A 501(C)3 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION
Friends of GuineaDedicated to providing advocacy, information, support, and networking for Guinea and Peace Corps Guinea.
What Drives Us
Our Mission
Friends of Guinea is dedicated to establishing connections for the long-term benefit and development of Guinea and its people. We aim to provide information and networking for Peace Corps Guinea Volunteers, initiate and support projects, and facilitate intercultural understanding.
FRIENDS OF GUINEA (FOG)
What We Do
fund projects in Guinea
Since our founding we have been supporting various projects in Guinea. We work towards the long-term development of Guinea by supporting and initiating worthy projects through our Small Grants Fund.
support Peace Corps guinea
We help by being a networking resource for current and former Guinea Peace Corps Volunteers. We partner with Peace Corps staff and volunteers to provide information to prospective volunteers, support projects, and circulate information about current events in Guinea.
Promote understanding of Guinea
We disseminate information about Guinea, its people, and its culture in order to facilitate intercultural understanding.
Get Involved
How to Help
Donate
Donations go to support our grants and support FOG.
Become a member
By joining FOG, you get insight into new events, urgent help, we frequently get questions that our members have answers.
Become an officer
We are always looking for new officers to guide the organization.
Learn
About Guinea
Language Resources
There are 24 different languages spoken in Guinea. Read some Guinea Language resources, including Malinke, Pulaar, and Susu Language guides.
Travel to Guinea
How to plan for your trip?
Including visa, flights, etc.
What to Pack?
For short trips, PCVs, gifts, etc.
Guinean food
Featured Recipes
Footi Sauce
Footi sauce is a savory stew of tomato, eggplant, onions and okra.
Thiacri Senegalais
Although eaten in neighboring Senegal, Thiacri is also a favorite dish in Guinea, as a wonderful after dinner treat during celebrations, or a specialty eaten after breaking the fast during Ramadan, the Muslim holy month.
Maffe Tiga
Maffe Tiga is a rich, flavorful sauce made with peanut butter, tomato paste or tomatoes, a few vegetables, condiments, and some type of protein, such as meat or fish. Although savory dishes with peanut butter are not common in the U.S., Maffe Tiga is popular among Peace Corps volunteers in Guinea.
Collaboration
Partners with FOG
