How to Promote Peace with Photography
Carrie Shoultz is a Practical English for Success (PES) volunteer serving in a pueblo in Atlántico, Colombia. Alyssa Galik is a a Practical English for Success (PES) volunteer serving in a […]
Category Archives: Photography
A Commitment to Service
by Carrie Shoultz One of the final acts of pre-service training was to present a commitment to service. We were told we could present it in any manner we chose […]
La Vida Es Un Carnaval
by Barbara Alvarado In the coastal cities of Colombia, one of the world’s largest spectacles of dance and cultural pageantry was in full swing this month. Carnaval! The four-day rumba, […]
Photo Essay: Partial Tour of Antioquia
by Sammy Quezada During this holiday break I had the opportunity to visit several cities in the department of Antioquia. Medellín served as the launching point to Jardín and Jericó, […]
Now and Then: 25 Years Of Peace Corps Colombia
By Kathleen Rodriguez and Barbara Alvarado This year is remarkable in that it marks the 25th anniversary of Peace Corps in Colombia (1961-1981 and 2010-present). Peace Corps volunteers who were […]
The Peace Corps Journey through PicCollages
By Isaura Garcia
An Introspective Look at the Pueblos of Colombia
By Sammy Quezada Juan De Acosta Puerto Colombia Tubará San José de Saco Minca Usiacuri
“Open Your Heart Always” to Colombia
By Katrina Castner, who recently browsed through the English-printed t-shirts at the mall.
High School Photography Camps in La Boquilla and Manzanillo del Mar
By Sarah Shaw This past month, my Peace Corps neighbor, Francis Ramos, and I led two photo camps at our sites, encouraging groups of 15 motivated students to reflect on […]
Barranquilla at a Glance: 71 Days In
By Sammy Quezada
