These are traditional Fulani leaders in the 1967 Independence Day Parade in Niamey, Niger. The Fulani are the traditional livestock people of the Sahel (the roughly 12 to 25 inch rainfall belt). In addition, there are longterm sedentary Fulani,...
Host community; Children; Health; Water and sanitation
In a large country like Niger, all staff assumed broad responsibilities when traveling around the country. I, the agricultural staff member, was visiting the Tahoua area and stopped to visit with a Volunteer in health and childcare. I accompanied...
I took this photo on my visit to the Jamaica post in October 2010. We went to the eastern most tip of the island to visit with Volunteers who took us to one of the school sites. This picture shows several primary school children that were allowed...
This photo was taken by Everett Lott in October 2009 in a small village outside of Kingston, Jamaica. The smile of this young primary student and his very outgoing personality really illustrated for me how grateful he was for the program that the...
The Courage of Irene Malachi is well known in Vanuatu. Her influence extends to many rural areas where she has been in the vanguard of those seeking a new approach and understanding to HIV-AIDS and its effects.
Irene is now the holder of a quite...
This week, tears of joy were shed by Mrs. Irene Malachi who was first announced the first ever HIV/AIDS victim in the small island country of Vanuatu in 2002 when she was presented an award by the Peace Corps Country Director, Mr. Edwin Stice....
Lani beside the poster announcing the Park Trails Workshop in Bilar, Bohol wherein she assisted the Volunteers, the staff and the Volunteer counterparts in their logistical and administrative needs.
Lani with the son of Volunteer couple (served in the mid-1980s). They came to visit their site and the Peace Corps Philippines office and proudly and lovingly introduced their eldest child.
Lani with then Training Officer and fellow staff member June Lutera during the welcome reception for a new group of Trainees at the Peace Corps office compound (mid-1980s).
This picture was taken on my recent Desk Trip to Dominica (April 2010). Shown in this picture is Fred, the "Juice Man". World's best juice! His stand is located in Roseau, Dominica (right outside of the Peace Corps office).