Volume 4 Issue 3
Page 7
Photo Exhibition: Macedonia through the Eyes of Peace Corps Volunteerism
By Melissa Hearne and Jesus Villegas
Photo Exhibition made possible with the assistance of Juliana Lukareva (PC staff), and
PCVs Megan Thompson, Jesse Warner,
Josh Del Pino, Jennifer Delaney
In the past forty-five years, the mission of Peace Corps has not changed. And
the three goals of that mission are:
1. Helping the people of interested countries
in meeting their need for trained men and
women.
2. Helping promote a better understanding
of Americans on the part of the peoples
served.
3. Helping promote a better understanding
of other peoples on the part of Americans.
Peace Corps was first invited to Macedonia in 1996. Today, nearly sixty volunteers serve in the country. Volunteers in Macedonia serve by assisting teachers of English and in the area of community development by working with non-governmental organizations in the country's burgeoning civil
society.
In addition, many volunteers engage
in secondary projects in their communities –
such as holding additional English classes,
running youth camps, environmental clean
ups, and many other projects.
At the same time they're learning
about the cultures and languages of the Republic of Macedonia, and teaching their
friends and family home in America about
their experiences here.
This photo exhibition was conceived
as a way to both educate the people of Macedonia about the work of Peace Corps in
their country and to celebrate Peace Corps'
past and legacy in volunteerism. The photos
included in the exhibition were taken by currently-serving Peace Corps Volunteers from
the ninth group and tenth group of volunteers.
This photo exhibition highlights the
work of the nearly 60 volunteers currently
serving in the Republic of Macedonia. The
exhibit and traveled throughout the country
through between September and December 2006.
Veligdenski Happening, Bosilevo
The 3rd annual Belegdenski Happening
was organized and sponsored by the Gragansko Zdruzenie "Struma" and the Opstina Bosilovo to raise money for the Bansko Rehabilitation Center. 180 children including children from the Bansko Center,
Bosilevo, Novo Celo and Strumica participated in painting 420 eggs
Photo by PCV Katrina Meredith
Valandovo
Peace Corps Volunteer, Andrea Foy leading a high school English class in a learning activity. Photo by PCV Katrina Meredith