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“I’m inspired by the work of Peace Corps Volunteers around the world. Volunteers share their creativity and compassion with their local communities. I hope this print inspires the next generation of Volunteers.” - Shepard Fairey Fairey has a personal connection with the Peace Corps through his sister, who served as a Volunteer in Togo.

“I’m inspired by the work of Peace Corps Volunteers around the world. Volunteers share their creativity and compassion with their local communities. I hope this print inspires the next generation of Volunteers.” - Shepard Fairey

Fairey has a personal connection with the Peace Corps through his sister, who served as a Volunteer in Togo.

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This is the first World Map Project map, the beginning of a standard Peace Corps activity. Maps are still being created today around the world.  Dominican Republic - 1988 Come to the Smithsonian Folklike Festival to see Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Barbara Jo White demonstrate the World Map Project she created!

This is the first World Map Project map, the beginning of a standard Peace Corps activity. Maps are still being created today around the world.  Dominican Republic - 1988

Come to the Smithsonian Folklike Festival to see Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Barbara Jo White demonstrate the World Map Project she created!

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