Interview with Rachel Savané, October 27, 2004

Project: Peace Corps: Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (Kentucky) Oral History Project

Interview Summary

Rachel Savane (Guinea, 1990-1992; Community Development Program) describes her Peace Corps training in Senegal, her living situation in the village, and her travels. She discusses becoming a rural community development volunteer in a village in Guinea and succeeding in getting funds to complete construction on a health center. In addition, Savane talks about a bicycle accident she was in and meeting her future husband, Mamadou Savane, at the end of her tour.

Interview Accession

2004oh159_pc025

Interviewee Name

Rachel Savané

Interviewer Name

Angene H. Wilson

Interview Date

2004-10-27

Interview Keyword

Community development Senegal. Training Medical centers Public health Gender and culture Marriage. Gender and society Social norms. Gender politics, global issues Women community health aides Community

Interview LC Subject

Guinea Peace Corps (U.S.)--Guinea Peace Corps (U.S.)--History Savane, Rachel Savane, Rachel--Interviews Peace Corps (U.S.)--History--1990-1999. Volunteer workers in community development Peace Corps (U.S.). Africa Region Cross cultural communication Intercultural communication. Communication and culture

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