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Students learn about how food security affects the US and the world.
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Learners will examine mealtime etiquette in different countries and gain perspectives about other cultures from the rules governing table manners.
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This webinar series, provided by the Global Connections program, is designed to support educators so they can fully utilize Peace Corps’ global education programs to encourage their learners to become global citizens.
Students will examine the difference between equity and equality through problem solving and discovery. They will address the question "Why do we need to learn about differences? If we treat everyone the same, everything will be fine."
HIV and AIDS affect communities in every region of the world, making HIV/AIDS truly an issue of global significance.
International Education Week (IEW) is November 13 - 17, 2023. IEW is a week-long, global initiative that promotes the benefits of international education and programs that prepare students for global citizenship.
Students research malaria as a global health issue and discuss examples and ideas for preventing the spread of the disease.
Learn how to make ceviche in a few simple steps! Ceviche is a popular Latin American dish made by marinating fish or shellfish with citrus and seasonings.
Learn how to make feijoada, a stew of beans with sausage and pork. The name feijoada comes from feijão, meaning ‘bean’ in Portuguese.
This video explains the Georgian word “supra”, which literally translates to tablecloth, but it is mainly used to refer to feasts, parties, and celebrations.
Learn about "tereré", a traditional Paraguayan drink that brings joy to the community.
In Guatemala, home is where the corn grows.
Armenian people are known for their kindness and hospitality.
In Mongolia, you may be offered milk tea, a salty tea made with water, milk, tea leaves and salt.
The Moroccan tradition of hospitality is deeply rooted in their culture.
Tea is central to Moroccan hospitality.
Learn about Mozambique's culture of sharing, or "servido".
Learn about some important dishes that are shared in Peru, including "cuy", or fried guinea pig.
This is the story of an object that has an important place in The Gambia's culture of hospitality: the food bowl.
Learn how to make Khachapuri, a traditional Georgian dish of cheese-filled bread.
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