http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/ Peace Corps' Coverdell World Wise Schools provides free educational materials based on the Peace Corps Volunteer experience. Each week World Wise Schools will offer a reading of one its Volunteer-written stories. Each story also has educational activities available. en-us Copyright 2006 wwsinfo@peacecorps.gov Thu, 19 Oct 2006 9:00:00 -0500 Thu, 7 Sep 2006 12:00:00 -0500 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss wwsinfo@peacecorps.gov peace corps, peace, corps, volunteer, world wise schools, world, wise, world wide, education, stories, real, health Peace Corps Stories from around the world written and read by Peace Corps Volunteers Health Volunteers educate and promote awareness issues such as malnutrition and safe drinking water in countries around the world. Listen to stories written by Peace Corps Volunteers about their experiences. Peace Corps wwsinfo@peacecorps.gov http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/graphics/vvlogo_75.jpg http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/ http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-LKutner.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-LKutner.mp3 Tuesday, 19 October 2010 12:00:00 -0500 6:00 Hear Peace Corps Volunteer Laura Kutner reflect on her first impressions of Guatemala and a brief history of Peace Corps Volunteers' involvement with bottle construction projects in Guatemala. Hear Peace Corps Volunteer Laura Kutner reflect on her first impressions of Guatemala and a brief history of Peace Corps Volunteers' involvement with bottle construction projects in Guatemala. Hear Peace Corps Volunteer Laura Kutner reflect on her first impressions of Guatemala and a brief history of Peace Corps Volunteers' involvement with bottle construction projects in Guatemala. To learn more about bottle school projects in Guatemala, visit the World Wise Schools website at www.peacecorps.gov/wws. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Guatemala, culture, Ladino, bottle schools, schools, project, community development, development http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-PDiCampo.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-PDiCampo.mp3 Monday, 29 March 2009 12:00:00 -0500 11:50 Peter DiCampo worked to eradicate guinea worm disease as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ghana from 2006-2008. He is interviewed today by Emily Hestness of Coverdell World Wise Schools. Peter DiCampo worked to eradicate guinea worm disease as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ghana from 2006-2008. Peter DiCampo worked to eradicate guinea worm disease as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ghana from 2006-2008. He is interviewed today by Emily Hestness of Coverdell World Wise Schools. To learn more about breaking the cycle of guinea worm disease, visit the World Wise Schools website at www.peacecorps.gov/wws. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, guinea worm, guinea worm disease, ghana, health, water http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-11-21-08Bechtel.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-11-21-08Bechtel.mp3 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 9:00:00 -0500 7:51 Brand New Muti is written and read by Amber Bechtel, who served in South Africa from 2005 to 2007. Brand New Muti is written and read by Amber Bechtel, who served in South Africa from 2005 to 2007. Brand New Muti is written and read by Amber Bechtel, who served in South Africa from 2005 to 2007. For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, South Africa, HIV, AIDS, muti, herbalist, medicine, epidemic, traditional healer, Amber Bechtel http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-09-27-07Arrington.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-09-27-07Arrington.mp3 Thu, 27 Sep 2007 9:00:00 -0500 8:14 "Angel" is written and read by Barbara Arrington, who was a Peace Corps Volunteer in South Africa from 2002 to 2004. "I awoke to the sounds of singing and the pounding of feet. The beautiful yet haunting sound of voices in harmony moved closer as men and women paraded down the red dirt road in a Saturday ceremony for the dead." "Angel" is written and read by Barbara Arrington, who was a Peace Corps Volunteer in South Africa from 2002 to 2004. "I awoke to the sounds of singing and the pounding of feet. The beautiful yet haunting sound of voices in harmony moved closer as men and women paraded down the red dirt road in a Saturday ceremony for the dead." "Angel" is written and read by Barbara Arrington, who was a Peace Corps Volunteer in South Africa from 2002 to 2004. "I awoke to the sounds of singing and the pounding of feet. The beautiful yet haunting sound of voices in harmony moved closer as men and women paraded down the red dirt road in a Saturday ceremony for the dead." For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, South Africa, HIV, AIDS, teach, lifeskills http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-05-10-07Holloway3.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-05-10-07Holloway3.mp3 Thu, 10 May 2007 9:00:00 -0500 14:35 Kris Holloway, a Peace Corps Volunteer who served in Mali from 1989 to 1991, wrote the memoir of her service nearly 15 years later. The book, Monique and the Mango Rains, tells the story of Kris's friend and co-worker Monique, a mid-wife in a small, Malian village. Amy Clark, a Peace Corps Volunteer who served in Nepal from 2003 to 2004, interviewed Kris about the book and learning the craft of writing. Kris Holloway, a Peace Corps Volunteer who served in Mali from 1989 to 1991, wrote the memoir of her service nearly 15 years later. The book, Monique and the Mango Rains, tells the story of Kris's friend and co-worker Monique, a mid-wife in a small, Malian village. Amy Clark, a Peace Corps Volunteer who served in Nepal from 2003 to 2004, interviewed Kris about the book and learning the craft of writing. "I wanted to make sure that the story I was telling of Monique actually illuminated some greater truths. There are not that many books written by or about Africa women. So I knew that I didn't want to portray something that was so unique that it didn't illuminate greater truths. And I thought it did, but I did a lot of research around social networks, and women's health, and international development to make sure I was getting at something deeper." For more on Kris and Monique: www.moniquemangorains.com To listen to Kris read from her book: www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/ Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Mali, Africa, interview, Kris, Holloway, Kris Holloway, Monique, Monique and the Mango Rains, Mango Rains, writing, students, literary ventures fund http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-03-29-07Holloway2.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-03-29-07Holloway2.mp3 Thu, 29 Mar 2007 9:00:00 -0500 11:06 Kris reveals the traditions surround death in her African village through a compassionate and personal narrative. Kris reveals the traditions surround death in her African village through a compassionate and personal narrative. "The airy hollow sound of balafons and earthy beat of drums had started at 4 a.m. Monique explained that Nampossela's oldest woman, one of the Kelema clan, had died in the night." For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Mali, stories http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-03-15-07Iams2.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-03-15-07Iams2.mp3 Thu, 15 Mar 2007 9:00:00 -0500 8:00 Hanging out with a neighbor, Steve gets an idea that will improve the health and well-being of the women in his village. Hanging out with a neighbor, Steve gets an idea that will improve the health and well-being of the women in his village. I was sitting outside talking with Kumar when Kumar's wife rushed out of the kitchen onto the porch, a plume of black smoke following close behind her. She was coughing violently and her eyes were watering, stinging red from the smoke. I thought maybe the house was on fire. "Is she all right?" I asked Kumar. "She's just cooking lunch," he said. For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Nepal, stories http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-03-01-07Holloway1.mp3 http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/mp3/PC-CWWS-03-01-07Holloway1.mp3 Thu, 01 Mar 2007 9:00:00 -0500 7:41 Excerpted from Kris Holloway's memoir, this audio story paints a vivid picture of the social environment and health issues that germinate from merely a morning of weighing babies. Excerpted from Kris Holloway's memoir, this audio story paints a vivid picture of the social environment and health issues that germinate from merely a morning of weighing babies. Excerpt from "Monique and the Mango Rains: Two Years With a Midwife in Mali" by Kris Holloway. "Monique opened her tin trunk and took out the scale, a round disk like a clock face, marked off in kilograms, with a steel ring to hang it from. The scale reminded me of something from a corner grocery store in my childhood, only this one had a sling rather than a tray dangling from it. I took it from her and stood on a chair to suspend it from a hook near the doorframe. I attached the newly washed cloth harness (a frightened babe had wet it last week) as Monique got out a packet of blank charts for new arrivals. A chart recorded a child's progress—or decline—in the first years of life. Mothers were gathering outside. It was time to begin weighing babies." For lesson plans, stories, and audio stories, go to www.peacecorps.gov/wws/. Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Head over to www.peacecorps.gov. No peace corps, volunteer, story, stories, Mali, stories