If you would like a copy of the journal text that includes your stories, let me know.

Jean Cobb
jmcc@wind-drifter.com

By Tom Bakken-Dryden on Thursday, March 27, 2003 - 12:54 pm: Edit Post

Dear People:

My name is Jose Arroyo and I am a 10th grade student at Crookston High School. For my geography class I am required to put together a project about a country outside of the United States. I have chosen to do my project about Mexico. Most of my project is done. However, I am required to interview someone with special knowledge about the country I am researching. I am hoping that you can forward my interview questions to a Peace Corps who has served in Mexico

Thank you for your help.

Jose Arroyo

1. When did you travel to or live in Mexico?


2. Why did you decide to travel to or live in Mexico?


4. Where did you live in Mexico?


5. Why did you choose to live in this part of Mexico?


6. From your experiences in Mexico how have Indians like the Mayas, Aztecs, Olmecs and Toltecs influence current generations in that Mexico?


7. From your experiences in Mexico how have the Spanish influenced
current generations in Mexico?


8. What are three problems the people of Mexico are dealing with?


9. How are schools in Mexico Similar to or different from schools in the United States?


10. What kinds of natural disasters have your encountered in Mexico?


11. How important is tourism to Mexico?

Thank you for answering my questions.

Jose

By Eddie Nguyen (cs2416764-19.houston.rr.com - 24.167.64.19) on Friday, April 23, 2004 - 11:34 pm: Edit Post

Hi,

I'm trying to locate a Mali RPCV named David Higgs, whom I taught ESL with in Saudi Arabia from '95-96 but have since lost in touch with.

If anyone has any news or contact info on David, please email me at: eddie@designhaus.net

Thanks!

Eddie Nguyen,
RPCV Czech Republic, 93-95

By jefferey b. harper (fis062.frontiercorp.com - 65.73.204.62) on Thursday, July 08, 2004 - 2:20 pm: Edit Post

I lost contact with a good friend of mine when she was in the Corps. I tried her E-mail however it came back undeliverable. I am looking for Beth Merchant. My name is Jefferey Harper if anyone has any information please send it to me, or please give her my information. I would really like to get back in touch with her.

Sincerely,
Jeff Harper
hooper0677@hotmail.com

By Tom Zeppenfeldt (d7096.upc-d.chello.nl - 213.46.7.96) on Monday, September 20, 2004 - 6:53 pm: Edit Post

Hi all

I lived for about 7 years in mali , late 80's beginning 90's.

I came across a name Tanya Sisler, who worked later at IOM.
Does anyone know if this is the same Tanya that lived near Sikasso ?

Thanks in advance

Tom Zeppenfeldt/Dutch/CMDT San

By Victoria (ool-18b8eb47.dyn.optonline.net - 24.184.235.71) on Sunday, October 03, 2004 - 6:57 pm: Edit Post

How can I get a message through to a volunteer that is currently in Mali?

By Gianni De Angelis (atm0-1.gw-lottiadsl.inet.it - 212.239.82.22) on Monday, October 04, 2004 - 10:45 am: Edit Post

Hi,
I'm trying to find Mali RPCV named MARY HOBBS and Stacey Hann. If anyone has any news please email me at g.deangelis@lottiassociati.com
Thanks
Gianni De Angelis

By Mike Pepe (h-67-101-28-19.nycmny83.dynamic.covad.net - 67.101.28.19) on Sunday, November 14, 2004 - 9:06 pm: Edit Post

My family and I have organized a small charitable activity in the New York area and we are preparing to send some sports items to Mali through Malian government channels. A former Peace Corp volunteer recommended that we try to get in touch with the Peace Corp in Mali, just to have a local American contact. If anyone has an e-mail address or phone number for a Peace Corp volunteer in Mali, please email it to me.
Mike Pepe @ mike.pepe@att.net

By Laura Ewing (69.240.194.4) on Tuesday, March 21, 2006 - 11:24 pm: Edit Post

Looking for Peace Corps Volunteers who served in Mali from 1985-1987.

By Mike Squires (41.207.179.5) on Tuesday, October 03, 2006 - 3:13 am: Edit Post

I served as an agricultural volunteer in Gao 1977-80. After graduate school I served in Togo 1988-2000 in agricultural education and community development. I have returned to Togo as the Community Development Trainer for SIL.

By DaveYost (97.88.206.136) on Thursday, February 02, 2017 - 1:54 pm: Edit Post

Hey fellow Mali-philes:

I'm a Mali RPCV, and I'm excited to share that I have a translation of the Malian classic "The Lieutenant of Kouta," on sale today from MSU Press. If you have a hankering for some Malian culture this year, check it out! Written by the son of a griot, the novel's chock full of humor, drama, and Bambara proverbs and folk traditions.

I hope you enjoy!

Dave Yost ('02)


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