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  • Students found the lesson funny

    Books and bottle caps! Organizing a large class reading lesson.

    On April 10, 2013, EL Fellow Don Johnson taught a guided-reading lesson for 71 students at the Lycée Technique de Ouagadougou (Technical High School). At the same time, Don introduced a ...

  • Army and police staff engaged in peacekeeping mission  attended the conference

    The role of women on peacekeeping

    On Thursday March 28, 2013, the Ouagadougou PD section hosted a conference on the role of women in conflict resolution and violence against women. Panelists included IVLP Alumnae Valerie Oued...

  • Reporter Tuina explains women challenges as reporters

    Conference on women & journalism

    On Thursday March 14, 2013, the American Center hosted a conference on Women and Journalism designated to celebrate women month featuring Caroline Tuina-Ouanré, IVLP Alumna and correspondent for ...

  • J.F. Kerry

    John Kerry: The New Secretary of State

    On February 1, 2013, John Forbes Kerry was sworn in as the 68th Secretary of State of the United States, becoming the first sitting Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman to become Secretary in over a century.

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  • PCV Sara Goodman promotes Soap making activity and hygiene with women
    Promoting hygiene through soap-making for International Women's Day"

    Hygiene and Diarrhea are a big problem in my community. Diarrhea is the #2 reason for a CSPS consultation after Malaria in my village .... 

  • “Les Insignes de Chevalier de l’Ordre du Mérite Burkinabe”,
    Peace Corps awarded by the Government of Burkina Faso

    On December 22, 2012, the Government of Burkina Faso presented an award to Peace Corps recognizing the integration of Peace Corps volunteers within Burkina Faso communities, and in appreciation of the work done by PCV’s in their communities... 

  • New volunteers swearing-in
    Peace Corps Volunteers Take Oath in Burkina Faso

    On December 14, 2012, 26 Americans officially swore-in as Peace Corps Volunteers after 9 weeks of intensive language, culture, and technical training in Burkina Faso. 

  • Participants listening to Sara R.
    Barriers to health care access

    The Public Diplomacy Section at U.S. Embassy Ouagadougou hosted a public conference on the barriers to accessing healthcare and maternal health services. Moderated by Sara Rendell, a U.S. Fulbright Fellow conducting research on maternal health in Ouagadougou, 

  • Clinton on Burkina Faso National Day

    U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson December 11, 2012 STATEMENT BY SECRETARY CLINTON Burkina Faso National Day On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes to the people of Burkina Faso on your 52nd anniversary of independence this December 11... 

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Dramane Ouedraogo shares pointers for creating Webquests with Hermann Somda
    American Language Center Hosts Webquest Workshop

    The American Language Center (ALC) of the US Embassy in Ouagadougou hosted a workshop for 12 English inspectors, advisors, and instructors on November 24, 2012. Mr. Dramane Ouedraogo, an ALC English instructor, presented the workshop on creating and using Webquests as a...