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1973: Ann Wolcott Bonds served in Philippines in Sta. Cruz, Laguna beginning in 1973
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Ann Wolcott Bonds can be contacted at bondsawvidcom
Country of Service: Philippines
Training Group: Nutrition Education (Group 68)
Cities you served in: Sta. Cruz, Laguna
Arrival Year: 1973
Departure Year: 1975
Work Description: Community Garden, Rabbit Raising
Other Countries you served in, Training Group Name Arrival Year, Departure Year, Work
Description:
Conducted seminars & home visits to encourage local food production,
including rabbits & mushrooms. Used health of rabbits (varied diet of
greens & fruit, family planning, and good sanitation) to demonstrate
healthful practices for families. Established a community garden.
Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:
Travelled for 3.5 months going home. Married for 22 years. Have one
daughter, Amanda, who will graduate from Evergreen State College this
spring at the age of 20. We host international students & currently have a
25 yr. old "son" from Ghana. We are studying Spanish & enjoy travelling
in Mexico. Am an Information Specialist with Senior Services.
Any thoughts you have now looking back on peace corps days?:
It was a wonderful growth experience. The good times are unforgetable &
the difficult times made me stronger.
Anyone you are looking for or would like to hear from?:
Anyone I met while I was there, especially Diane Stahl & Sheila Tracy
Smith.
Any message for returned volunteers?:
Hosting international students is a great way to keep a pulse on the world
beat.
Originally posted: January 12, 2002
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