Posts tagged Peace Corps
Life is calling. How far will you go?
Jamaica at night - 2012
A classroom in the Philippines - 2006
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“Fast Track” - Peace Corps Radio PSA featuring the voice of Ashley Judd
(Source: peacecorps.gov)
Morocco - 2006
A youth development Volunteer works with children on a bakery project to help them earn money for their families as an alternative to selling candy on the street in Ecuador
Students in Liberia - 2009
Day 112: October 17, 2012
Photo: The view of the river in Lauren’s village.
It’s Global Handwashing Day!
Handwashing with soap has an important role to play in child survival and health. One of the most cost-effective interventions, simply handwashing with soap can reduce the incidence of diarrhea among children under five by almost 50 percent, and respiratory infections by nearly 25 percent!
Reblog this if you’ve washed your hands today!
Today is the first-ever International Day of the Girl Child.
The day was established by the the United Nations General Assembly to recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges they face around the world. It’s an occasion for reaching out and educating others about the status of girls and the positive results that can be obtained by investing in them and is a good platform for engaging girls directly and offering them an opportunity to interact with positive role models.
How did you help empower young women during your Peace Corps service?
(Source: dayofthegirl.org)
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