Business Development
Peace Corps Volunteers have a long history of working with individuals and communities to promote economic opportunities at the grassroots level.| Business Development |
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Creating Buttons From Tagua
Ecuador Peace Corps Volunteer Stefan Chacon discusses his work with a community group to make buttons out of vegetable ivory. Transcript -
Dive Into Ecotourism
Peace Corps Volunteer Joe Kennedy worked with his Dominican colleagues to promote and implement ecotourism.
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Guinea Pig Meat and Alpaca Hair
Peace Corps Volunteer Sergio Arispe describes his work developing business opportunities with Quechua women in Ecuador, who use diverse materials such as guinea pigs and alpaca hair fiber. Transcript -
Bringing Business to Farmers
Peace Corps Volunteer Jeannine Hurrish describes community life and work in Tonga, where she built business skills with the Future Farmers of Tonga organization. Transcript -
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