The town of Haik was in a very rural part of Wolo Province, in Ethiopia. Teachers in Ethiopia are revered and given much. The house I lived in was considered grand, by Ethiopian standards. I had three rooms: a living area, a bedroom (in this ...
The roads leading into Haik, Ethiopia were made of dirt and rock. The rains would come and often wash them away. The winds would often blow them away. Yet the views were spectacular and the people traveling on them were charming and warm. ...
Here I am standing in front of the Hotel Haik, the center of town. I have cut my hair short to blend in with the people, yet I always seem to stand out. I enjoyed having coffee and hearing the latest gossip, here at the hotel. I also enjoyed...
This photo was taken on the last day of language learning with my cluster (December 1, 2008). Looba made the cluster lunch. It was a full celebration and we were dancing while we were cleaning up the dishes.
Speech prepared for delivery before the annual luncheon, YWCA Board of Directors,
October 18, 1961, Waldorf, Astoria, New York City.
Women in the Peace Corps
by Sargent Shriver.
Full text of a brochure highlighting Peace Corps programs and activities in the field of agriculture. Although no exact date of publication is given, the brochure is likely from 1969.
Marketing campaigns; Education; Teachers and students; Volunteer recruitment
Full text of a brochure highlighting Peace Corps opportunities for teachers. Although no exact date of publication is given, the brochure is likely from the early 1960s.