Armenia - Wandering The World

To celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we have collected interviews for the series "Crossing Cultures: Asian American volunteers in the Peace Corps"

Crossing Cultures: Asian American volunteers in the Peace Corps

Discover the inspiring journeys of volunteers in the Peace Corps, in our series, ‘Crossing Cultures: Contributions of Asian American volunteers.’

Peace Corps Armenia trainees doing their practicum teaching at our school - picture of our 3rd grade students reading from a textbook

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Look Inside: Education Trainees’ Successful Practicum Week

by Jim Damico

Explore a week of triumphs as Peace Corps trainees shine in their TEFL practicum at a rural Armenian school. Discover their impactful journey!

an eternal flame surrounded by pillars at the Armenian Genocide Memorial

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Armenian Genocide Museum: Loss, Survival & Sharing the Story

by Jim Damico

Discover the solemn history at the Armenian Genocide Museum in Yerevan. Join us on a guided tour and learn from a PhD researcher’s insights.

The Prime Minister of Armenia giving a few remarks in front of the actors of a high school play

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Remarkable Moment: Prime Minister Watches Student Performance

by Jim Damico

Discover the unforgettable moment when Prime Minister graced our rural school to watch a student performance. A tale of unexpected encounters and community unity!

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Building Bridges: Women in the Peace Corps with Camden Thorngate

by Jim Damico

Discover the inspiring journeys of women in the Peace Corps, including Camden Thorngate, in our Women’s History Month series, ‘Building Bridges.’

Lucine and I with our most awesome 3rd Grade students!!!

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Life at the Edge of the World: My First Year in Armenia

by Jim Damico

Join me on a heartfelt journey as I reflect on my first year of service as a PCV in Armenia. From village life to school adventures, it’s been an experience!

Cohort A28 ready to leave the US to serve in Armenia for the next 27 months. Woot woot!

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Peace Corps Week 2024 – Optimism in Action

by Jim Damico

This week is Peace Corps Week and just wanted to share my thoughts on this year’s theme “Optimism in Action”.

The impossing museum of Matenadaran in Yerevan, Armenia

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Unlocking The Past: A Fascinating Field Trip To Matenadaran!

by Jim Damico

Discover ancient treasures at Matenadaran! Manuscripts, architectural marvels, ongoing scholarly work—a captivating journey through history for my 6th graders.