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What’s Oíste?

OÍSTE is a quarterly online magazine, written and edited by Peace Corps Colombia volunteers, highlighting projects in the community, spotlighting volunteers, staff members and counterparts, and commenting on daily life on the Coast.

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Third Goal: Bring the World Home

The third goal of Peace Corps is, "To promote a better understanding of other peoples on the part of Americans." With this online magazine, we hope to give Peace Corps staff and volunteers more opportunities to share their talents, successes and experiences in Colombia with a wider audience, both back home and abroad.

Editors’ Note

Welcome to the June Issue!

Profile a Member of your Community: this issue is about detailing a certain member of Peace Corps community, describing what they are like, and demonstrating what they mean to us Peace Corps Volunteers. Enjoy!

Thanks for reading,
The Oíste Team

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Category: Spotlights

VAC Minigrant Spotlight
Art + Design, Bolívar, Books + Music, CII-11, December 2018, Issues, Nakita Naik, Places, Spotlights, Topics of Interest

VAC Minigrant Spotlight

Nakita Naik is a Community Economic Development (CED) volunteer serving in a pueblo in Bolívar, Colombia – Peace Corps Colombia’s … Continue reading VAC Minigrant Spotlight

Staff Spotlight: Country Director Geralyn Sheehan
Barbara Lewton Beach, Geralyn Sheehan, March 2017, Spotlights: Staff

Staff Spotlight: Country Director Geralyn Sheehan

Oíste’s copyeditor Barbara Lewton Beach recently interviewed our Country Director, Geralyn Sheehan. –   Geralyn loves her job. “How fun … Continue reading Staff Spotlight: Country Director Geralyn Sheehan

Grateful for Jo Anne
Bolívar, Michelle DiIeso, November 2016, Reflections, San Jacinto, Spotlights: Volunteers

Grateful for Jo Anne

When asked what I am thankful about in my service, one of my first thoughts goes to my site mate, … Continue reading Grateful for Jo Anne

Staff Spotlight: Oscar Mejia Gallego
November 2016, Oscar Mejia, Reflections, Spotlights: Staff

Staff Spotlight: Oscar Mejia Gallego

Editor’s note: Oscar will be leaving Peace Corps Colombia on November 25, 2016, after six years as our Training Manager. … Continue reading Staff Spotlight: Oscar Mejia Gallego

Counterpart Spotlight: Gracce Llanos
Alex Lerma, Atlántico, August 2016, Barranquilla, Spotlights: Counterparts

Counterpart Spotlight: Gracce Llanos

by Alex Lerma Gracce Llanos has been an English teacher at Escuela Normal Superior La Hacienda for the past eight … Continue reading Counterpart Spotlight: Gracce Llanos

Volunteer Spotlight: Lindsay Copelly-Lerma
August 2016, Barbara Alvarado, CII-6, Lindsay Copelly, Spotlights: Volunteers

Volunteer Spotlight: Lindsay Copelly-Lerma

by Barbara Alvarado When the Oíste content editor asked me to drop my current story (but really his) to interview … Continue reading Volunteer Spotlight: Lindsay Copelly-Lerma

Host Family Spotlight: Zulmira Cabrera
August 2016, Spotlight: Host Family, Trevor Johnson

Host Family Spotlight: Zulmira Cabrera

by Trevor Johnson For those who ever had the pleasure of coming to my house during pre-service training, you know … Continue reading Host Family Spotlight: Zulmira Cabrera

Staff Spotlight: Johan Villafañe Torres
August 2016, Kathleen Rodriguez, Spotlights: Staff

Staff Spotlight: Johan Villafañe Torres

by Kathleen Rodriguez This month’s office MVP award goes to Johan. He’s our beloved driver, package deliverer, and passport specialist … Continue reading Staff Spotlight: Johan Villafañe Torres

Counterpart Spotlight: Nancy Elena Granados Barceló
Barbara Alvarado, Barranquilla, May 2016, Spotlights: Counterparts

Counterpart Spotlight: Nancy Elena Granados Barceló

by Barbara Alvarado Nancy Granados is your modern day Super Woman. She is a full-time mother; her son Carlos Mauricio … Continue reading Counterpart Spotlight: Nancy Elena Granados Barceló

Volunteer Spotlight: Casey Keating
Casey Keating, CII-6, May 2016, Santa Marta, Spotlights: Volunteers

Volunteer Spotlight: Casey Keating

by Christopher Gordon Casey Keating is a dedicated volunteer who is enthusiastic about her community, host family, and volunteer service … Continue reading Volunteer Spotlight: Casey Keating

Host Family Spotlight: The Vergara Family
Jessi Atha, May 2016, Spotlight: Host Family

Host Family Spotlight: The Vergara Family

by Jessi Atha If you’ve ever talked to me for more than five minutes, you probably know that I am … Continue reading Host Family Spotlight: The Vergara Family

Never Going Home: Peter Macala
Atlántico, Barranquilla, CII-4, May 2016, Reflections, Spotlights, Stacy Johnson

Never Going Home: Peter Macala

by Stacy Johnson Peter Macala, a former CII-4 volunteer, has been continuing his work in Colombia as an English teacher, … Continue reading Never Going Home: Peter Macala

From the Cornfields to the Coast; Volunteer Spotlight-Michael Owen
CII-6, February 2016, Jessi Atha, Michael Owen, Spotlights: Volunteers

From the Cornfields to the Coast; Volunteer Spotlight-Michael Owen

By Jessi Atha When Oíste asked me to write a volunteer spotlight on Michael Owen, I figured I wouldn’t even … Continue reading From the Cornfields to the Coast; Volunteer Spotlight-Michael Owen

Counterpart Spotlight: Eika de la Rosa Meza
Alex Reed, Bolívar, CII-6, Culture, February 2016, Islas del Rosario, Spotlights: Counterparts

Counterpart Spotlight: Eika de la Rosa Meza

by Alex Reed I first met Eika in November 2014. It was my first time attending a community meeting. I … Continue reading Counterpart Spotlight: Eika de la Rosa Meza

Staff Spotlight: Marggie Borda
Barbara Alvarado, CII-6, February 2016, Spotlights: Staff

Staff Spotlight: Marggie Borda

By Barbara Alvarado She keeps us laughing and on check. It’s time to learn a little bit more about one … Continue reading Staff Spotlight: Marggie Borda

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