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Author: Jim Damico

Celebrating Women's History Month with stories from US Peace Corps volunteers
Peace Corps

Building Bridges: Women in the Peace Corps

by Jim Damico

Explore inspiring stories of women in the Peace Corps. Celebrate the impact of these volunteers this Women’s History Month.

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Dominican Republic

A CED volunteer in the Dominican Republic: A chat with Mitchell

by Jim Damico

Join us for an inspiring interview with Mitchell Smith, a CED volunteer in the Dominican Republic, as he discusses his journey, challenges, and the impact of his service.

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US Peace Corps volunteer in Timor-Leste, Kyle with a beautiful landscape behind him
Timor-Leste

CED volunteer in Timor-Leste: Talking with Kyle Scheer

by Jim Damico

Join us for an inspiring interview with Kyle Scheer, a CED volunteer in Timor-Leste, as he discusses his journey, challenges, and the impact of his service.

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Peace Corps volunteer in Belize, Amber, taking a selfie
Belize

A Youth Development volunteer in Belize: Talking with Amber

by Jim Damico

Meet Amber Bode, a Youth Development volunteer in Belize, as she shares her inspiring story of challenges, growth, and community impact in this insightful interview.

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US Peace Corps Education volunteer in Mongolia, Christopher, talks with some local Mongolians with their yaks
Mongolia

An Education volunteer in Mongolia: Talking with Christopher

by Jim Damico

Discover the journey of Christopher Wizda, a dedicated Education volunteer in Mongolia, and learn about his experiences, challenges, and the impact of his work.

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Erin, a US Peace Corps health volunteer in Togo standing with her counterpart
Togo

A Health volunteer in Togo: A chat with Erin Cowen

by Jim Damico

Join us for an inspiring chat with Erin Cowen, a Health volunteer in Togo, as she discusses her journey, challenges, and the impact of her service.

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Peace Corps

Black Volunteers Share Their Powerful Peace Corps Stories

by Jim Damico

Discover the powerful stories of Black volunteers in the Peace Corps who are making a global impact and fostering cultural connections through their service.

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Emma, an Education volunteer in Benin, with a lot of her very happy students
Benin

An Education volunteer in Benin: Interview with Emma Vacek

by Jim Damico

Meet Emma Vacek, an Education volunteer in Benin, as she shares her inspiring story of challenges, growth, and community impact in this insightful interview.

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How To / Resources / Tech

How To Create Your Own Peace Corps AI Assistant

by Jim Damico

Learn how to create your own AI assistant using NotebookLM to organize Peace Corps materials, find answers fast, and streamline your service experience.

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The national flag of Armenia, featuring horizontal stripes of red, blue, and orange, with the Armenian coat of arms in the center.
Armenia / Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Your Best Info Source for Peace Corps Armenia

by Jim Damico

Discover all you need to know about Peace Corps Armenia! History, culture, languages, volunteer experiences, safety, and connecting with RPCVs.

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