One of the great museums in D.C. is the Textile Museum (2320 S Street NW) and they have discovered the wonders of PCVs working with crafts in the developing world.  Next Wednesday, July 6, 2011, there was be a panel discussion entitled “Craft for Change: Textiles and Business Development” from Noon to 2 p.m. featuring panelists Kevin Healy, an RPCV and former USAID employee; Julia Zagar, an RPCV who founded a textile co-op in Peru and now owns Zagar Gallery in Philadelphia; and Elena Borquist Noyes, a current PCV working with Tongan weavers to market their crafts. For more information, call: 202.667.0441, ext 64.
About The 50th
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Peace Corps. Articles published about the 50th prior to 10/20/10 can be found at John Coyne Babbles under the category “The 50th.”
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How neat! Washington is going to have delightful surprises presented by RPCVs.