July 2002
Seats
Still Available for
FON's October Trip to Niger
The autumn 2002 Friends of Niger trip back to
Niger is not only happening, but Air France has made additional seats available
on the transatlantic flight leaving New York City on October 16 for Niamey.
Twenty six people have already put down deposits for the flight, which returns to NYC on November 1. The round trip fare - all taxes, commissions and fees included - is a very attractive $1350. Because of this excellent price and because the trip otherwise will be equally exciting, we thought that we should let people know that Air France has indicated that seats are still available.
The 15-day trip will include several events that celebrate Peace Corps 40 unbroken years of service to Niger, assistance with a trip back to your community of service, the opportunity for an exchange with PC leadership in Niger, and options for side trips to places like Agadez and the Parc W.
For additional information, contact Jim Schneider
by e-mail at - lorenz3@magi.com - or
by telephone at 819-827-4870.
Niger AIDS Bike
Ride
Also Scheduled for October:
FON Hosts Web Site
The 2002 version of the Niger AIDS Bike Ride will be take place this year between October 27 and November 2. As in previous years, the Bike Ride will be participated in by Niger volunteers as well as by Nigeriens. The 2002 route starts in Tigonous, north of Filingue, and will coninue through Filingue, Baleyara and Hamdallaye. The caravan will cover a distance of approximately 170 kilometers and will pass through Hausa, Tamachek, and Zarma ethnic regions and reach an audience of roughly 8,000 people in 36 villages.
Seth Wright has created an attractive and informative website dedicated to information about the 2002 Bike Ride and how peoeple can lend their support. Friends of Niger has agreed to host the Bike Ride site which can be accessed by clicking here.
