Mike Manske was an Environmental Education volunteer in the Peace Corps in
Guinea, West Africa, from June 1999 until July 2001. This website
was made in part so Mike's family and friends could follow some of his
experiences. It was created by his sister, Melissa.
After the Peace Corps
Mike toured parts of Africa and Europe. He returned to the United States
in late September 2001.
2005-2006
Mike worked for Counterpart International in the Podor District of
Senegal, Africa, assisting in the implementation of a food security
project and the distribution of food to populations affected by HIV/AIDS
and maternal and child health centers in villages where child
under-nutrition reaches 40%. In addition to this work, he conducted a
research study examining the stigma that may be attached to participation
in food distribution programs that are known to target HIV/AIDS
populations.
2006-2007
Mike continues to work as a Congressional Hunger Center Fellow working with
Counterpart
International. He resides in Washington, D.C.
Information on Senegal, from Counterpart's website.
Map:
Living with AIDS
(From National Geographic's September 2005 feature)
