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VIDEO: Highlighting hospitality in Armenia
Armenian people are known for their kindness and hospitality.
Armenia
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Video
International Cuisine
VIDEO: Hospitality in Lesotho
In Lesotho, random acts of kindness don't just make your day, they are your day!
Lesotho
6 - 8
9 - 12
Video
VIDEO: Hospitality in Mongolia
In Mongolia, you may be offered milk tea, a salty tea made with water, milk, tea leaves and salt.
Mongolia
6 - 8
9 - 12
Video
International Cuisine
VIDEO: Highlighting hospitality in Morocco
The Moroccan tradition of hospitality is deeply rooted in their culture.
Morocco
6 - 8
9 - 12
Video
International Cuisine
VIDEO: Hospitality in Morocco
Tea is central to Moroccan hospitality.
Morocco
Arabic
6 - 8
9 - 12
Video
International Cuisine
VIDEO: Hospitality in Mozambique
Learn about Mozambique's culture of sharing, or "servido".
Mozambique
Portuguese
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9 - 12
Video
VIDEO: Hospitality in Peru
Learn about some important dishes that are shared in Peru, including "cuy", or fried guinea pig.
Peru
Spanish
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9 - 12
Video
Foreign Language
International Cuisine
VIDEO: Highlighting hospitality in Senegal
Learn about Senegal's culture of hospitality, known as "teranga".
Senegal
6 - 8
9 - 12
Video
VIDEO: Hospitality in The Gambia
This is the story of an object that has an important place in The Gambia's culture of hospitality: the food bowl.
The Gambia
6 - 8
9 - 12
Video
International Cuisine
Imagine of RPCV, Rob Watson, smiling.
From New York to Paraguay and Back: Rob's Peace Corps Journey.
Paraguay
United States
6 - 8
9 - 12
Video
Intercultural Understanding
Service Learning
Georgian Khachapuri
Learn how to make Khachapuri, a traditional Georgian dish of cheese-filled bread.
Georgia
6 - 8
9 - 12
Video
International Cuisine
VIDEO: Peace Corps Digs: Burkina Faso
Explore a Peace Corps Volunteer's housing in Burkina Faso.
Burkina Faso
6 - 8
9 - 12
Video
Cambodia house
Explore a Peace Corps Volunteer's housing in Cambodia.
Cambodia
6 - 8
9 - 12
Video
Turon from the Philippines
Learn how to make Turon, a sweet Philippine snack made of thinly sliced bananas which are rolled in a spring roll wrapper and fried.
Philippines
6 - 8
9 - 12
Video
International Cuisine
Water
An interactive activity to demonstrate how water sources are distributed throughout the environment.
3 - 5
6 - 8
Activity
Environment
Students at map
Students and their educators create a world map mural to improve participants’ knowledge of geography and understanding of different peoples, and to support discussions of world peace and friendship.
6 - 8
9 - 12
Activity
Geography
GirlRisingIndia
Every year on February 22, Girl Guides and Girl Scouts around the world participate in globally themed activities honoring girls to acknowledge they are a part of a worldwide movement.
K - 2
3 - 5
6 - 8
9 - 12
Activity
Service Learning
Youth
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