April-2025 Newsletter
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In March, we celebrated Women’s History Month with a collection of 30 stories from women of all ages and backgrounds who served as US Peace Corps volunteers. I still think it’s important to see the world through other’s eyes and I’m grateful and blessed to have served with amazing women as a Peace Corps volunteers. And I thank them for their service!
In this issue:
Building Bridges: Women in the Peace Corps
Peer Support Network – The Power of the PCV Community
More PCV Interviews from Around the World
Other posts at WanderingTheWorld.com
How to Apply for Free Books for Your Peace Corps Library
Posts at WanderingTheWorld.substack.com
A Volunteer’s Guide To Better VRG Reporting With ChatGP
Peace Corps Service: Your Hidden Superpower in Communication
Personal Update from Armenia
Enjoy the newsletter!
Building Bridges: Women in the Peace Corps
Women have been serving in the Peace Corps since 1961, bringing education, health care, agriculture, and friendship to communities worldwide. This month, we highlight 30 of their stories—stories of courage, kindness, and transformation.
Peer Support Network – The Power of the PCV Community
Learn about the Peace Corps Peer Support Network (PSN) that provides valuable peer mentoring and assistance for volunteers navigating the challenges of service!
More PCV Interviews from Around the World
Like these PCVs, if you’re interested in sharing your story, close to or past your Mid-Service, message me and I’ll send you the questions (it’s a written interview) and more info about the project.
Other Posts on WanderingTheWorld.com
How to Apply for Free Books for Your Peace Corps Library
Get 50lbs of FREE books from Darien Book Aid!!!
Posts at WanderingTheWorld.substack.com
Personal Update
A busy month so didn’t publish as much as I would like for all you. We had our COS conference at the end of February and then got a last winter storm that dumped tons of snow throughout the country. A week later, it was 60 degrees. ha ha ha
In March, PCVs from Armenia joined volunteers in 7 other countries to participate in the newly revived WriteOn! competition. Students from grades 6-12 had to write creative stories for a prompt without the use of their smartphones, dictionaries, or teacher’s help. Three of my students won national prizes and we should find out soon if any won in the international competition. Click here more info on WriteOn!
In April, the newest group of TEFL volunteers here in Armenia will be doing their practicums at my school for a week. The students had so much fun last year, I know they are excited for the new trainees to come again this year.
Just trying to finish out another school year and eventually go back to the US for a vacation this June. But more exciting news I’m sure will be coming next month!
You can find more about my day-to-day life at my Substack Armenia Blog
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