Chris Matthews, Peace Corps volunteer in Swaziland, 1970

from instructional film by Steve Hank, Swaziland, 1970 From: Potemki2 Views: 8 0 ratings Time: 00:34 More in Nonprofits & Activism

Grand Valley

Peace Corps volunteer John Catanese in the Grand Valley of Swaziland, 1970. From: Potemki2 Views: 7 0 ratings Time: 08:16 More in Nonprofits & Activism

a little taste of swaziland

Peace Corps volunteer in Swaziland 2011. From: gingerinswaziland Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 06:59 More in People & Blogs

RPCV Yvonne Demarino Swaziland 1976-1978

As the US Peace Corps turns 50 this year, several of the RPCV NENY members gathered at Mango Tree Imports to share thoughts about their Peace Corps experiences and life in their adopted countries. Please contact RPCV NENY for more information about getting more involved. From: tradefairly Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 00:55 More in People & Blogs

Peace Corps Family Album - Swaziland

Meet Returned Peace Corps Volunteers who served in Swaziland and hear some of their stories From: erniezaremba Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 01:46 More in Nonprofits & Activism

Peace Corps Family Album - Swaziland

Meet Returned Peace Corps Volunteers who served in Swaziland and hear some of their stories From: erniezaremba Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 01:13 More in Nonprofits & Activism

Hardball's Chris Matthews Speaks out about the Peace Corps 09-23-2011

During the 50th anniversary week of the Peace Corps -- and in the midst of a gathering of thousands of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers in Washington, DC -- Chris Matthews (RPCV Swaziland) closes his show by speaking about the about the Peace Corps. Chris was the emcee the following evening at the National Peace Corps Association's The Promise of the Peace Corps Gala, and participated in the March of Flags from Arlington Cemetery on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. From: peacecorpsconnect Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 02:44 More in Nonprofits & Activism

Peace Corps and Africa: Honoring 50 Years

A conference to honor fifty years of volunteer service and assess the impact of the Peace Corps in Africa. Video by: Thomas Schneider From: UWIntlStudies Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 04:34 More in Travel & Events

Scarborough: Obama's 1967 talk has consequences [NBC: 5-23-2011]

Subscribe for news updates every 10 minutes. Like/Dislike, Favorite, Comment, Embed on Blog, Facebook Share, and Tweet this video. Get the word out on this video. Get an email once a day tinyurl.com Like on Facebook to get updates tinyurl.com Follow on Twitter to get updates tinyurl.com - Monday May 23 2011 8:05 am en.wikipedia.org Christopher John 'Chris' Matthews (born December 17, 1945) is an American news anchor and political commentator, known for his nightly hour-long talk show, Hardball with Chris Matthews, which is televised on the American cable television channel MSNBC. On weekends he hosts the syndicated NBC News--produced panel discussion program, The Chris Matthews Show. Matthews makes frequent appearances on many NBC and MSNBC programs. On March 22, 2009, Matthews renewed the contract for his show on MSNBC through 2012. Matthews was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Irish American parents and is a Roman Catholic. He attended La Salle College High School. He is a 1967 graduate of the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts, and did graduate work in economics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Matthews served in the United States Peace Corps in Swaziland from 1968 to 1970 as a trade development adviser. Matthews is married to Kathleen Matthews, who anchored News 7 on WJLA-TV, the ABC affiliate in Washington, DC , before accepting a position as an executive vice president with JW Marriott. The couple has three children <b>...</b> From: SubscribeForMoreNews Views: 3 0 ratings Time: 09:22 More in News & Politics

Peace Corps 50th opening night panel

MSNBC host Chris Matthews, who served as a Peace Corps volunteer from 1968 to 1970 in Swaziland, moderated a panel discussion of the Peace Corps' legacy and future in UCLA's Royce Hall on March 2, 2011. Peace Corps Director Aaron Williams, former state department official Haskell Sears Ward, journalist Maureen Orth, longtime Washington figure Frank Mankiewicz and UCLA alumna Francoise Castro took part. The panel took place on opening night of a weeklong series of events UCLA put on to commemorate the Peace Corps and the important shared history of the institutions. For more information, please go to: newsroom.ucla.edu From: UCLA Views: 4 0 ratings Time: 10:51 More in Education

Swaziland: going to church in Zombodze

This was a church that my wife and I attended occasionally while living and working in Zombodze (Ngwane) as Peace Corps Volunteers (2008-2010). A storm seriously damaged the building 6 or 7 years beforehand, but the congregation kept on meeting there (not many other options). Eventually we helped them procure materials necessary to repair or rebuild the structure. Christianity is widespread in Swaziland. In fact, I think most Swazis would identify themselves as being Christian. Our Chiefdom alone had around 50 different little churches, all of them similar in style to this one: evangelical, ultra-charismatic, and reminiscent of the Southern Baptist preaching tradition. From: timothyjcook Views: 4 0 ratings Time: 02:35 More in Travel & Events

Swaziland: our school library's grand opening

One of my projects while a Peace Corps Volunteer in Swaziland was to help our host community's primary school establish its first library. In 2009, a fellow PCV launched huge, nationwide book donation project, and we partnered with him to bring a bunch of books to this school-- which served as the main collection for its library. This video shows its Grand Opening. It was kind of a big deal in the community. From: timothyjcook Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 01:06 More in Travel & Events

Swaziland: kids singing at a Neighborhood Care Point (NCP)

The Chiefdom of Zombodze, in Swaziland, had about 7 NCPs functioning while I served there as a Peace Corps Volunteer (2008-2010, and this is one of them-- near a little store. NCPs function like soup kitchens for orphaned and vulnerable children: they're given a meal and (hopefully) an educational lesson each day. Local volunteers run them, and the food is donated by the WFP and/or USAID, among others. In this video, the kids sing us a song. From: timothyjcook Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 01:03 More in Travel & Events

South Africa: our trip down the coast

A montage of the video clips my wife and I collected during our 2-week South Africa sojourn, taking a break from our Peace Corps service projects in Swaziland.: driving from Durban down the coast to Caoe Town, then taking the train from there up to J-burg. 2010. From: timothyjcook Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 05:39 More in Travel & Events

Swaziland: high school entrepreneurship class wins national grand prize

One of my projects as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Swaziland was to facilitate an entrepreneurship/small business class at Ngwane Central High School in Zombodze. Sponsored by Junior Achievers, this course culminated in a national competition and "top 10" convention in which the grand prize was announced. And my kids won it. This video (2009) shows the moment they won, and how they reacted. From: timothyjcook Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 01:19 More in Education

Swaziland: Volunteer work day- digging the trench for a garden's new water-delivery system

This was a volunteer work day I organized in our host community of Zombodze (Ngwane) for a Peace Corps service project I did: re-establishing a reliable water system for the community's large vegetable garden. This day, we worked on digging the trench for a new underground pipeline. When finished, the pipeline stretched about 800 meters from a stream-side reservoi, delivering water to 32 spigots in the garden. From: timothyjcook Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 01:21 More in Nonprofits & Activism

Swaziland: Reed Dance

Swaziland: a clip from the Shiselweni region's Umhlanga Ceremoney, commonly known as the Reed Dance, in 2009. This was filmed at the Royal Residence of Embangweni, near Nghlangano (about 45 minutes from our host community while serving in the Peace corps). From: timothyjcook Views: 1 0 ratings Time: 01:15 More in Travel & Events

MSNBC's Chris Matthews Shares About His Peace Corps Experience and Offers Advice to New Volunteers

Peace Corps/Swaziland Country Director Eileen Cronin recently visited with MSNBC's Chris Matthews. He shared about his experience as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Swaziland in the late 60s and offered some words of wisdom for new Volunteers. Since 1969, over 1500 Americans have served as Peace Corps Volunteers in Swaziland. For more on our program there, visit www.peacecorps.gov From: peacecorps Views: 849 5 ratings Time: 01:00 More in Nonprofits & Activism

My Peace Corps House

Antigua From: rachelha118 Views: 88 2 ratings Time: 06:26 More in Travel & Events

Leaving Home - PC Contest

Peace Corps Vanuatu - 2010 From: mrwickspits Views: 1413 5 ratings Time: 02:00 More in Music

PC Swaziland Welcome Video: Teaching

Peace Corps Swaziland Welcome Video: Teaching From: beanchjodges Views: 166 1 ratings Time: 04:26 More in Nonprofits & Activism

Ngoma Time

Talent/skit show for peace corps mozambique, Oct 19 2010. Here's the lyrics/translations: Namaacha, Namaacha e uma terra (is a land) com muitas montanas (with lots of mountains) Namaacha, fica do lado (it's on the side) da Suazilandia (of Swaziland) e da Africa do Sul (and South Africa) Namaacha, nao tem agua (it doesn't have water) nas torneiras (in the faucets) mas tem muita cerveja (but it's got a lot of beer) Chorus: Nama-cha-cha-cha-cha Estamos juntos en Namaachacahchacha (we're together in Namacha) Viemos da America ca ca ca ca (we came from America) Com o Corpo da Paz paz paz paz paz (With the Peace Corps) Namaacha, quando cai a chuva (when the rain falls) fica com muita muita lama (a lot of mud sticks to you) [it gets so muddy here it's not even funny] Namaacha, tem escola secundaria (they have a secondary school) e essa escola (and that school) e socialista (is socialist) [the school has a statue that has "long live the socialist revolution" in portuguese engraved on it] Chorus Namaacha, Namaacha eu como Xima (I eat xima) [it's this dish like grits that looks like mashed potatoes and has no flavor, ugh] e Matapa (and matapa) [this coconut/leaf sauce that you pour over rice, it's not bad] Namaacha, Namaacha ja matei uma galinha (I already killed a chicken) e muitas baratas (and lots of cockroaches) Namaacha, Namaacha entrei na latrina (I went into the latrine) e sai com diarreia (and left with diarrhea) From: fhe3fhe3 Views: 171 1 ratings Time: 04:05 More in People & Blogs

My Piece of Peace Corps Lesotho

The most life-changing event of my Peace Corps experience was meeting my husband, Anthony, a fellow volunteer. It certainly wasn't what I was expecting when I entered the Peace Corps, but I will forever be thankful that I answered that call. From: amatlackable Views: 463 2 ratings Time: 01:53 More in Nonprofits & Activism

African Sports Outreach (ASO)

African Sports Outreach (ASO), an international youth development organization committed to supporting at-risk African youth with after school soccer programs, equipment donations, schooling, medical support, and meals. With donations from clubs, high schools, and colleges in the United States as well as sports companies such as Euro sport , Nike, Puma and Adidas. ASO has provided nearly $1 million worth of soccer footwear, apparel, and equipment, outfitting more than 125 sport teams throughout West and Southern Africa. In 2007 ASO opened it's new ASO Togo soccer academy in Lome, Togo West Africa, which supports more than 200 street youth and orphans. When Paul Goodrich founded ASO in 1990 while serving as a Peace Corps volunteer in Togo, W.Africa, he wanted to create a sustainable program that would provide education and sport while providing a healthy alternative to drugs and a life on the streets. He found the remedy in after school soccer training and matches. ASO uses sport and teamwork to help kids create a positive image of themselves in their communities. Where else to better learn the life lessons of goal setting, self-control, problem solving, team building and friendship than on the playing field? It's a way to channel their energy in a positive direction. Too often the lives of Africa's youth unravel before they have a chance to develop. These kids have seen famine, poverty, disease, and war. But they're hopeful and bright. ASO was born from this unyielding <b>...</b> From: pgashby Views: 1623 2 ratings Time: 02:06 More in Nonprofits & Activism

PC Swaziland Welcome Video: 3) Homestead Living

Peace Corps Swaziland Welcome Video: Homestead Living From: beanchjodges Views: 214 0 ratings Time: 09:19 More in Nonprofits & Activism

PC Swaziland Welcome Video: Packing

Peace Corps Swaziland Welcome Video: Packing From: beanchjodges Views: 194 0 ratings Time: 05:16 More in Nonprofits & Activism

PC Swaziland Welcome Video: Clinics

Peace Corps Swaziland Welcome Video: Clinics From: beanchjodges Views: 102 0 ratings Time: 03:02 More in Nonprofits & Activism

PC Swaziland Welcome Video: Single Women

Peace Corps Swaziland Welcome Video: Single Women From: beanchjodges Views: 218 0 ratings Time: 03:59 More in Nonprofits & Activism

PC Swaziland Welcome Video: Beauty Pageant

Peace Corps Swaziland Welcome Video: Beauty Pageant From: beanchjodges Views: 134 0 ratings Time: 02:48 More in Nonprofits & Activism

PC Swaziland Welcome Video: Food

Peace Corps Swaziland Welcome Video: Food From: beanchjodges Views: 203 0 ratings Time: 04:20 More in Nonprofits & Activism

PC Swaziland Welcome Video: Religion

Peace Corps Swaziland Welcome Video: Religion From: beanchjodges Views: 83 0 ratings Time: 02:14 More in Nonprofits & Activism

PC Swaziland Welcome Video: Married Couples

Peace Corps Swaziland Welcome Video: Married Couples From: beanchjodges Views: 197 0 ratings Time: 04:20 More in Nonprofits & Activism

PC Swaziland Welcome Video: Single Men

Peace Corps Swaziland Welcome Video: Single Men From: beanchjodges Views: 139 0 ratings Time: 02:38 More in Nonprofits & Activism

PC Swaziland Welcome Video: 10) Last Words of Advice

Peace Corps Swaziland Welcome Video: Last Words of Advice From: beanchjodges Views: 117 0 ratings Time: 05:19 More in Nonprofits & Activism

PC Swaziland Welcome Video: Vacation

Peace Corps Swaziland Welcome Video: Vacation From: beanchjodges Views: 266 0 ratings Time: 03:43 More in Nonprofits & Activism

PC Swaziland Welcome Video: Favorite Siswati Phrase

Peace Corps Swaziland Welcome Video: Favorite Siswati Phrase From: beanchjodges Views: 219 1 ratings Time: 02:16 More in Nonprofits & Activism

Bring the World Home - Episode 22 (Liberia )

"Bring the World Home" is a weekly 30 minute program airing on public cable access `Olelo Channel 53. It is a film production of the Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of Hawai'i. www.rpcvhi.org From: RPCVHI Views: 51 1 ratings Time: 28:11 More in Education

Bring the World Home - Episode 1 (Swaziland)

"Bring the World Home" is a weekly 30 minute program airing on public cable access `Olelo Channel 53. It is a film production of the Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of Hawai'i. www.rpcvhi.org From: RPCVHI Views: 78 0 ratings Time: 28:30 More in Education

PC Swaziland Welcome Video: Nursing School

Peace Corps Swaziland Welcome Video: Nursing School From: beanchjodges Views: 32 0 ratings Time: 01:21 More in Nonprofits & Activism

PC Swaziland Welcome Video: Sewing Group

Peace Corps Swaziland Welcome Video: Sewing Group From: beanchjodges Views: 51 0 ratings Time: 02:13 More in Nonprofits & Activism

CNN Got Student Debt Give Yourself to AmeriCorps or the Peace Corps

CNN Got Student Debt Give Yourself to AmeriCorps or the Peace Corps From: Mcbogsters Views: 63 1 ratings Time: 01:59 More in News & Politics

PC Swaziland Welcome Video: NGO

Peace Corps Swaziland Welcome Video: NGO From: beanchjodges Views: 71 0 ratings Time: 04:27 More in Nonprofits & Activism