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Diversity in the Peace Corps
Pamela Houston, who has Cerebral Palsy, is a returned Peace Corps volunteer who served in the Republic of Kiribati, where she was the only volunteer with a disability at the time.
Teaching English (and More) in Morocco
 
Volunteering in the Peace Corps (Paraguay)
In this interview, Christa Bucks Camacho, who uses a wheelchair, recounts her experience in the Peace Corps as an urban youth volunteer in Fernando de la Mora, Paraguay. During her two years, she worked with at-risk youth, encouraging them to stay in school.
Volunteering Abroad in the South Pacific and Beyond: Receiving More Than You Give
As a Peace Corps Volunteer, Pamela Houston helped a disability organization in Kiribati develop and achieve their goals. In her article, she sets forth some considerations for others interested in volunteering their time abroad.
Chance of A Lifetime in Levoca
Lorie Singleton, an American teacher with a vision disability, traveled to Slovakia to teach English as a second language as a Peace Corps volunteer.
Integrating Perspectives in International Development Projects (Benin)
 
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