http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/ Peace Corps' Coverdell World Wise Schools provides free educational materials based on the Peace Corps Volunteer experience. Each week 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, water, cross-cultural Peace Corps Stories from around the world written and read by Peace Corps Volunteers Peace Corps Volunteers reflect on the deep connection of water to all aspects of life. 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-PDiCampo.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-PDiCampo.mp3 Monday, 29 March 2009 12:00:00 -0500 11:50 Peter DiCampo worked to eradicate guinea worm disease as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ghana from 2006-2008. He is interviewed today by Emily Hestness of Coverdell World Wise Schools. Peter DiCampo worked to eradicate guinea worm disease as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ghana from 2006-2008. Peter DiCampo worked to eradicate guinea worm disease as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ghana from 2006-2008. He is interviewed today by Emily Hestness of Coverdell World Wise Schools. To learn more about breaking the cycle of guinea worm disease, visit the World Wise Schools website at www.peacecorps.gov/wws. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, guinea worm, guinea worm disease, ghana, health, water 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-02-21-08McFail.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-01-24-08Talbot.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-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