The first batch of 18 specialized Peace Corps volunteers is expected in Liberia on October 28, 2008, United States Peace Corps Regional Director for Africa, Henry E. McKoy disclosed. Mr. McKoy made the disclosure last week at the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) held between Peace Corps-Liberia and the Ministries of Education, Health and the World Food Programme (WFP).
Peace Corps Volunteers Arrive In Liberia Next Month
18 Peace Crops Volunteers Arrive Next Month
The first batch of 18 specialized Peace Corps volunteers is expected in Liberia on October 28, 2008, United States Peace Corps Regional Director for Africa, Henry E. McKoy disclosed.
Mr. McKoy made the disclosure last week at the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) held between Peace Corps-Liberia and the Ministries of Education, Health and the World Food Programme (WFP).
Mr. McKoy signed on behalf of his agency; Education Minister Dr. Joseph Kortu and Deputy Health and Social Welfare Minister Vivine Cheru signed for their respective ministries, while WFP Country Director, Mr. Louis Imbleau signed on behalf of the WFP.
Welcoming the United States Peace Corps Regional Director for Africa during the signing ceremony at the Foreign Ministry, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador William V.S. Bull, extended the Government of Liberia’s deepest condolence to the Government and People of the United States on the Seventh Anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack on America by Al-Qauda.
According to a Foreign Ministry release, Minister Bull welcomed the signing of the MOU between Peace Corps-Liberia and the three partners which, he said, followed the recent signing ceremony between the Governments of Liberia and America to resume Peace Corps program in Liberia.
In a special statement, the Peace Corps Regional Director said the agreements signed between Peace Corps-Liberia and its partners mark a historic beginning of implementing the Country Agreement which formalized the return of U.S. Peace Corps to Liberia.
McKoy said the event brings to reality the dreams of President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf and President George W. Bush when they met in the White House in October, 2007 to discuss the return of Peace Corps to the country.
He recalled that more than 3,800 Peace Corps Volunteers served in Liberia between 1962 and 1990, when the program was suspended due to the civil war.
Making remarks, Education Minister Dr. Joseph Kortu said the Peace Corps Volunteers made immense contributions to various sectors of Liberia in the past.
Minister Kortu is a beneficiary of the program.
