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    • Co-Manager of Andean Products

    • Co-Manager of Andean Products

    • Business development

    • 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...
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    • Pottery in Chordeleg

    • Pottery in Chordeleg

    • Crafts; Artisans; Business development

    • 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...
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    • Ecuadorian Pottery

    • Ecuadorian Pottery

    • Crafts; Artisans

    • 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.
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    • Extrension of Service

    • Extrension of Service

    • Older Volunteers

    • 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...
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    • Installing Electrical Equipment

    • Installing Electrical Equipment

    • Technology

    • 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...
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    • ECU 21852-C9-31 P24

    • ECU 21852-C9-31 P24

    • Technology

    • 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...
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    • Hospital Psychiatrico Manuel Endara

    • Hospital Psychiatrico Manuel Endara

    • Hospitals; Mental health

    • 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...
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    • Hospital Psychiatrico Manuel Endara

    • Hospital Psychiatrico Manuel Endara

    • Hospitals; Mental health

    • 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...
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