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Peace Corps in Turkmenistan
 The United States Peace Corps
has been active in Turkmenistan since 1992, attempting to help the Turkmen
government and people accomplish humanitarian goals. Many volunteers
have taught the English language in towns, villages, hospitals, and
colleges. Peace Corps volunteers have also worked in the health sector and
in the business sector attempting to foster and develop entrepreneurial
projects. Peace Corps left Turkmenistan in 2001, after the September
11th attacks, but returned soon after. Over 300 volunteers have servered in Turkmenistan -- some of their thoughts about the people and
the country can be found below.
Patrick Burns: One Man's Journey for Peace
(external link)
Volunteer
from 2002-2004 -- letters collected here.
Two 2004 Letters from Carrie Dolive
(external link)
Current
volunteer in Balkanabat.
Peace Corps Dreams Turn to Dust
(external link)
A 2004
newspaper interview with Cayenne Smith and Nathan Hutto
Sheryal Valencic's Recollections
(external link)
Volunteer
from September 1999- September 2001.
Katie Lavoie's Turkmenistan Info Page
(external link)
Volunteer
from September 2000- September 2001.
Linda Helbling's Turkmenistan Diary
(external link)
Volunteer
from 1999-September 2001.
Story about Maya Milanytch
(external link)
Volunteer
from 1999-September 2001.
Alison Moynihan's Peace Corps Update Page
(external link)
Volunteer
from 2000-2001.
Scott Todd's Ashgabat Journals
Scott Todd's
Ashgabat Journals from 1996-1997.
Scott Todd's Summer
Camp Journals
Scott Todd's
notes from the Turkmenistan Summer English Immersion Camp of 1997.
John McCall's Comments on Serving in Turkmenistan
John
McCall's thoughts on teaching and learning in Turkmenistan from 1993-95.
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