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Tag: Mongolia

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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The national flag of Mongolia, featuring a vibrant red background with a centered blue emblem of a vertical stripe and traditional Mongolian symbols.
Asia / Mongolia

Your Best Info Source for Peace Corps Mongolia

by Jim Damico

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

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Ben, an Asian American Peace Corps volunteer serving in Mongolia riding a horse in traditional clothes
Mongolia

Ben Crossing Cultures: an Asian American in the Peace Corps

by Jim Damico

Hear the story of Ben Park, an Asian American who served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Mongolia. Discover the power of cultural exchange and personal growth.

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

Crossing Cultures: Asian American volunteers in the Peace Corps

by Jim Damico

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

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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”.

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Gunjiimaa G. 1977-2012

by Jim Damico

On Sunday, a friend, a dharma student, an excellent translator, and even a previous center director, suddenly passed away. Gunjii was only 34.

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Returning to Mongolia after 4 months in KC

by Jim Damico

It’s been a nice stay in Kansas City, living first with my brother Mike, and then moving in with mom. Now I am returning to Mongolia.

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thermometer showing -40
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At what temperature do eyeballs freeze?

by Jim Damico

During a run, I wondered at what temperature do eyeballs freeze? So, I thought I would talk about the adjustments you make living in Mongolia during winter.

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Taking hot food to the poor at the City Dump

by Jim Damico

Today a group of us drove to the City Dump to distribute hot food to the poor who made their living sifting through the trash. The Stupa Cafe made 500 khuushuur

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Happy New Year 2011

by Jim Damico

In Mongolia the New Year really starts on February 3rd this year (and they celebrate Tsagaan Sar, ‘White Month’) because they follow Buddhist traditions that use the lunar calendar. They …

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My name is Jim and I am a PCV in Armenia. But I have also served in Thailand, Mongolia, and Nepal. I set up this website to help others. For more info about this site click here.

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