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    • AIDS is Strong but We are Stronger

    • AIDS is Strong but We are Stronger

    • Drama; HIV-AIDS

    • In this scene from the awareness play “Acting Out,” the AIDS virus, represented by the actor in red, attacks the four corners of the world. The AIDS virus may appear stronger than the world, but in the end, the world defeats AIDS. “Acting...
    • Volunteer Photos
    • Argan Oil

    • Argan Oil

    • host families; artisans

    • This photo was taken in the small village of Ain Chaib, Morocco, just east of Agadir, on my host grandmothers farm. It is early morning and Jdda (grandma) is sitting on a grain bag, sifting through argan nuts as she pours them into a hand operated...
    • Volunteer Photos
    • Building Slide

    • Building Slide

    • Architecture

    • This slanted building in Tirana, Albania is undergoing renovations to become an expo center. On sunny days you will find children climbing the sides and sliding down as they were on this April 2008 day.
    • Volunteer Photos
    • Carrying AIDS Away

    • Carrying AIDS Away

    • HIV-AIDS; Drama

    • In this scene from the Acting Out Awareness play, the actors representing the four corners of the world are carrying AIDS far away so that it cannot hurt anyone again. The Acting Out Awareness play is a Peace Corps Partnership Project from Massa,...
    • Volunteer Photos
    • Couscous For Sale

    • Couscous For Sale

    • Markets; Food and meals

    • This is a photo of six members of the "Golden Fingers" association in Massa, Morocco, leaving to sell six plates of couscous. Couscous is a local delicacy in Morocco and traditionally eaten on Friday, their holy day. "Golden Fingers" uses the...
    • Volunteer Photos
    • Don't Forget to Brush!

    • Don't Forget to Brush!

    • Health; Camps and clubs

    • At a day camp held in Massa, Morocco, campers brought toothbrushes and toothpaste everyday to ensure that they were brushing their teeth after lunch as part of a health campaign during the camp. Another part of this was to bring in health...
    • Volunteer Photos
    • Donkey Parking

    • Donkey Parking

    • Animals

    • In the central Albanian mountain town of Gjinar, you will find numerous donkeys tied up to random trees or rocks as their owners stock up on fruits and vegetables at the weekly market. Picture taken in July of 2009.
    • Volunteer Photos
    • Fighting Against AIDS

    • Fighting Against AIDS

    • Drama; HIV-AIDS

    • In this scene from the Acting Out Awareness play, the AIDS virus has come face to face with the four corners of the world. At first, the world doesn't know what to do to stop AIDS. In the end they join forces to fight against AIDS. Acting Out...
    • Volunteer Photos
    • Fun with Female Condoms

    • Fun with Female Condoms

    • HIV/AIDS

    • This photo was taken December 1, 2011 in my village in Burkina Faso. We celebrated World AIDS day by giving a village-wide awareness campaign and condom demonstrations. Surprisingly, one of the volunteers for practicing with the female condom was...
    • Volunteer Photos
    • Health Club Banner

    • Health Club Banner

    • HIV/AIDS

    • During a visit by the Ministry of Youth and Sports to the youth center in Massa, Morocco, a large banner was created by local youth to be hung at the youth center. The banner is a constant reminder to the youth that they need to be aware and...
    • Volunteer Photos
    • Making Leather

    • Making Leather

    • Markets

    • One of the things that you should not pass up in Fez, Morocco is leather. One of the big tourist attractions in Fez is the leather factory in the old city. Winding through the city by yourself can be challenging but there is always a local...
    • Volunteer Photos
    • Night on the Square

    • Night on the Square
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    • The Djemaa Al-Fna square in Marrkech, Morocco is world famous for its snake charmers, performers and food stands serving local dishes. This picture is taken at the edge of the square looking out at the main road and the Koutoubia Mosque. If you...
    • Volunteer Photos
    • Oware Tournament

    • Oware Tournament

    • Transportation; Games

    • Photo taken during school leave in August 2, 2011 in a village in Ghana. During each school leave, there is a designated game that is played tournament style. On this particular day, I saw at least 7 oware boards dug in the ground in two separate...
    • Volunteer Photos

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