This Peace Corps Volunteer was co-manager of Andean Products, the mail outlet for products created by the artisans of Ecuador. Giedd, who recently finished his Peace Corps service, was stationed in Cuenca, Ecuador. With his help and the efforts of...
This Volunteer is a potter and is stationed in the Ecuadorian village of Chordeleg, noted for the pottery produced there. His efforts are directed toward introduction of new designs and techniques while maintaining the uniqueness that is the result...
For centuries, the potters in the Ecuadorian village of Chordeleg have been famous for their craftsmanship. Here are some of the products that they produce.
This Volunteer, after four extensions in his time in Ecuador, terminated in December of 1968. Before coming into the Peace Corps, the 53 year old Californian had operated farms and ranches for most of his adult life. Just prior to entering Peace...
This Volunteer (left) is a safety supervisor on leave from the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company and is installing $10,000 worth of generators and electrical equipment (donated by the people of San Diego) on the Galapagos Islands to upgrade...
This Volunteer (lleft) is on leave from the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company in San Diego and goes over plans to upgrade the island’s electrical system with John Arango, Peace Corps Director of Ecuador. Arango was one of the first group of...
This Volunteer works with persons with disabilities and is an occupational therapist at Hospital Psychiatrico Manuel Endara M. in Conocoto. She helps the patients, most of whom are children, to overcome physical disabilities and develop their...
This Volunteer works as an occupational therapist at Hospital Psychiatrico Manuel Endara M. She helps the patients, most of whom are children, to overcome physical disabilities and develop their perceptual motor skills. Toni attended the University...
This Volunteer works in a Peace Corps integrated rural development program in conjunction with Ecuador’s Centro de Rehabilitacion de Manabi.Some responsibilities include teaching nutrtion, health, first aid, handicrafts to women. Here she is...
This Peace Corps Volunteer constructs methane gas generators around the cities of Loja and Saraguro. During the past two years, he has constructed three generators, each being a huge success. Here, he works with Ecuadorians installing storage...
This Volunteer is an agricultural extensionist and works with small farmers improving crop production through the use of fertilizers and better cultural practices. Here, she (right) and village residents prepare to clean guinea pigs.
This Volunteer is serving in an agricultural program in Ambato, Ecuador, where she is testing seven varieties of Ecuadorean peas in affiliation with the Universidad Tecnica de Ambato.
This Peace Corps Volunteer conducts first aid, health, and nutrition classes in conjunction with a facilitadora from CRM (Central de Rehabilitacion de Manabi) in various rural sites near Tosagua. Here she visits the community of La Mijarra and...