http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/ Peace Corps' Coverdell World Wise Schools provides free educational materials based on the Peace Corps Volunteer experience. Each month World Wise Schools will offer a reading of one its Volunteer-written stories. Each story also has educational activities available. en-us Copyright 2006 wwsinfo@peacecorps.gov Thu, 19 Oct 2006 9:00:00 -0500 Thu, 7 Sep 2006 12:00:00 -0500 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss wwsinfo@peacecorps.gov peace corps, peace, corps, volunteer, world wise schools, world, wise, world wide, education, stories, real, cross-cultural Peace Corps Stories from around the world written and read by Peace Corps Volunteers Each week you will hear a story, written by a Peace Corps Volunteer, from another part of the world. Peace Corps Volunteers have served in over 100 countries in the agency's 47 year history. Share the experience. Peace Corps wwsinfo@peacecorps.gov http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/graphics/vvlogo_75.jpg http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/ http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-Grillo-Y-Mar-spn.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-Grillo-Y-Mar-spn.mp3 Thursday, 7 January 2009 12:00:00 -0500 7:06 El Grillo Y El Mar is a folk tale told to Coverdell World Wise Schools by Monica Fitzgerald who was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Guatemala from 1986 to 1988. Today's podcast is read in Spanish by Michael Garcia, who also served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Guatemala from 2003 to 2005. Listen to the Spanish translation of the Guatemalan folk tale, Cricket and the Sea. El Grillo Y El Mar is a folk tale told to Coverdell World Wise Schools by Monica Fitzgerald who was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Guatemala from 1986 to 1988. Today's podcast is read in Spanish by Michael Garcia, who also served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Guatemala from 2003 to 2005. To hear this story in English, visit the World Wise Schools website at www.peacecorps.gov/wws. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Guatemala, folk tale, folktale, Cricket and the Sea, cricket, sing, fields, grillo http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-11-25-09-WingsOnHerFeet-Fr.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-11-25-09-WingsOnHerFeet-Fr.mp3 Tuesday, 24 November 2009 12:00:00 -0500 10:10 Des Ailes a Ses Pieds is a folk tale told to Coverdell World Wise Schools by Adam Price who was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Haiti from 1996 to 1998. Today's podcast was translated and read in French by Tim Quinn. Listen to the French translation of the Haitian folk tale, Wings on Her Feet. Des Ailes a Ses Pieds is a folk tale told to Coverdell World Wise Schools by Adam Price who was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Haiti from 1996 to 1998. Today's podcast was translated and read in French by Tim Quinn. To hear this story in English, visit the World Wise Schools website at www.peacecorps.gov/wws. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Haiti, folk tale, folktale, Wings on Her Feet, market, donkey http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-10-29-09-MTidwell-Hero.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-10-29-09-MTidwell-Hero.mp3 Friday, 30 October 2009 12:00:00 -0500 13:38 Mike Tidwell served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in the chiefdom of Kalambayi, in Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo), as an agriculture extension agent. Hear excerpts from Mike Tidwell's story, I Had a Hero, read by Betsi Shays who served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Fiji. Mike Tidwell served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in the chiefdom of Kalambayi, in Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo), as an agriculture extension agent. Hear excerpts from his story, I Had a Hero, read by Betsi Shays who served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Fiji. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Zaire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, agriculture, ponds http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-KPepiot-07-17-09-Declaration.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-KPepiot-07-17-09-Declaration.mp3 Friday, 17 July 2009 12:00:00 -0500 2:21 Peace Corps Volunteer Katie Pepiot served in South Africa as an elementary education Peace Corps Volunteer. Hear Katie read her poem, "Declaration (of a Kgomotso Girl)." Hear Katie Pepiot read her poem, "Declaration (of a Kgomotso Girl)." Peace Corps Volunteer Katie Pepiot served in South Africa as an elementary education Peace Corps Volunteer. Hear Katie read her poem, "Declaration (of a Kgomotso Girl)." Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, South Africa, education, village, youth, school, dreams, Declaration of a Kgomotso Girl http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-06-18-09-KPepiot-Mosetsana.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-06-18-09-KPepiot-Mosetsana.mp3 Thurs, 18 June 2009 12:00:00 -0500 3:53 Peace Corps Volunteer Katie Pepiot served in South Africa as an elementary education Peace Corps Volunteer. Hear Katie read her poem, "Mosetsana." Hear Katie Pepiot read her poem, "Mosetsana." Peace Corps Volunteer Katie Pepiot served in South Africa as an elementary education Peace Corps Volunteer. Hear Katie read her poem, "Mosetsana." Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, South Africa, education, village, youth, school, dreams, Mosetsana http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-05-26-09-KPepiot-SAFchild.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-05-26-09-KPepiot-SAFchild.mp3 Tues, 26 May 2009 12:00:00 -0500 4:29 Peace Corps Volunteer Katie Pepiot served in South Africa as an elementary education Peace Corps Volunteer. Hear Katie sing and play her song, "South African Child." Hear Katie Pepiot sing and play her song, "South African Child." Peace Corps Volunteer Katie Pepiot served in South Africa as an elementary education Peace Corps Volunteer. Hear Katie sing and play her song, "South African Child." Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, South Africa, education, village, youth http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-MCamp-03-18-09.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-MCamp-03-18-09.mp3 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 12:00:00 -0500 10:48 Peace Corps service for Mary Ann Camp meant three tours-in Lesotho, Malawi, and Botswana-tackling health, agriculture, and education problems with her host communities. "A Lifetime of Service" is an interview of Mary Ann Camp by Amy Marshall Clark of Coverdell World Wise Schools. Mary Ann Camp, who was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Lesotho, Malawi, and Botswana from 1998 to 2008 is interviewed by Amy Marshall Clark of Coverdell World Wise Schools. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, HIV AIDS, education, pediatrics, village, youth, women http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-Miller-Coulter-01-30-09.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-Miller-Coulter-01-30-09.mp3 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 12:00:00 -0500 8:48 "Of Brooms and Filmmaking" is a story by Peace Corps Volunteer Susan Miller-Coulter detailing some of the hilarious twists and turns that a group of Jordanian girls encountered as they made a film about water. Susan Miller-Coulter served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Jordan from 2006 to 2008. Peace Corps Volunteers share their experiences with friends, family, classrooms and various community organizations upon their return to the United States. In this podcast, Susan Miller-Coulter, who was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Jordan from 2006 to 2008 details some of the hilarious twists and turns that a group of Jordanian girls encountered as they made a film about water. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, film, filmmaking, Jordan, water, interview, filmmakers http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-Olsen_storytelling.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-Olsen_storytelling.mp3 Mon, 22 Dec 2008 12:00:00 -0500 23:54 Tony Bloome, Peace Corps ICT specialist, talks with Peace Corps Deputy Director and former Peace Corps Volunteer Jody Olsen about the essential components of story telling. Jody Olsen is currently the Peace Corps Deputy Director and was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Tunisia. Peace Corps Volunteers share their experiences with friends, family, classrooms and various community organizations upon their return to the United States. In this podcast, Tony Bloome, Peace Corps ICT specialist, talks with Peace Corps Deputy Director and former Peace Corps Volunteer Jody Olsen about the essential components of story telling. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, story telling, components of story telling http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-11-21-08Bechtel.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-11-21-08Bechtel.mp3 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 9:00:00 -0500 7:51 Brand New Muti is written and read by Amber Bechtel, who served in South Africa from 2005 to 2007. Brand New Muti is written and read by Amber Bechtel, who served in South Africa from 2005 to 2007. Brand New Muti is written and read by Amber Bechtel, who served in South Africa from 2005 to 2007. For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, South Africa, HIV, AIDS, muti, herbalist, medicine, epidemic, traditional healer, Amber Bechtel http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-09-26-08Tschetter.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-09-26-08Tschetter.mp3 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 9:00:00 -0500 6:12 A Life-Changing Experience is written and read by Ron and Nancy Tschetter, who served as community health volunteers in India from 1966 to 1968. A Life-Changing Experience is written and read by Ron and Nancy Tschetter, who served as community health volunteers in India from 1966 to 1968. A Life-Changing Experience is written and read by Ron and Nancy Tschetter, who served as community health volunteers in India from 1966 to 1968. For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, India, Delhi, caste, untouchables, dysentary, epidemics, cholera, malaria http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-08-22-08Singleton.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-08-22-08Singleton.mp3 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 9:00:00 -0500 7:01 Chance of a Lifetime In Levoca is written by Lorie Singleton, who served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Slovakia from 2000 to 2002. Lorie shares her remarkable experience as one of the first Peace Corps Volunteers with a visual disability to serve in Central or Eastern Europe. The story is read by Jahleezah Eskew. Chance of a Lifetime In Levoca is written by Lorie Singleton, who served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Slovakia from 2000 to 2002. Lorie shares her remarkable experience as one of the first Peace Corps Volunteers with a visual disability to serve in Central or Eastern Europe. The story is read by Jahleezah Eskew. Chance of a Lifetime In Levoca is written by Lorie Singleton, who served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Slovakia from 2000 to 2002. Lorie shares her remarkable experience as one of the first Peace Corps Volunteers with a visual disability to serve in Central or Eastern Europe. The story is read by Jahleezah Eskew. For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Levoca, Slovakia, legally blind, developmental disabilities, disability, Slovak, Tatra Mountains http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-08-15-08Koehler2.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-08-15-08Koehler2.mp3 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 9:00:00 -0500 5:51 This summer World Wise Schools is celebrating folk tales from around the world. Today's tale, The Big Fire, comes from Togo. It was first told to us by Fred Koehler, who was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Togo from 2002 to 2004. The folk tale is read by Maeryn Goldman. This summer World Wise Schools is celebrating folk tales from around the world. Today's tale, The Big Fire, comes from Togo. It was first told to us by Fred Koehler, who was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Togo from 2002 to 2004. The folk tale is read by Maeryn Goldman. . This summer World Wise Schools is celebrating folk tales from around the world. Today's tale, The Big Fire, comes from Togo. It was first told to us by Fred Koehler, who was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Togo from 2002 to 2004. The folk tale is read by Maeryn Goldman. For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Togo, Fred Koehler, Maeryn Goldman, West Africa, French, Togolese, farm, field http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-08-08-08Mates.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-08-08-08Mates.mp3 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 9:00:00 -0500 4:18 This summer World Wise Schools is celebrating folk tales from around the world. Today's tale, Why People Are Hairy, comes from Panama. It was first told to us by Stacy G. Mates, who was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Panama from 1994 to 1997. The folk tale is read by Michael Scherger who served in Romania from 1996 to 1997. This summer World Wise Schools is celebrating folk tales from around the world. Today's tale, Why People Are Hairy, comes from Panama. It was first told to us by Stacy G. Mates, who was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Panama from 1994 to 1997. The folk tale is read by Michael Scherger who served in Romania from 1996 to 1997. Why People Are Hairy is a folk tale from Panama told to us by Stacy G. Mates, who served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Panama from 1994 to 1997. The folk tale is read by Michael Scherger who served in Romania from 1996 to 1997. For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Panama, Stacy G. Mates, Michael Scherger, canoe, bananas, corn, squash, yams, coconuts, machete http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-08-01-08Fry.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-08-01-08Fry.mp3 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 9:00:00 -0500 9:38 This summer World Wise Schools is celebrating folk tales from around the world. Today's tale, islet and Isli, comes from Morocco. It was first told to us by Jennifer Fry, who was a Peace Corps Volunteers in Morocco from 1989 to 1992, and today's podcast is read by Adrienne Benson Scherger who served in Nepal from 1992 to 1994. This summer World Wise Schools is celebrating folk tales from around the world. Today's tale, islet and Isli, comes from Morocco. It was first told to us by Jennifer Fry, who was a Peace Corps Volunteers in Morocco from 1989 to 1992, and today's podcast is read by Adrienne Benson Scherger who served in Nepal from 1992 to 1994. Tislet and Isli is a folk tale from Morocco told by Jennifer Fry, who served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Morocco from 1989 to 1992. For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Morocco, Atlas mountain, village http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-07-25-08Chorney.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-07-25-08Chorney.mp3 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 9:00:00 -0500 5:41 This summer World Wise Schools is celebrating folk tales from around the world. Today's tale, Legend of Cassowary, comes from Papua New Guinea. It was first told to us by Andrea and Christopher Chorney, who were Peace Corps Volunteers in Papua New Guinea from 1997 to 1999, and today's podcast is read by Matthew Ackerman. This summer World Wise Schools is celebrating folk tales from around the world. Today's tale, Legend of Cassowary, comes from Papua New Guinea. It was first told to us by Andrea and Christopher Chorney, who were Peace Corps Volunteers in Papua New Guinea from 1997 to 1999, and today's podcast is read by Matthew Ackerman. Legend of Cassowary is told by Andrea and Christopher Chorney, Peace Corps Volunteers, Papua New Guinea, 1997 to 1999. For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Papua New Guinea, school, folk tale, village, cassowary http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-07-17-08Nasafi.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-07-17-08Nasafi.mp3 Thur, 17 Jul 2008 9:00:00 -0500 7:00 This summer World Wise Schools is celebrating folk tales from around the world. Today's tale, Mother Wolf, comes from Kyrgyzstan. It was first told to us by Jamal Nasafi, who was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Kyrgyzstan from 1997 to 1999, and today's podcast is read by Patrice Maddox. This summer World Wise Schools is celebrating folk tales from around the world. Today's tale, Mother Wolf, comes from Kyrgyzstan. It was first told to us by Jamal Nasafi, who was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Kyrgyzstan from 1997 to 1999, and today's podcast is read by Patrice Maddox. Mother Wolf is told by Jamal Nasafi, Peace Corps Volunteer, Kyrgystan, 1997 to 1999. For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Kyrgyzstan, school, folk tale, village, wolf, Turks, Jamal Nasafi http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-07-10-08-fitzgerald.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-07-10-08-fitzgerald.mp3 Thur, 10 Jul 2008 9:00:00 -0500 4:35 This summer World Wise Schools is celebrating folk tales from around the world. Today's tale, "Cricket and the Sea," comes from Guatemala. It was first told to us by Monica Fitzgerald who was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Guatemala from 1986 to 1988, and today's podcast is read by Katherine Smalley. This summer World Wise Schools is celebrating folk tales from around the world. Today's tale, "Cricket and the Sea," comes from Guatemala. It was first told to us by Monica Fitzgerald who was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Guatemala from 1986 to 1988, and today's podcast is read by Katherine Smalley. "Cricket and the Sea " is told by Monica Fitzgerald, Peace Corps Volunteer, Guatemala, 1986-1988. For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Guatemala, school, folk tale, cricket, sea, storm, village, farm http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-08-16-07Acree.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-08-16-07Acree.mp3 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 9:00:00 -0500 9:32 This summer World Wise Schools is celebrating folk tales from around the world. Today's tale, The Talking Goat, comes from Liberia. It was first told to us by John Acree who was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Liberia from 1983 to 1985, and today's podcast is read by Roger Hirschland, who served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Sierra Leonne from 1965 to 1967. This summer World Wise Schools is celebrating folk tales from around the world. Today's tale, The Talking Goat, comes from Liberia. It was first told to us by John Acree who was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Liberia from 1983 to 1985, and today's podcast is read by Roger Hirschland, who served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Sierra Leonne from 1965 to 1967. "The Talking Goat" is told by John Acree, Peace Corps Volunteer, Liberia, 1983-1985. For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Liberia, school, folk tale, goat, Tugba, fortune, talking goat http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-07-12-07Petersen.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-07-12-07Petersen.mp3 Friday, 20 Jun 2008 9:00:00 -0500 5:36 This summer World Wise Schools is celebrating folk tales from around the world. Today's tale, The Khan's Robes, comes from Uzbekistan. It was first told to us by Marilyn Peterson who was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Uzbekistan from 1997 to 2000, and on today's podcast is read by David Fossum, who served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Turkmenistan from 2004 to 2006. This summer World Wise Schools is celebrating folk tales from around the world. Today's tale, The Khan's Robes, comes from Uzbekistan. It was first told to us by Marilyn Peterson who was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Uzbekistan from 1997 to 2000, and on today's podcast is read by David Fossum, who served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Turkmenistan from 2004 to 2006. "The Khan's Robes" is told by Marilyn Petersen (Peace Corps Volunteer, Uzbekistan, 1997-2000). "I asked my students to collect folk stories from their parents and grandparents, and together, we translated the stories from Uzbek into English. They were excited because learning the language became a real discovery for them. It provided a link between their own family history and English, the language of the 'modern' world." For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Uzbekistan, stories, school, folk tale, khan, robes, weaver, fabric http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-06-28-07Nibbelink.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-06-28-07Nibbelink.mp3 Friday, 13 June 2008 9:00:00 -0500 7:51 This summer World Wise Schools celebrates folk tales from around the world. This folktale comes from Eritrea and is called "The Center of the Earth." It was first told to the Peace Corps by Herman Nibbelink, who was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Eritrea from 1962-1964. The story is read by Jahleezah Eskew. (Originally aired June 2007) This summer World Wise Schools celebrates folk tales from around the world. This folktale comes from Eritrea and is called "The Center of the Earth." It was first told to the Peace Corps by Herman Nibbelink, who was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Eritrea from 1962-1964. The story is read by Jahleezah Eskew. (Originally aired June 2007) "The Center of the Earth" is told by Herman Nibbelink (Peace Corps Volunteer, Eritrea, 1962–1964). Herman taught seventh- and eighth-grade English at Adi Quala Middle School. He credits his student Araia Asefaw with the riddle upon which "The Center of the Earth" is based. "Riddling duels were very popular among my students and neighbors," says Herman. "Someone would challenge an opponent with the question, 'Whose question first, yours or mine?' and the games would begin." For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Eritrea, Africa, stories, school, folk tale, farming, drought, milk, grain, animals http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-06-06-08opcScholtz.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-06-06-08opcScholtz.mp3 Friday, 06 June 2008 9:00:00 -0500 5:57 Once a year, a few U.S. classrooms get to talk with a Peace Corps Volunteer by telephone because they've been communicating throughout the year with a Volunteer in the field. Rebecca Scholtz in Costa Rica speaks with a kindergarten class in Illinois Once a year, a few U.S. classrooms get to talk with a Peace Corps Volunteer by telephone because they've been communicating throughout the year with a Volunteer in the field. Today, a kindergarten class from Illinois, speak with Rebecca Scholtz in Costa Rica. For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, Costa Rica, language, culture, school, Illinois, Gibson City http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-05-30-08opcSeltzer.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-05-30-08opcSeltzer.mp3 Thu, 30 May 2008 9:00:00 -0500 6:56 Once a year, a few U.S. classrooms get to talk with a Peace Corps Volunteer by telephone because they've been communicating throughout the year with a Volunteer in the field. Skyla Seltzer speaks with the students in New London, Connecticut Once a year, a few U.S. classrooms get to talk with a Peace Corps Volunteer by telephone because they've been communicating throughout the year with a Volunteer in the field. Today, students from the Drop-In Learning Center in Connecticut, speak with Skyla Seltzer in Namibia. For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, Namibia, New London, Connecticut, language, culture, school http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-05-16-08opcStepaniak.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-05-16-08opcStepaniak.mp3 Thu, 16 May 2008 9:00:00 -0500 8:10 Once a year, a few U.S. classrooms get to talk with a Peace Corps Volunteer by telephone because they've been communicating throughout the year with a Volunteer in the field. Abby Stepaniak talks with students from Greenfield Middle School in Wisconsin. Once a year, a few U.S. classrooms get to talk with a Peace Corps Volunteer by telephone because they've been communicating throughout the year with a Volunteer in the field. Today, students from Greenfield Middle School in Wisconsin, speak with Abby Stepaniak, in South Africa. For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, South Africa, Greenfield Middle School, Wisconsin, language, culture, school http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-05-09-08Shank2.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-05-09-08Shank2.mp3 Thu, 09 May 2008 9:00:00 -0500 8:11 Peace Corps Volunteers are helping communities take part in the information and communications technology-or "ICT"-revolution. In this podcast, Tony Bloome, Peace Corps ICT specialist, talks with former Peace Corps Volunteer Kurtis Shank about his service in a Peruvian community from 2004 to 2006. Peace Corps Volunteers are helping communities take part in the information and communications technology-or "ICT"-revolution. In this podcast, Tony Bloome, Peace Corps ICT specialist, talks with former Peace Corps Volunteer Kurtis Shank about his service in a Peruvian community from 2004 to 2006. Peace Corps Volunteers are helping communities take part in the information and communications technology-or "ICT"-revolution. In this podcast, Tony Bloome, Peace Corps ICT specialist, talks with former Peace Corps Volunteer Kurtis Shank about his service in a Peruvian community from 2004 to 2006. For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, Peru, information, communications, technology, community development, beekeeping, internet, computer http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-05-01-08opcCavey.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-05-01-08opcCavey.mp3 Thu, 01 May 2008 9:00:00 -0500 10:35 Once a year, a few U.S. classrooms get to talk with a Peace Corps Volunteer by telephone because they've been communicating throughout the year with a Volunteer in the field. Today, third grade students from G.D. Jones School in Wisconsin, speak with Mike Cavey, in Turkmenistan, about food, language, and school. Once a year, a few U.S. classrooms get to talk with a Peace Corps Volunteer by telephone because they've been communicating throughout the year with a Volunteer in the field. Today, third grade students from G.D. Jones School in Wisconsin, speak with Mike Cavey, in Turkmenistan, about food, language, and school. Once a year, a few U.S. classrooms get to talk with a Peace Corps Volunteer by telephone because they've been communicating throughout the year with a Volunteer in the field. Today, third grade students from G.D. Jones School in Wisconsin, speak with Mike Cavey, in Turkmenistan, about food, language, and school. For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, Correspondence Match, classroom, Turkmenistan, food, language, Turkmen, school http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-04-24-08Heberger1.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-04-24-08Heberger1.mp3 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 9:00:00 -0500 6:06 "The True Cost of Coffee" is a story written by Joan Heberger about her experience while serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer in a mid-sized town in the middle of a coffee-producing region in Honduras. "The True Cost of Coffee" is a story written by Joan Heberger about her experience while serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer in a mid-sized town in the middle of a coffee-producing region in Honduras. "The True Cost of Coffee" is a story written by Joan Heberger about her experience while serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer in a mid-sized town in the middle of a coffee-producing region in Honduras. For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Honduras, coffee, Corquin, harvest, depulping, cultivate, environmental impact, contamination, environment, poster campaign http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-04-17-08Bosy.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-04-17-08Bosy.mp3 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 9:00:00 -0500 4:35 "In the Aftermath of Hurricane Georges" is written by Mary Bosy, who served as Peace Corps Volunteer in the Dominican Republic. The story is read by Lynette Bouchie who served in Niger from 1995-1998. "In the Aftermath of Hurricane Georges" is written by Mary Bosy, who served as Peace Corps Volunteer in the Dominican Republic. The story is read by Lynette Bouchie who served in Niger from 1995-1998. "In the Aftermath of Hurricane Georges" is written by Mary Bosy, who served as Peace Corps Volunteer in the Dominican Republic. The story is read by Lynette Bouchie who served in Niger from 1995-1998. For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Dominican Republic, hurricane georges, hurricane, survey, assess, renovate, destruction http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-04-10-08Porzucki2.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-04-10-08Porzucki2.mp3 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 9:00:00 -0500 5:22 "Reduce, Re-use, Recycle" is written and read by Nina Porzucki, who served as Peace Corps Volunteer in Romania from 2002 to 2004. Nina taught at a high school in Ramnicu Valcea, a medium-sized town tucked into the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains. "Reduce, Re-use, Recycle" is written and read by Nina Porzucki, who served as Peace Corps Volunteer in Romania from 2002 to 2004. Nina taught at a high school in Ramnicu Valcea, a medium-sized town tucked into the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains. "Reduce, Re-use, Recycle" is written and read by Nina Porzucki, who served as Peace Corps Volunteer in Romania from 2002 to 2004. Nina taught at a high school in Ramnicu Valcea, a medium-sized town tucked into the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains. For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Romania, Ramnicu Valcea, foothills, Carpathia, recycle, re-use, leu, Ceausescu http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-04-03-08Klain.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-04-03-08Klain.mp3 Thu, 3 Apr 2008 9:00:00 -0500 8:32 Ancient Navigators of the Pacific is written and read by returned Peace Corps Volunteer Sarah Klain who worked with a community in Palau on natural resource conservation and development. "Ancient Navigators of the Pacific" is written and read by returned Peace Corps Volunteer Sarah Klain who worked with a community in Palau on natural resource conservation and development. "Ancient Navigators of the Pacific" is written and read by returned Peace Corps Volunteer Sarah Klain who worked with a community in Palau on natural resource conservation and development. For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, water, Palau, Pacific, ocean, turtle, tracking, geographic information systems, conservation, atoll, global positioning system http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-03-27-08opcJenkins.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-03-27-08opcJenkins.mp3 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 9:00:00 -0500 4:20 Once a year, a few U.S. classrooms get to talk with a Peace Corps Volunteer by telephone because they've been communicating throughout the year with a Volunteer in the field. Today, students from Bitburg Elementary School, an American school in Germany, speak with Erin Jenkins, in Western Samoa, about coral reef management. Once a year, a few U.S. classrooms get to talk with a Peace Corps Volunteer by telephone because they've been communicating throughout the year with a Volunteer in the field. Today, students from Bitburg Elementary School, an American school in Germany, speak with Erin Jenkins, in Western Samoa, about coral reef management. Once a year, a few U.S. classrooms get to talk with a Peace Corps Volunteer by telephone because they've been communicating throughout the year with a Volunteer in the field. Today, students from Bitburg Elementary School, an American school in Germany, speak with Erin Jenkins, in Western Samoa, about coral reef management. For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, water, coral reef, coral reef gardening, Samoa, Bitburg, Germany http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-03-19-08Port.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-03-19-08Port.mp3 Thu, 19 Mar 2008 9:00:00 -0500 3:22 The Hare and the Water, a folk tale from Tanzania, was told to Gary Port while he was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Tanzania from 1998 to 2000. The story is read by Danielle Miranda, who served in Kenya from 2007 to 2008. The Hare and the Water, a folk tale from Tanzania, was told to Gary Port while he was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Tanzania from 1998 to 2000. The story is read by Danielle Miranda, who served in Kenya from 2007 to 2008. The Hare and the Water, a folk tale from Tanzania, was told to Gary Port while he was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Tanzania from 1998 to 2000. The story is read by Danielle Miranda, who served in Kenya from 2007 to 2008. For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, water, folk tale, Tanzania, Singino, elephant, giraffe, antelope, buffalo, hare, lion, tortoise, hyena, wolf, well water http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-03-13-08Crosslin.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-03-13-08Crosslin.mp3 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 9:00:00 -0500 4:41 The Great Hole, a folk tale from Togo, illustrates the importance of water in the Togolese culture. This tale was told to Josh Crosslin while he was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Togo from 1997 to 1998. The story is read by Lisa McCabe, who served in Thailand from 2001-2003. The Great Hole, a folk tale from Togo, illustrates the importance of water in the Togolese culture. This tale was told to Josh Crosslin while he was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Togo from 1997 to 1998. The story is read by Lisa McCabe, who served in Thailand from 2001-2003. The Great Hole, a folk tale from Togo, illustrates the importance of water in the Togolese culture. This tale was told to Josh Crosslin while he was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Togo from 1997 to 1998. The story is read by Lisa McCabe, who served in Thailand from 2001-2003. For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, water, folk tale, Togo, Doong forest, chief, Moba tribe http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-03-06-08opc_water.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-03-06-08opc_water.mp3 Thu, 6 Mar 2008 9:00:00 -0500 7:19 Each year Peace Corps Volunteers around the world participate in overseas phone calls with U.S. classrooms during Peace Corps Week. In many of the phone calls the Volunteers describe their daily routines and their work. For many of the Volunteers and the people they work with, water-how they get it and it's quality-is a huge issue. The following excerpts of calls from Vanuatu, Gambia, Swaziland, and Paraguay stress the importance of access to safe water in everyday life. Each year Peace Corps Volunteers around the world participate in overseas phone calls with U.S. classrooms during Peace Corps Week. In many of the phone calls the Volunteers describe their daily routines and their work. For many of the Volunteers and the people they work with, water-how they get it and it's quality-is a huge issue. The following excerpts of calls from Vanuatu, Gambia, Swaziland, and Paraguay stress the importance of access to safe water in everyday life. Each year Peace Corps Volunteers around the world participate in overseas phone calls with U.S. classrooms during Peace Corps Week. In many of the phone calls the Volunteers describe their daily routines and their work. For many of the Volunteers and the people they work with, water-how they get it and it's quality-is a huge issue. The following excerpts of calls from Vanuatu, Gambia, Swaziland, and Paraguay stress the importance of access to safe water in everyday life. For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, water, access, safe, filter, river, stream, Vanuatu, Gambia, Swaziland, Paraguay http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-02-28-08opcStevens.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-02-28-08opcStevens.mp3 Thu, 28 Feb 2008 9:00:00 -0500 8:25 Once a year, a few Peace Corps Volunteers get to talk by telephone with U.S. classrooms they've been communicating with through the Correspondence Match Program. Today, Joe Stevens, a Peace Corps Volunteer in Bolivia, talks with Ada Elementary School in Ada, Michigan. Once a year, a few Peace Corps Volunteers get to talk by telephone with U.S. classrooms they've been communicating with through the Correspondence Match Program. Today, Joe Stevens, a Peace Corps Volunteer in Bolivia, talks with Ada Elementary School in Ada, Michigan. Once a year, a few Peace Corps Volunteers get to talk by telephone with U.S. classrooms they've been communicating with through the Correspondence Match Program. Today, Joe Stevens, a Peace Corps Volunteer in Bolivia, talks with Ada Elementary School in Ada, Michigan. For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, Andes, Bolivia, ancient ruins, tree frogs, swamp, jungle http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-02-21-08McFail.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-02-21-08McFail.mp3 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 9:00:00 -0500 14:04 Leah McFail, a returned Peace Corps Volunteer who served in Gabon, shares how her experience influenced her decision to work with the Girl Scouts. Leah also talks about World Thinking Day and this year's theme, Think about Water. Leah McFail, a returned Peace Corps Volunteer who served in Gabon, shares how her experience influenced her decision to work with the Girl Scouts. Leah also talks about World Thinking Day and this year's theme, Think about Water. Leah McFail, a returned Peace Corps Volunteer who served in Gabon, shares how her experience influenced her decision to work with the Girl Scouts. Leah also talks about World Thinking Day and this year's theme, Think about Water. For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, water, sources, Gabon, Girl Scouts, World Thinking Day, Think about Water, Leah, McFail http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-02-14-08watersources.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-02-14-08watersources.mp3 Thu, 14 Feb 2008 9:00:00 -0500 6:22 Water in Africa reflects the deep connection of water to all aspects of life in African countries. This week's podcast focuses on sources of water. Water in Africa reflects the deep connection of water to all aspects of life in African countries. This week's podcast focuses on sources of water. Water in Africa reflects the deep connection of water to all aspects of life in African countries. This week's podcast focuses on sources of water. For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, water, sources, burkina faso, cameroon, cote dIvoire, kenya, rainfall, rivers, wells, springs, rooftop, solarenergy-powered pump http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-02-07-08waterconserv.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-02-07-08waterconserv.mp3 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 9:00:00 -0500 2:53 Water in Africa reflects the deep connection of water to all aspects of life in African countries. This week's podcast focuses on water conservation. Water in Africa reflects the deep connection of water to all aspects of life in African countries. This week's podcast focuses on water conservation. Water in Africa reflects the deep connection of water to all aspects of life in African countries. This week's podcast focuses on water conservation. For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, water, conservation, ghana, burkina faso, niger http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-01-31-08Derr.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-01-31-08Derr.mp3 Thu, 31 Jan 2008 9:00:00 -0500 9:17 Reasons for Joy is written by Peace Corps Volunteer Victoria Derr who served in the Gambia from 1990-1992. "My first memory of Amenata is one of my first memories of life in Kani Kunda. It was a sunny, soaking-wet day at the end of the rainy season. Still unconfident about communicating in Mandinka, I was blundering through a conversation with our landlady, Bakoto, when Amenata came for a visit." Reasons for Joy is written by Peace Corps Volunteer Victoria Derr who served in the Gambia from 1990-1992. "My first memory of Amenata is one of my first memories of life in Kani Kunda. It was a sunny, soaking-wet day at the end of the rainy season. Still unconfident about communicating in Mandinka, I was blundering through a conversation with our landlady, Bakoto, when Amenata came for a visit. Reasons for Joy is written by Peace Corps Volunteer Victoria Derr who served in the Gambia from 1990-1992. "My first memory of Amenata is one of my first memories of life in Kani Kunda. It was a sunny, soaking-wet day at the end of the rainy season. Still unconfident about communicating in Mandinka, I was blundering through a conversation with our landlady, Bakoto, when Amenata came for a visit. For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Mandinka, Kani Kunda, Gambia http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-01-24-08Talbot.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-01-24-08Talbot.mp3 Thu, 24 Jan 2008 9:00:00 -0500 4:11 Drip Diplomacy is written by Peace Corps Volunteer Keith Talbot who served in the Dominican Republic from 1993-1995. "Strange and subtle sometimes are the habits of courtesy. Water is a precious commodity out here in the campo." Drip Diplomacy is written by Peace Corps Volunteer Keith Talbot who served in the Dominican Republic from 1993-1995. "Strange and subtle sometimes are the habits of courtesy. Water is a precious commodity out here in the campo." Drip Diplomacy is written by Peace Corps Volunteer Keith Talbot who served in the Dominican Republic from 1993-1995. "Strange and subtle sometimes are the habits of courtesy. Water is a precious commodity out here in the campo." For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, water, commodity, Dominican Republic, communal tap http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-01-17-08Fitzgerald.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-01-17-08Fitzgerald.mp3 Thu, 17 Jan 2008 9:00:00 -0500 4:40 Environmental Solutions Come Slowly is written by Peace Corps Volunteer Keba Fitzgerald who served in Suriname from 2000-2002. "The greatest environmental problem that threatens my site, the Suriname Rain Forest Nature Park, is illegal gold mining." Environmental Solutions Come Slowly is written by Peace Corps Volunteer Keba Fitzgerald who served in Suriname from 2000-2002. "The greatest environmental problem that threatens my site, the Suriname Rain Forest Nature Park, is illegal gold mining." Environmental Solutions Come Slowly is written by Peace Corps Volunteer Keba Fitzgerald who served in Suriname from 2000-2002. "The greatest environmental problem that threatens my site, the Suriname Rain Forest Nature Park, is illegal gold mining." For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, suriname, rain forest, gold mining, panning methods, Brazilian, Guyanese, environment http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-01-10-08-Jackson.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-01-10-08-Jackson.mp3 Thu, 10 Jan 2008 9:00:00 -0500 9:17 One Day in the Rainy Season is written by Peace Corps Volunteer Noah Jackson who served in the Philippines from 1999-2001. "I awoke to a clap. It was a big, hard clap and I sat upright—confused, disoriented, unaware. The clap sounded again. An explosion. My thoughts were still lost in sleep. But once again, the Earth rumbled." One Day in the Rainy Season is written by Peace Corps Volunteer Noah Jackson who served in the Philippines from 1999-2001. "I awoke to a clap. It was a big, hard clap and I sat upright—confused, disoriented, unaware. The clap sounded again. An explosion. My thoughts were still lost in sleep. But once again, the Earth rumbled." One Day in the Rainy Season is written by Peace Corps Volunteer Noah Jackson who served in the Philippines from 1999-2001. "I awoke to a clap. It was a big, hard clap and I sat upright—confused, disoriented, unaware. The clap sounded again. An explosion. My thoughts were still lost in sleep. But once again, the Earth rumbled." For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Philippines, coconut, nipa wood, rice fields, erosion http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-01-04-07Gessell.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-01-04-07Gessell.mp3 Thu, 27 Dec 2007 9:00:00 -0500 6:38 Bibliophile and Peace Corps Volunteer Donna Gessell enters a culture where curling up with a good book is seen as antisocial behavior. Bibliophile and Peace Corps Volunteer Donna Gessell enters a culture where curling up with a good book is seen as antisocial behavior. "It is no wonder that, when my house accidentally caught fire, the first items the Fijians rushed to save were the books. They knew what was important to me. Despite the almost irreplaceable pieces of Fijian tapa cloth and a war club hanging in the house, they reached for my books first. They recognized my values even though they did not share them." Originally aired 01.04.07 For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Fiji, stories http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-11-16-06Phillips1.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-11-16-06Phillips1.mp3 Thu, 20 Dec 2007 9:00:00 -0500 7:34 Jonathan challenges the conventional notion that development and modernization are destroying traditional Mongolian culture. Jonathan challenges the conventional notion that development and modernization are destroying traditional Mongolian culture. "No matter how much an outsider researches and studies another country, it's difficult to really understand what's going on there until you're physically present." For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Mongolia, stories http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-12-13-07Ross2.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-12-13-07Ross2.mp3 Thu, 17 December 2007 9:00:00 -0500 9:43 Kimberly Ross served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Guinea, West Africa, from 1999 to 2002, teaching English to high school students and educating the people in her community about HIV-AIDS prevention. Kimberly Ross served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Guinea, West Africa, from 1999 to 2002, teaching English to high school students and educating the people in her community about HIV-AIDS prevention Kimberly Ross served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Guinea, West Africa, from 1999 to 2002, teaching English to high school students and educating the people in her community about HIV-AIDS prevention For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Guinea, West Africa, HIV, AIDs http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-12-6-07Wysopal2.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-12-6-07Wysopal2.mp3 Thu, 6 December 2007 9:00:00 -0500 4:10 Jess Wysopal served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Niger from 2001 to 2003 as an agriculture Volunteer. Jess Wysopal served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Niger from 2001 to 2003 as an agriculture Volunteer. Jess Wysopal served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Niger from 2001 to 2003 as an agriculture Volunteer. For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Niger, Muhammed, Islam, Muslim, dashi, Allah http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-11-29-07Storti.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-11-29-07Storti.mp3 Thu, 29 Nov 2007 9:00:00 -0500 5:40 Craig Storti served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Safi, Morocco, from 1970 to 1972. He is the author of several books about cross-cultural understanding including the Peace Corps cross-cultural training workbook Culture Matters. Craig Storti served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Safi, Morocco, from 1970 to 1972. He is the author of several books about cross-cultural understanding including the Peace Corps cross-cultural training workbook Culture Matters. Craig Storti served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Safi, Morocco, from 1970 to 1972. He is the author of several books about cross-cultural understanding including the Peace Corps cross-cultural training workbook Culture Matters. For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Morocco, muezzin, prayer call, cadence, rhythm, tone, Casablanca, Agdz, inshallah, perspective http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-11-15-07Porzucki2.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-11-15-07Porzucki2.mp3 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 9:00:00 -0500 5:40 "Reduce, Re-use, Recycle" is written and read by Nina Porzucki, who served as Peace Corps Volunteer in Romania from 2002 to 2004. Nina taught at a high school in Ramnicu Valcea, a medium-sized town tucked into the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains. "Reduce, Re-use, Recycle" is written and read by Nina Porzucki, who served as Peace Corps Volunteer in Romania from 2002 to 2004. Nina taught at a high school in Ramnicu Valcea, a medium-sized town tucked into the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains. "Reduce, Re-use, Recycle" is written and read by Nina Porzucki, who served as Peace Corps Volunteer in Romania from 2002 to 2004. Nina taught at a high school in Ramnicu Valcea, a medium-sized town tucked into the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains. For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Romania, Ramnicu Valcea, foothills, Carpathia, recycle, re-use, leu, Ceausescu http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-11-08-07JPhillips2.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-11-08-07JPhillips2.mp3 Thu, 08 Nov 2007 9:00:00 -0500 6:57 "Respect for Authority" is written and read by Jonathan Phillips, who served as Peace Corps Volunteer in Mongolia from 2003 to 2005. Jonathan was a business and economic development Volunteer in a remote area of western Mongolia. His primary assignment was with the Economics University of Zavkhan, where he taught business, marketing, computer, and English classes. "Respect for Authority" is written and read by Jonathan Phillips, who served as Peace Corps Volunteer in Mongolia from 2003 to 2005. Jonathan was a business and economic development Volunteer in a remote area of western Mongolia. His primary assignment was with the Economics University of Zavkhan, where he taught business, marketing, computer, and English classes. "Respect for Authority" is written and read by Jonathan Phillips, who served as Peace Corps Volunteer in Mongolia from 2003 to 2005. Jonathan was a business and economic development Volunteer in a remote area of western Mongolia. His primary assignment was with the Economics University of Zavkhan, where he taught business, marketing, computer, and English classes. For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Mongolia, transition, socialist, democracy, market economy http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-11-01-07Bachechi2.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-11-01-07Bachechi2.mp3 Thu, 01 Nov 2007 9:00:00 -0500 5:00 "Looking Back" is written and read by Carla Bachechi, who served as Peace Corps Volunteer in Macedonia from 2003 to 2005. Carla worked as a municipal development Volunteer in a small city in western Macedonia, only three kilometers from the Albanian border. "Looking Back" is written and read by Carla Bachechi, who served as Peace Corps Volunteer in Macedonia from 2003 to 2005. Carla worked as a municipal development Volunteer in a small city in western Macedonia, only three kilometers from the Albanian border. "Looking Back" is written and read by Carla Bachechi, who served as Peace Corps Volunteer in Macedonia from 2003 to 2005. Carla worked as a municipal development Volunteer in a small city in western Macedonia, only three kilometers from the Albanian border. For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Macedonia, transition, democracy, free enterprise, Lake Prespa, Lake Orhid http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-10-25-07Earl2.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-10-25-07Earl2.mp3 Thu, 25 Oct 2007 9:00:00 -0500 5:02 "A Year" is written and read by Jordan Earl, who served as Peace Corps Volunteer in Uzbekistan from 2001 to 2004. As a Master's International program participant, Jordan let his Peace Corps service double as an internship for his graduate studies in education. "A Year" is written and read by Jordan Earl, who served as Peace Corps Volunteer in Uzbekistan from 2001 to 2004. As a Master's International program participant, Jordan let his Peace Corps service double as an internship for his graduate studies in education. "A Year" is written and read by Jordan Earl, who served as Peace Corps Volunteer in Uzbekistan from 2001 to 2004. As a Master's International program participant, Jordan let his Peace Corps service double as an internship for his graduate studies in education. For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Uzbekistan, Tashkent, autumn, winter, spring, summer, time, Sufi, mausoleum, Russian http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-10-18-07Kelley.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-10-18-07Kelley.mp3 Thu, 18 Oct 2007 9:00:00 -0500 5:23 "Enough to Make Your Head Spin" is written and read by Elizabeth (Vernon) Kelley, who was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Bulgaria from 2003 to 2005. "I'll have coffee," I tell the waitress at a cafe during my first week in Bulgaria. She shakes her head from side to side. "OK, tea," I say, thinking that maybe there's something wrong with the coffee machine. Again, she shakes her head. "Um ... cola?" Once more, she shakes her head." "Enough to Make Your Head Spin" is written and read by Elizabeth (Vernon) Kelley, who was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Bulgaria from 2003 to 2005. "I'll have coffee," I tell the waitress at a cafe during my first week in Bulgaria. She shakes her head from side to side. "OK, tea," I say, thinking that maybe there's something wrong with the coffee machine. Again, she shakes her head. "Um ... cola?" Once more, she shakes her head." "Enough to Make Your Head Spin" is written and read by Elizabeth (Vernon) Kelley, who was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Bulgaria from 2003 to 2005. "I'll have coffee," I tell the waitress at a cafe during my first week in Bulgaria. She shakes her head from side to side. "OK, tea," I say, thinking that maybe there's something wrong with the coffee machine. Again, she shakes her head. "Um ... cola?" Once more, she shakes her head." For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Bulgaria, communication http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-10-11-07Iams1.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-10-11-07Iams1.mp3 Thu, 11 Oct 2007 9:00:00 -0500 9:11 "Waking Up, Stepping Out" is written and read by Steve Iams, who was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Nepal from 2003 to 2004. "I wake to chattering voices, a bus horn, bells ringing, an old man with a hacking cough, the squeak of a rusty latch opening across the hallway. A year ago, any of these noises would have been a disturbance, but now the morning ensemble is simply a part of my day." "Waking Up, Stepping Out" is written and read by Steve Iams, who was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Nepal from 2003 to 2004. "I wake to chattering voices, a bus horn, bells ringing, an old man with a hacking cough, the squeak of a rusty latch opening across the hallway. A year ago, any of these noises would have been a disturbance, but now the morning ensemble is simply a part of my day." "Waking Up, Stepping Out" is written and read by Steve Iams, who was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Nepal from 2003 to 2004. "I wake to chattering voices, a bus horn, bells ringing, an old man with a hacking cough, the squeak of a rusty latch opening across the hallway. A year ago, any of these noises would have been a disturbance, but now the morning ensemble is simply a part of my day." For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Nepal, Kathmandu, Namaste, village life http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-10-04-07Troxell.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-10-04-07Troxell.mp3 Thu, 4 Oct 2007 9:00:00 -0500 6:04 "How Does One Spell Happiness in Paraguay?" is written and read by Jane Troxell, who was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Paraguay from 1999 to 2001. "All Peace Corps Volunteers who come to serve in Paraguay arrive thinking that, by the end of their service, they will achieve their dreams of speaking fluent Spanish at the drop of a sombrero-or hat." "How Does One Spell Happiness in Paraguay?" is written and read by Jane Troxell, who was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Paraguay from 1999 to 2001. "All Peace Corps Volunteers who come to serve in Paraguay arrive thinking that, by the end of their service, they will achieve their dreams of speaking fluent Spanish at the drop of a sombrero-or hat." "How Does One Spell Happiness in Paraguay?" is written and read by Jane Troxell, who was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Paraguay from 1999 to 2001. "All Peace Corps Volunteers who come to serve in Paraguay arrive thinking that, by the end of their service, they will achieve their dreams of speaking fluent Spanish at the drop of a sombrero-or hat." For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Paraguay, Spanish, Guarani, language http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-09-27-07Arrington.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-09-27-07Arrington.mp3 Thu, 27 Sep 2007 9:00:00 -0500 8:14 "Angel" is written and read by Barbara Arrington, who was a Peace Corps Volunteer in South Africa from 2002 to 2004. "I awoke to the sounds of singing and the pounding of feet. The beautiful yet haunting sound of voices in harmony moved closer as men and women paraded down the red dirt road in a Saturday ceremony for the dead." "Angel" is written and read by Barbara Arrington, who was a Peace Corps Volunteer in South Africa from 2002 to 2004. "I awoke to the sounds of singing and the pounding of feet. The beautiful yet haunting sound of voices in harmony moved closer as men and women paraded down the red dirt road in a Saturday ceremony for the dead." "Angel" is written and read by Barbara Arrington, who was a Peace Corps Volunteer in South Africa from 2002 to 2004. "I awoke to the sounds of singing and the pounding of feet. The beautiful yet haunting sound of voices in harmony moved closer as men and women paraded down the red dirt road in a Saturday ceremony for the dead." For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, South Africa, HIV, AIDS, teach, lifeskills http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-09-20-07Koehler.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-09-20-07Koehler.mp3 Thu, 20 Sep 2007 9:00:00 -0500 6:43 "One Step at a Time" is written and read by Fred Koehler, who was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Togo from 2002 to 2004. "The people of my village face many problems, including an AIDS epidemic and scarce supplies of clean water. In addition, there are few jobs here, other than farming or selling what the farmers have grown at the market. It is with these problems in mind that I work." "One Step at a Time" is written and read by Fred Koehler, who was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Togo from 2002 to 2004. "The people of my village face many problems, including an AIDS epidemic and scarce supplies of clean water. In addition, there are few jobs here, other than farming or selling what the farmers have grown at the market. It is with these problems in mind that I work." "One Step at a Time" is written and read by Fred Koehler, who was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Togo from 2002 to 2004. "The people of my village face many problems, including an AIDS epidemic and scarce supplies of clean water. In addition, there are few jobs here, other than farming or selling what the farmers have grown at the market. It is with these problems in mind that I work." For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Togo, West Africa, gongoliers, gong, BlittaGare http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-09-13-07TKwok.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-09-13-07TKwok.mp3 Thu, 13 Sep 2007 9:00:00 -0500 4:42 "Hey, Driver!" is written and read by Thalia Kwok, who was a Peace Corps Volunteer in China from 2005 to 2007. "I grew up in a small city in a state that many people know very little about - Tulsa, Oklahoma...When the opportunity came along with the Peace Corps to return to the place of my heritage-the place my ancestors called home-the decision was easy." "Hey, Driver!" is written and read by Thalia Kwok, who was a Peace Corps Volunteer in China from 2005 to 2007. "I grew up in a small city in a state that many people know very little about - Tulsa, Oklahoma...When the opportunity came along with the Peace Corps to return to the place of my heritage-the place my ancestors called home-the decision was easy." "Hey, Driver!" is written and read by Thalia Kwok, who was a Peace Corps Volunteer in China from 2005 to 2007. "I grew up in a small city in a state that many people know very little about - Tulsa, Oklahoma...When the opportunity came along with the Peace Corps to return to the place of my heritage-the place my ancestors called home-the decision was easy." For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, China, taxi driver http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-09-06-07KJackson.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-09-06-07KJackson.mp3 Thu, 06 Sep 2007 9:00:00 -0500 6:50 This summer World Wise Schools is celebrating folk tales from around the world. Today's tale, How the First Coconut Came to Efate, comes from Vanuatu. It was first told to us by Kara Jackson who was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Vanuatu from 1997 to 1999, and today's podcast is read by Kris Kerecman, who served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in the Philippines from 2004 to 2006. This summer World Wise Schools is celebrating folk tales from around the world. Today's tale, How the First Coconut Came to Efate, comes from Vanuatu. It was first told to us by Kara Jackson who was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Vanuatu from 1997 to 1999, and today's podcast is read by Kris Kerecman, who served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in the Philippines from 2004 to 2006. "How the First Coconut Came to Efate" is told by Kara Jackson, Peace Corps Volunteer, Vanuatu, 1997 to 1999. Kara taught math at Onesua High School on the island of Efate. Her student Amineo Rarua collected this tale from her grandmother, Tourmet John. For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Efate, Vanuatu, school, folk tale, serpent, forest, coconut http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-08-30-07Derosa.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-08-30-07Derosa.mp3 Thu, 30 Aug 2007 9:00:00 -0500 13:44 This summer World Wise Schools is celebrating folk tales from around the world. Today's tale, Ivan the Fool, comes from Russia. It was first told to us by Roseann De Rosa who was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Russia from 1996 to 1998, and today's podcast is read by David Donaldson, who served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Slovakia from 1998 to 2001. This summer World Wise Schools is celebrating folk tales from around the world. Today's tale, Ivan the Fool, comes from Russia. It was first told to us by Roseann De Rosa who was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Russia from 1996 to 1998, and today's podcast is read by David Donaldson, who served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Slovakia from 1998 to 2001. "Ivan the Fool" is told by Roseann De Rosa, Peace Corps Volunteer, Russia, 1996 to 1998. Roseann taught eighth grade English at a public school in Yekaterinburg, in the Ural Mountains. "One day I asked the students to tell me a story they could act out. The students were laughing very hard as they told this tale," she reports. This story stresses the virtues of hard work and helping one another, especially when there is a problem. For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Russia, school, folk tale, frog, Ivan the Fool, czar, czarina http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-08-23-07Price.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-08-23-07Price.mp3 Thu, 23 Aug 2007 9:00:00 -0500 8:16 This summer World Wise Schools is celebrating folk tales from around the world. Today's tale, Wings on Her Feet, comes from Haiti. It was first told to us by Adam Price who was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Haiti from 1996 to 1998, and today's podcast is read by Amy Clark, who served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Nepal from 2003 to 2004. This summer World Wise Schools is celebrating folk tales from around the world. Today's tale, Wings on Her Feet, comes from Haiti. It was first told to us by Adam Price who was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Haiti from 1996 to 1998, and today's podcast is read by Amy Clark, who served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Nepal from 2003 to 2004. "Wings on Her Feet" is told by Adam Price, Peace Corps Volunteer, Haiti, 1996–1998. According to Adam, "Wings on Her Feet" is a favorite of many Haitians. For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Haiti, school, folk tale, donkey, crab, Touloulou, Madame Charity http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-08-16-07Acree.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-08-16-07Acree.mp3 Thu, 16 Aug 2007 9:00:00 -0500 9:32 This summer World Wise Schools is celebrating folk tales from around the world. Today's tale, The Talking Goat, comes from Liberia. It was first told to us by John Acree who was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Liberia from 1983 to 1985, and today's podcast is read by Roger Hirschland, who served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Sierra Leonne from 1965 to 1967. This summer World Wise Schools is celebrating folk tales from around the world. Today's tale, The Talking Goat, comes from Liberia. It was first told to us by John Acree who was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Liberia from 1983 to 1985, and today's podcast is read by Roger Hirschland, who served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Sierra Leonne from 1965 to 1967. "The Talking Goat" is told by John Acree, Peace Corps Volunteer, Liberia, 1983-1985. For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Liberia, school, folk tale, goat, Tugba, fortune, talking goat http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-07-26-07Mago1.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-07-26-07Mago1.mp3 Thu, 26 Jul 2007 9:00:00 -0500 7:15 This summer World Wise Schools is celebrating folk tales from around the world. Today's tale, The Legend of St. Anne's Lake, comes from Romania. It was first told to us by Anna Mago who was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Romania from 1996 to 1998, and on today's podcast is read by Riley Graebner, who served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Romania from 2003 to 2005. This summer World Wise Schools is celebrating folk tales from around the world. Today's tale, The Legend of St. Anne's Lake, comes from Romania. It was first told to us by Anna Mago who was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Romania from 1996 to 1998, and on today's podcast is read by Riley Graebner, who served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Romania from 2003 to 2005. "The Legend of St. Anne's Lake" is told by Anna Mago (Peace Corps Volunteer, Romania, 1996-1998). "My student, Imola, told me the legend of St. Anne's Lake while we were camping there on a very rainy weekend," said Anna. "We were stuck in an orange tent, trying to find things to do, when Imola asked me, 'Have you ever heard the legend?'" For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Romania, school, folk tale, St. Anne's Lake, Lord, Budos, Balvanyos, king, brothers, maiden, dragon, swans http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-07-19-07Valencia.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-07-19-07Valencia.mp3 Thu, 19 Jul 2007 9:00:00 -0500 6:34 This summer World Wise Schools is celebrating folk tales from around the world. Today's tale, Abegaz and the Lion, comes from Ethiopia. It was first told to us by Shannon Valencia who was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ethiopia from 1997 to 1999, and on today's podcast is read by Burgundie Johnson, who served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Mali from 2003 to 2005. This summer World Wise Schools is celebrating folk tales from around the world. Today's tale, Abegaz and the Lion, comes from Ethiopia. It was first told to us by Shannon Valencia who was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ethiopia from 1997 to 1999, and on today's podcast is read by Burgundie Johnson, who served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Mali from 2003 to 2005. "Abegaz and the Lion" is told by Shannon Valencia (Peace Corps Volunteer, Ethiopia, 1997-1999). "A friend told me this folk tale while we were discussing our respective cultures. It is a favorite tale among Ethiopians," says Shannon, who taught ninth-grade English in Morsito. "The women, especially, love this tale. Much like Meseletch, they work very hard and are responsible for cooking, cleaning, caring for the children, farming, feeding the animals, and collecting the firewood." For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Ethiopia, school, folk tale, lion, abegaz, lion's tail, healer, Meseletch http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-07-12-07Petersen.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-07-12-07Petersen.mp3 Thu, 12 Jul 2007 9:00:00 -0500 5:36 This summer World Wise Schools is celebrating folk tales from around the world. Today's tale, The Khan's Robes, comes from Uzbekistan. It was first told to us by Marilyn Peterson who was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Uzbekistan from 1997 to 2000, and on today's podcast is read by David Fossum, who served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Turkmenistan from 2004 to 2006. This summer World Wise Schools is celebrating folk tales from around the world. Today's tale, The Khan's Robes, comes from Uzbekistan. It was first told to us by Marilyn Peterson who was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Uzbekistan from 1997 to 2000, and on today's podcast is read by David Fossum, who served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Turkmenistan from 2004 to 2006. "The Khan's Robes" is told by Marilyn Petersen (Peace Corps Volunteer, Uzbekistan, 1997-2000). "I asked my students to collect folk stories from their parents and grandparents, and together, we translated the stories from Uzbek into English. They were excited because learning the language became a real discovery for them. It provided a link between their own family history and English, the language of the 'modern' world." For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Uzbekistan, stories, school, folk tale, khan, robes, weaver, fabric http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-07-05-07Wasserman.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-07-05-07Wasserman.mp3 Thu, 04 Jul 2007 9:00:00 -0500 9:52 This summer World Wise Schools is celebrating folk tales from around the world. Today's tale, The Calabash Princess, comes from Niger. It was first told to us by Melanie Wasserman who was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Niger from 1994 to 1996, and on today's podcast is read by Vivian Nguyen, who served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Niger from 2003 to 2005. This summer World Wise Schools is celebrating folk tales from around the world. Today's tale, The Calabash Princess, comes from Niger. It was first told to us by Melanie Wasserman who was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Niger from 1994 to 1996, and on today's podcast is read by Vivian Nguyen, who served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Niger from 2003 to 2005. "The Calabash Princess" is told by Melanie Wasserman (Peace Corps Volunteer, Niger, 1994-1996). "The Tuareg people told me this tale," says Melanie, who worked as a nutritionist in the village of Azerori. "'The Calabash Princess' was the only tale that I heard in Azerori. It was told over and over again while I drank tea under the starry sky." For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Niger, Africa, stories, school, folk tale, calabash, princess http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-06-28-07Nibbelink.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-06-28-07Nibbelink.mp3 Thu, 28 June 2007 9:00:00 -0500 7:51 This summer World Wise Schools celebrates folk tales from around the world. This folktale comes from Eritrea and is called "The Center of the Earth." It was first told to the Peace Corps by Herman Nibbelink, who was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Eritrea from 1962-1964. The story is read by Jahleezah Eskew. This summer World Wise Schools celebrates folk tales from around the world. This folktale comes from Eritrea and is called "The Center of the Earth." It was first told to the Peace Corps by Herman Nibbelink, who was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Eritrea from 1962-1964. The story is read by Jahleezah Eskew. "The Center of the Earth" is told by Herman Nibbelink (Peace Corps Volunteer, Eritrea, 1962–1964). Herman taught seventh- and eighth-grade English at Adi Quala Middle School. He credits his student Araia Asefaw with the riddle upon which "The Center of the Earth" is based. "Riddling duels were very popular among my students and neighbors," says Herman. "Someone would challenge an opponent with the question, 'Whose question first, yours or mine?' and the games would begin." For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Eritrea, Africa, stories, school, folk tale, farming, drought, milk, grain, animals http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-06-21-07Peck1.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-06-21-07Peck1.mp3 Thu, 21 June 2007 9:00:00 -0500 6:08 This summer World Wise Schools celebrates folk tales from around the world. The first in this series comes from Ghana and is called "The Stealing of the Drum." It was first told to the Peace Corps by William H. Peck and is read by Melissa Morales, both of whom were Peace Corps Volunteers in Ghana. This summer World Wise Schools celebrates folk tales from around the world. The first in this series comes from Ghana and is called "The Stealing of the Drum." It was first told to the Peace Corps by William H. Peck and is read by Melissa Morales, both of whom were Peace Corps Volunteers in Ghana. "After installing a new water pump in a neighboring village, my wife and I visited the village of Nsawkaw," says author William H. Peck. "There, the chief of the village, Nana Twum Barima, invited us to attend a festival commemorating the 'stealing of the drums from the animals.' He then told us the story upon which 'The Stealing of the Drums' is based." "'The Stealing of the Drums' illustrates the reverence that Ghanaians have for drums," William adds. "They believe that drums are magical." For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Ghana, Africa, stories, school, folk tale, drums, stealing, stealing of the drums, animals http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-06-14-07Jessica1.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-06-14-07Jessica1.mp3 Thu, 14 June 2007 9:00:00 -0500 5:01 Once a year, a few U.S. classrooms get to talk with a Peace Corps Volunteer by telephone, because they've been communicating throughout the year with a Volunteer in the field. We've recorded some of those conversations. Today, Lakeview Elementary School, in Solon, Iowa speaks with Jessica, a Peace Corps Volunteer serving in the Morocco. Once a year, a few U.S. classrooms get to talk with a Peace Corps Volunteer by telephone, because they've been communicating throughout the year with a Volunteer in the field. We've recorded some of those conversations. Today, Lakeview Elementary School, in Solon, Iowa speaks with Jessica, a Peace Corps Volunteer serving in the Morocco. "Living in another culture has definitely helped me, just in the past six months, understand America better. I think that when I come back and live in America I will be more aware of what our culture is." For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Morocco, stories, interview, Lakeview Elementary School, Lakeview, Lakeview Elementary, Elementary, Iowa, Solon, student, students, school http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-06-07-07Marshall.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-06-07-07Marshall.mp3 Thu, 07 June 2007 9:00:00 -0500 5:01 Once a year, a few U.S. classrooms get to talk with a Peace Corps Volunteer by telephone, because they've been communicating throughout the year with a Volunteer in the field. We've recorded some of those conversations. Today, Hinsdale Central High School, in Hinsdale, Illinois speaks with Colleen Marshall, a Peace Corps Volunteer serving in the Kyrgyz Republic. Once a year, a few U.S. classrooms get to talk with a Peace Corps Volunteer by telephone, because they've been communicating throughout the year with a Volunteer in the field. We've recorded some of those conversations. Today, Hinsdale Central High School, in Hinsdale, Illinois speaks with Colleen Marshall, a Peace Corps Volunteer serving in the Kyrgyz Republic. "Have you ever been bride kidnapped? I have been asked many, many times...it's happened ever since day one, so I'm very used to that-the proposal." For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Kyrgyz Republic, Kyrgystan, stories, interview, Hinsdale Central High School, Hinsdale, Illinois, student, students, school, typical day http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-05-31-07Darr.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-05-31-07Darr.mp3 Thu, 31 May 2007 9:00:00 -0500 6:22 Once a year, a few U.S. classrooms get to talk with a Peace Corps Volunteer by telephone, because they've been communicating throughout the year with a Volunteer in the field. We've recorded some of those conversations. Today, St. Mary's Catholic School, in Clyde, Ohio speaks with Gregory Darr, a Peace Corps Volunteer serving in Mali. Once a year, a few U.S. classrooms get to talk with a Peace Corps Volunteer by telephone, because they've been communicating throughout the year with a Volunteer in the field. We've recorded some of those conversations. Today, St. Mary's Catholic School, in Clyde, Ohio speaks with Gregory Darr, a Peace Corps Volunteer serving in Mali. "The city of Djenne is famous for its mud mosque. I know some people who went to the re-mudding which is a yearly event during the rainy season." For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Mali, Djenne, mosque, Islam, stories, interview, St. Mary's Catholic School, Clyde, Ohio, student, students, school, typical day http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-05-24-07Smith.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-05-24-07Smith.mp3 Thu, 24 May 2007 9:00:00 -0500 6:28 Once a year, a few U.S. classrooms get to talk with a Peace Corps Volunteer by telephone, because they've been communicating throughout the year with a Volunteer in the field. We've recorded some of those conversations. Today, Topeka Collegiate School, in Topeka, Kansas, speaks with David Smith, a former Peace Corps Volunteer who once served in the Dominican Republic. Once a year, a few U.S. classrooms get to talk with a Peace Corps Volunteer by telephone, because they've been communicating throughout the year with a Volunteer in the field. We've recorded some of those conversations. Today, Topeka Collegiate School, in Topeka, Kansas, speaks with David Smith, a former Peace Corps Volunteer who once served in the Dominican Republic. "They have this thing called La bandera Dominicana which is basically the Dominican flag. It's kind of the typical meal... rice, beans and sauteed chicken." For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Dominican Republic, stories, interview, Topeka Collegiate School, Topeka, Kansas, student, students, school, typical day http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-05-17-07Michael1.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-05-17-07Michael1.mp3 Thu, 17 May 2007 9:00:00 -0500 7:15 Once a year, a few Peace Corps Volunteers get to talk by telephone with U.S. classrooms they've been communicating with. We've recorded some of those conversations. In this podcast, Maumee Valley Country Day School in Toledo, OH, speaks with Michael Thoms, a Peace Corps Volunteer currently serving in Mauritania. Once a year, a few Peace Corps Volunteers get to talk by telephone with U.S. classrooms they've been communicating with. We've recorded some of those conversations. In this podcast, Maumee Valley Country Day School in Toledo, OH, speaks with Michael Thoms, a Peace Corps Volunteer currently serving in Mauritania. "You come across days here where actual Mauritanians will go to you and say, 'Boy, it's really hot today.' Those are days you don't really want to be outside, or inside, or anywhere." For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Mauritania, Africa, stories, interview, Maumee Valley Country Day School, Maumee, Maumee Valley, Toledo, Ohio, student, students, school, typical day, America http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-05-10-07Holloway3.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-05-10-07Holloway3.mp3 Thu, 10 May 2007 9:00:00 -0500 14:35 Kris Holloway, a Peace Corps Volunteer who served in Mali from 1989 to 1991, wrote the memoir of her service nearly 15 years later. The book, Monique and the Mango Rains, tells the story of Kris's friend and co-worker Monique, a mid-wife in a small, Malian village. Amy Clark, a Peace Corps Volunteer who served in Nepal from 2003 to 2004, interviewed Kris about the book and learning the craft of writing. Kris Holloway, a Peace Corps Volunteer who served in Mali from 1989 to 1991, wrote the memoir of her service nearly 15 years later. The book, Monique and the Mango Rains, tells the story of Kris's friend and co-worker Monique, a mid-wife in a small, Malian village. Amy Clark, a Peace Corps Volunteer who served in Nepal from 2003 to 2004, interviewed Kris about the book and learning the craft of writing. "I wanted to make sure that the story I was telling of Monique actually illuminated some greater truths. There are not that many books written by or about Africa women. So I knew that I didn't want to portray something that was so unique that it didn't illuminate greater truths. And I thought it did, but I did a lot of research around social networks, and women's health, and international development to make sure I was getting at something deeper." For more on Kris and Monique: www.moniquemangorains.com To listen to Kris read from her book: www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/ Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Mali, Africa, interview, Kris, Holloway, Kris Holloway, Monique, Monique and the Mango Rains, Mango Rains, writing, students, literary ventures fund http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-05-03-07Heather1.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-05-03-07Heather1.mp3 Thu, 03 May 2007 9:00:00 -0500 9:04 Once a year, a few Peace Corps Volunteers get to talk by telephone with U.S. classrooms they've been communicating with. We've recorded some of those conversations. In this podcast, Smith College Campus School in Northampton, MA, speaks with Heather Rice, a Peace Corps Volunteer currently serving in Uganda. Once a year, a few Peace Corps Volunteers get to talk by telephone with U.S. classrooms they've been communicating with. We've recorded some of those conversations. In this podcast, Smith College Campus School in Northampton, MA, speaks with Heather Rice, a Peace Corps Volunteer currently serving in Uganda. "They [Heather's Ugandan students] also didn't know what pets were. So we had to explain to them about the idea of having a pet. ... Many of them you'll see in your letters, they're asking in their letters why you would have a dog or pet like that, or a bird or whatever pet you have, when you could have a cow or pig or something that gives you milk or eggs or some product like that that's useful." For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Uganda, Africa, stories, interview, Smith College Campus School, Northampton, Massachusetts, projects, student, students, school http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-04-26-07Kristi1.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-04-26-07Kristi1.mp3 Thu, 26 Apr 2007 9:00:00 -0500 6:51 Once a year, a few Peace Corps Volunteers get to talk by telephone with U.S. classrooms they've been communicating with. We've recorded some of those conversations. In this podcast, Kingsland Elementary School in Kingsland, GA, speaks with Kristi White, a Peace Corps Volunteer currently serving in South Africa. Once a year, a few Peace Corps Volunteers get to talk by telephone with U.S. classrooms they've been communicating with. We've recorded some of those conversations. In this podcast, Kingsland Elementary School in Kingsland, GA, speaks with Kristi White, a Peace Corps Volunteer currently serving in South Africa. "I really believe in what Peace Corps does. I think it's a great way to bring skills from other places into places that needs skills. And it's a great thing to show the world that America can be peaceful and that America has great people who live there and want to help the rest of the world." For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, South Africa, Africa, stories, interview, Kingsland Elementary School, Kingsland, Georgia, HIV-AIDs, projects, student, students, elementary school http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-04-20-07Starks.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-04-20-07Starks.mp3 Fri, 20 Apr 2007 9:00:00 -0500 9:54 Once a year, a few Peace Corps Volunteers get to talk by telephone with U.S. classrooms they've been communicating with. We've recorded some of those conversations. In this podcast, the International Club in McCutcheon High School in Lafayette, IN, speaks with Michael Starks, a Peace Corps Volunteer currently serving at a deaf school in Kenya. Once a year, a few Peace Corps Volunteers get to talk by telephone with U.S. classrooms they've been communicating with. We've recorded some of those conversations. In this podcast, the International Club in McCutcheon High School in Lafayette, IN, speaks with Michael Starks, a Peace Corps Volunteer currently serving at a deaf school in Kenya. "Because of signing, I really use my whole body... even when I talk to hearing people now, I make faces, I act out things, and people love it-it's an amazing way to communicate." For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Kenya, stories, interview, McCutcheon High School, International Club, Indiana, Lafayette, deaf school, deaf, sign language, HIV-AIDs, projects, student, students, high school http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-04-12-07Andrew1.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-04-12-07Andrew1.mp3 Thu, 12 Apr 2007 9:00:00 -0500 7:41 Once a year, a few Peace Corps Volunteers get to talk by telephone with U.S. classrooms they've been communicating with. We've recorded some of those conversations. In this podcast, the Henry Street School for International Studies in New York City, speaks with Andrew Welsh, a Peace Corps Volunteer currently serving in Morocco. Once a year, a few Peace Corps Volunteers get to talk by telephone with U.S. classrooms they've been communicating with. We've recorded some of those conversations. In this podcast, the Henry Street School for International Studies in New York City, speaks with Andrew Welsh, a Peace Corps Volunteer currently serving in Morocco. "I wear sandals. It's warm all year round so ... sneakers are not necessary. Sandals are much cooler. But there's also a culture reason. When you go into homes it's appropriate to take off your shoes. Sandals are a whole lot easier to remove and put back on." For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Morocco, stories, interview, Henry Street, International Studies, New York, Ramadan, Islam, Muslim, sneakers, religion, projects, student, students, high school http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-04-05-07AaronGina1.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-04-05-07AaronGina1.mp3 Thu, 05 Apr 2007 9:00:00 -0500 5:41 Once a year, a few Peace Corps Volunteers get to talk by telephone with U.S. classrooms they've been communicating with. We've recorded some of those conversations. In this podcast, Braddock Elementary School in Annandale, Virginia, speaks with Aaron and Gina Darty, a married couple currently serving in Ecuador. Once a year, a few Peace Corps Volunteers get to talk by telephone with U.S. classrooms they've been communicating with. We've recorded some of those conversations. In this podcast, Braddock Elementary School in Annandale, Virginia, speaks with Aaron and Gina Darty, a married couple currently serving in Ecuador. "In the elementary school they wear tan pants with red sweaters unless they wear the traditional native clothing which is really ornate hand-embroided dresses and shirts with gold beads." For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Ecuador, stories, school, interview, conversation, correspond, communicate, match, braddock, braddock elementary school, elementary school http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-03-29-07Holloway2.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-03-29-07Holloway2.mp3 Thu, 29 Mar 2007 9:00:00 -0500 11:06 Kris reveals the traditions surround death in her African village through a compassionate and personal narrative. Kris reveals the traditions surround death in her African village through a compassionate and personal narrative. "The airy hollow sound of balafons and earthy beat of drums had started at 4 a.m. Monique explained that Nampossela's oldest woman, one of the Kelema clan, had died in the night." For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Mali, stories http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-03-22-07Ross2.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-03-22-07Ross2.mp3 Thu, 22 Mar 2007 9:00:00 -0500 6:12 Kimberly visits her friends family and the village is surprised by her appearance. Kimberly visits her friends family and the village is surprised by her appearance. "As soon as we arrived at the circle of huts belonging to his family, a group of young neighbors crowded around me just to stare at the whiteness of my skin, the light blue in my eyes, the dark blond curls in my hair, and the jeans covering my legs." For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Guinea, stories http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-03-15-07Iams2.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-03-15-07Iams2.mp3 Thu, 15 Mar 2007 9:00:00 -0500 8:00 Hanging out with a neighbor, Steve gets an idea that will improve the health and well-being of the women in his village. Hanging out with a neighbor, Steve gets an idea that will improve the health and well-being of the women in his village. I was sitting outside talking with Kumar when Kumar's wife rushed out of the kitchen onto the porch, a plume of black smoke following close behind her. She was coughing violently and her eyes were watering, stinging red from the smoke. I thought maybe the house was on fire. "Is she all right?" I asked Kumar. "She's just cooking lunch," he said. For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Nepal, stories http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-03-08-07Wysopal2.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-03-08-07Wysopal2.mp3 Thu, 08 Mar 2007 9:00:00 -0500 4:58 Spend a typical day with a Peace Corps Niger Volunteer. Then wonder which reality is real? Her life in the United States or her life in Niger? Spend a typical day with a Peace Corps Niger Volunteer. Then wonder which reality is real? Her life in the United States or her life in Niger? "I live in a village in Niger, in West Africa. Often when people think of Africa they think of exotic images they've seen in photographs and amazing tales they've read about in books. However, living in a small West African village as a Peace Corps Volunteer, I find that my daily life in Niger is the reality while life in the U.S. is just a dream. It is just too far away and too alien to me now. Let me explain." For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Niger, stories http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-03-01-07Holloway1.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-03-01-07Holloway1.mp3 Thu, 01 Mar 2007 9:00:00 -0500 7:41 Excerpted from Kris Holloway's memoir, this audio story paints a vivid picture of the social environment and health issues that germinate from merely a morning of weighing babies. Excerpted from Kris Holloway's memoir, this audio story paints a vivid picture of the social environment and health issues that germinate from merely a morning of weighing babies. Excerpt from "Monique and the Mango Rains: Two Years With a Midwife in Mali" by Kris Holloway. "Monique opened her tin trunk and took out the scale, a round disk like a clock face, marked off in kilograms, with a steel ring to hang it from. The scale reminded me of something from a corner grocery store in my childhood, only this one had a sling rather than a tray dangling from it. I took it from her and stood on a chair to suspend it from a hook near the doorframe. I attached the newly washed cloth harness (a frightened babe had wet it last week) as Monique got out a packet of blank charts for new arrivals. A chart recorded a child's progress—or decline—in the first years of life. Mothers were gathering outside. It was time to begin weighing babies." For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Mali, stories http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-02-22-07Brazaitis2.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-02-22-07Brazaitis2.mp3 Thu, 22 Feb 2007 9:00:00 -0500 2:40 A blend of childhood and Peace Corps service creates a stirring poem. A blend of thechildhood and Peace Corps service creates a stirring poem. "My father laughs when I tell him how in Santa Cruz Verapaz men quit work at noon and after lunch play soccer until dusk." For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Guatemala, stories http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-02-15-07Davis2.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-02-15-07Davis2.mp3 Thu, 15 Feb 2007 9:00:00 -0500 4:04 Shawn and his Peace Corps trainees delve into the culture of Mali through its language and its people. Shawn and his Peace Corps trainees delve into the culture of Mali through its language and its people. "My Peace Corps training in the West African nation of Mali passed in a flurry of activity—and countless hours of training in two of Mali's several languages, Bambara and Fulani." For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Mali, stories http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-02-08-07Iams1.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-02-08-07Iams1.mp3 Thu, 08 Feb 2007 9:00:00 -0500 8:11 Steve thought troubles with his name were over when his host family gave him a Nepalese name. He was right. Sort of. Steve thought troubles with his name were over when his host family gave him a Nepalese name. He was right. Sort of. "My name is Steve Iams. It is a name that has caused problems for me wherever I go in the world. It used to be my last name that caused me trouble. No one could pronounce it correctly: Yams, Jams, Eeams, Aims...there were all kinds of unpleasant variations. Then, along came the dog food." For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Nepal, stories http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-02-01-07Troxell2.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-02-01-07Troxell2.mp3 Thu, 02 Feb 2007 9:00:00 -0500 4:22 Jane describes a typical day in her small Paraguayan town, focus on how rain and access to clean water affect her life and the lives of those around her. Jane describes a typical day in her small Paraguayan town, focus on how rain and access to clean water affect her life and the lives of those around her. "It's cold today and raining. I am cooking with rainwater culled from the bucket I stuck out in the front yard. Pasta and beans, a flour tortilla. Simple stuff. Some cocido tea with powdered milk and a touch of honey that my friend Señora Benicia cultivates down the road." For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Paraguay, stories http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-01-25-07Vernon2.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-01-25-07Vernon2.mp3 Thu, 25 Jan 2007 9:00:00 -0500 6:30 There seems to be an unusually high number of customs and traditions relating to health in Bulgaria. One in particular leaves Elizabeth fit to be tied. There seems to be an unusually high number of customs and traditions relating to health in Bulgaria. One in particular leaves Elizabeth fit to be tied. "Many customs and traditions in Bulgaria are related to hopes for good health. When you make a toast, you say "Na zdrave," or "To health." On your birthday, friends, colleagues, and even perfect strangers tell you "to be full of life and health." For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Bulgaria, stories http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-01-18-07Ross1.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-01-18-07Ross1.mp3 Thu, 18 Jan 2007 9:00:00 -0500 5:44 How would you feel if a meeting started two hours late? How would you react if the bus you were riding broke down and took five hours to fix? Kimberly Ross writes about cultural differences between the United States and Guinea, the concept of time in particular. How would you feel if a meeting started two hours late? How would you react if the bus you were riding broke down and took five hours to fix? Kimberly Ross writes about cultural differences between the United States and Guinea, the concept of time in particular. "Upon arriving in my village, I needed to learn the greetings in the indigenous language, Malinke. Unfortunately this wasn't as simple as "Hello, how are you?" and responding "I'm fine," as we do in the United States. Among the Malinke people, it is proper to ask at least five questions when you greet someone." For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Guinea, stories http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-01-11-07Bachechi1.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-01-11-07Bachechi1.mp3 Thu, 11 Jan 2007 9:00:00 -0500 4:37 Carla Bachechi tells the Macedonia folk tale of Fate vs. Mind settling an age-old argument. Carla Bachechi tells the Macedonia folk tale of Fate vs. Mind settling an age-old argument. "Once upon at time on a high mountain somewhere in Macedonia, Fate and Mind crossed paths. As is true of most fictional, supernatural beings, they were proud and stubborn, and so they began to argue about who was more important." For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Macedonia, stories http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-01-04-07Gessell.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-01-04-07Gessell.mp3 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 9:00:00 -0500 6:38 Bibliophile and Peace Corps Volunteer Donna Gessell enters a culture where curling up with a good book is seen as antisocial behavior. Bibliophile and Peace Corps Volunteer Donna Gessell enters a culture where curling up with a good book is seen as antisocial behavior. "It is no wonder that, when my house accidentally caught fire, the first items the Fijians rushed to save were the books. They knew what was important to me. Despite the almost irreplaceable pieces of Fijian tapa cloth and a war club hanging in the house, they reached for my books first. They recognized my values even though they did not share them." For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Fiji, stories http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-12-21-06Orth1.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-12-21-06Orth1.mp3 Thu, 21 Dec 2006 9:00:00 -0500 9:05 Maureen Orth returns to her village and school in Colombia after more than 25 years. Maureen Orth returns to her village and school in Colombia after more than 25 years. "My Medellin has never been like the headlines that have been flashing round the world for a decade. The gentle "city of eternal spring," the capital of the department of Antioquia, that I lived in and cherished for two years in the Sixties as a Peace Corps Volunteer, has been morphed into a violent and bloodthirsty symbol of illicit drug-dealing—where bombs and kidnappings have replaced conservative Catholicism and the Antioquenos' long held reputation for entrepreneurial fervor." For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Colombia, stories http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-12-14-06Fox.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-12-14-06Fox.mp3 Thu, 14 Dec 2006 9:00:00 -0500 3:47 Jill Fox describes the daily patterns to her life in Mali. Jill Fox describes the daily patterns to her life in Mali. "People in Mali like to talk about America. They talk about New York, California, sometimes Texas. They know about Elvis, Madonna, Michael Jackson, and Bob Marley." For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Mali, stories http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-12-07-06Porzucki1.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-12-07-06Porzucki1.mp3 Thu, 07 Dec 2006 9:00:00 -0500 6:38 Nina compares an her average day in Romania as a Peace Corps Volunteer to her normal day in the United States. Nina compares an her average day in Romania as a Peace Corps Volunteer to her normal day in the United States. "It is not uncommon to see a horse and cart maneuvering through the streets of Bucharest, Romania's capital city, with the man driving the cart yakking away on his cell phone." For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Romania, stories http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-11-30-06Clark1.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-11-30-06Clark1.mp3 Thu, 30 Nov 2006 9:00:00 -0500 9:45 Amy and her husband Greg celebrate Christmas in Nepal. Amy and her husband Greg celebrate Christmas in Nepal. "Holidays—that is, holidays familiar and meaningful to me in the United States—during Peace Corps service can make for strange times." For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Nepal, stories http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-11-16-06Phillips1.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-11-16-06Phillips1.mp3 Thu, 16 Nov 2006 9:00:00 -0500 7:34 Jonathan challenges the conventional notion that development and modernization are destroying traditional Mongolian culture. Jonathan challenges the conventional notion that development and modernization are destroying traditional Mongolian culture. "No matter how much an outsider researches and studies another country, it's difficult to really understand what's going on there until you're physically present." For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Mongolia, stories http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-11-09-06Black.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-11-09-06Black.mp3 Thu, 09 Nov 2006 9:00:00 -0500 6:43 Learning to cook in equatorial Africa was difficult for Bonnie, but ultimately rewarding. Learning to cook in equatorial Africa was difficult for Bonnie, but ultimately rewarding. "If you live in Equatorial Africa and you can't afford a refrigerator, you might as well kiss butter good-bye. And fresh milk and cheese and ice cream and cold drinks and last night's leftovers, too, just to name a few." For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Gabon, stories http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-11-02-06Wysopal1.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-11-02-06Wysopal1.mp3 Thu, 02 Nov 2006 9:00:00 -0500 4:15 Buying a horse in Niger is tricky business, especially when the seller goes back on his word. Buying a horse in Niger is tricky business, especially when the seller goes back on his word. "None of my prior knowledge or experience with horses prepared me for shopping for a horse in Niger." For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Niger, stories http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-10-26-06Earl1.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-10-26-06Earl1.mp3 Thu, 26 Oct 2006 9:00:00 -0500 6:57 A complex culture. Two doves trapped in a classroom. An egg. A singularly beautiful day in Uzbekistan. A complex culture. Two doves trapped in a classroom. An egg. A singularly beautiful day in Uzbekistan. "One of the mysteries of living as an outsider in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, involves the attempt to correctly identify social and cultural differences. Volunteers here cannot get by merely by labeling everything as 'other.'" For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, uzbekistan, stories http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-10-19-06Troxell1.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-10-19-06Troxell1.mp3 Thu, 19 Oct 2006 9:00:00 -0500 4:42 Pombero, a mischievous imp, starts off as a laughable fable, but then becomes a real nightmare. But it's nothing that a pack of smokes and a plate of cookies won't cure! Pombero, a mischievous imp, starts off as a laughable fable, but then becomes a real nightmare. But it's nothing that a pack of smokes and a plate of cookies won't cure! "Pombero is a mischievous imp of the night who roams the Paraguayan countryside. His presence explains all the inexplicable things that happen here." For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, paraguay, stories http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-10-12-06Schneller.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-10-12-06Schneller1.mp3 Thu, 5 Oct 2006 9:00:00 -0500 3:45 What is it like to carry 40 liters of water on your head? What is it like to carry 40 liters of water on your head? "When a woman carries water on her head, you see her neck bend outward behind her like a crossbow." For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, bulgaria, stories http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-10-05-06Vernon1.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-10-05-06Vernon1.mp3 Thu, 5 Oct 2006 9:00:00 -0500 5:55 In helping Bulgarians explore U.S. culture, Elizabeth learned more about Bulgarian national pride that she ever expected. And that sometimes the United States really is like the movies. In helping Bulgarians explore U.S. culture, Elizabeth learned more about Bulgarian national pride that she ever expected. And that sometimes the United States really is like the movies. "The Bulgarian boy looked at me out of the corner of his dark eyes as we walked through the town park. He was trying to decide whether to talk to me, but he wasn't sure what to think of me." For more lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, bulgaria, stories http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-9-28-06Davis1.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-9-28-06Davis1.mp3 Thu, 28 Sep 2006 9:00:00 -0500 3:40 Shawn Davis, a Peace Corps Volunteer in Mali, wakes in the middle of the night to the sounds of frantic drumming. Shawn Davis, a Peace Corps Volunteer in Mali, wakes in the middle of the night to the sounds of frantic drumming. "It was a Thursday night and Katibougou was bathed in an eerie blue light of the full moon, which casts midnight shadows and illuminates the town's many pools of stagnant water." For more lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, mali, stories http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-9-21-06Brazaitis1.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-9-21-06Brazaitis1.mp3 Thu, 21 Sep 2006 12:00:00 -0500 9:54 Mark Brazaitis, a Peace Corps Volunteer in Guatemala, talks about his friendship with Pablo. Mark Brazaitis, a Peace Corps Volunteer in Guatemala, talks about his friendship with Pablo. "Pablo and I liked to play "Let's imagine." We'd be walking down the street, a basketball cradled under one of our arms." For more lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, guatemala, service http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-9-14-06Laboe.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-9-14-06Laboe.mp3 Thu, 14 Sep 2006 9:00:00 -0500 6:38 Daniel Laboe, a Peace Corps Volunteer in Papua New Guinea from 1993 to 1995, talks about the attentive stares he gets as he walks to church on Palm Sunday. Daniel Laboe, a Peace Corps Volunteer in Papua New Guinea from 1993 to 1995, talks about the attentive stares he gets as he walks to church on Palm Sunday. "The Sunday morning walk to St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church of Sogeri is two kilometers from my little red house on the Iarowari High School grounds." For more lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, papua new guinea, service http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-8-31-06Karlen.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-8-31-06Karlen.mp3 Thu, 7 Sep 2006 12:00:00 -0500 6:19 Duane Karlen, a Peace Corps Volunteer in Nepal from 1970 to 1972, talks about a moment when East truly met West. Duane Karlen, a Peace Corps Volunteer in Nepal from 1970 to 1972, talks about a moment when East truly met West. "Every student in the class looked up at me, waiting for my answer. The room was quiet, unusually quiet for this group of boisterous 12-year-olds." For more lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, nepal, service