Developing Country Network

The Developing Country Network is a loosely knit, community-driven, volunteer-based group of concerned individuals in the Upper Valley area of Vermont/New Hampshire who want to deepen their impact in helping the underserved in the developing world.

For inquiries, requests, or to update your information please contact DevelopingCountryNetworkATgmail.org

Rassias Creole Program: June 22 - July 1

For the second year in a row, Dartmouth is offering a Haitian Creole Accelerated Language Program (ALPs) designed specifically for humanitarian professionals and volunteers that has a health focus. It will be run through Dartmouth’s Rassias Center for World Languages & Cultures, using Professor Rassias’s dynamic and effective method of language instruction which was originally developed for the Peace Corps.
The program is quick yet rigorous and offers two levels.  I: Beginner & II: Advanced Beginner/ Low Intermediate.
Information & Application: http://rassias.dartmouth.edu/alps/index.html
Dartmouth Staff and Faculty Tuition Assistance: contact Donna Hill [ This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ] at the Rassias Center.

Review from Mike Woodworth, Dartmouth Medical Student IV and 2011 participant: “The Rassias accelerated language course in Haitian Creole was an invaluable step in preparing for 6 weeks of research and clinical work in Port Au Prince.  In one week I was able to learn the basics of Creole that allowed me to interface with in-country nurses, doctors and medical students and function in limited clinical settings. Without hesitation, I can say that having this course hugely simplified our work of reviewing 4000 charts and my ability to learn as much as possible from patients and doctors about chronic and post-quake health issues in Port Au Prince.  I’ll never forget the patients presenting with advanced AIDS and Tuberculosis that I met while working at GHESKIO, and hope to return to Haiti in the not too distant future for further clinical and research work.” 

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