With each garden Volunteer Andrew and his community installs, another family has a source of nutrient rich vegetables a few steps from their kitchen door marking progress towards the final goal—a day when all children in Guatemala have the vitamins and nutrients they need to grow learn, play and be happy.
“It’s true that Peace Corps Volunteers go into their communities and effect change. But I think one of the things I am still processing is how my community impacted me.”
-Returned Armenia Volunteer Lauren
“In some ways, as a “Life Experienced Volunteer” in China, aspects of my fitting in may be easier than that of a younger Volunteer. Age is respected in China. I have a lifetime of experiences to share. People are interested in listening.”
-Volunteer Lawrence
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I teach medieval world history to seventh graders at Kraemer Middle School, in Placentia, California.
“I truly believe that returned Mongolia Volunteer Ashley has helped to pass the torch to the next generation of future Peace Corps Volunteers.”
- Jacqueline
With students spectating and giggling outside of the school kitchen, I started constructing the stove, sweating and slightly nervous as this was the first stove I had constructed since my Pre-Service Training.
Volunteer Justin helped make a series of fuel-efficient cookstoves to introduce them to community members.
Using these stoves, he held nutrition sessions and food-cooking demonstrations to help his Wildlife Club and a group of farmers understand why maintaining good nutrition is important and how these nutrients can be obtained. Amazing work!
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“I believe that it’s important for Hispanics and Latinos to join the Peace Corps and serve in countries that are currently unaware of our culture, and to teach and share with others about your family and your origins,” says Volunteer Rachele in Zambia.
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As 1 of 11 U.S. government agencies partnering to end hunger and reduce poverty, the Peace Corps is excited to continue supporting the Feed the Future initiative.
Since 2011, more than 4,000 Volunteers have worked on food security projects in 53 countries worldwide, directly benefiting over 150,000 people.
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Bet you didn’t know you could do THIS in the Peace Corps!
As a Peace Corps Response Volunteer in Peru, Christopher Giordano
supports a national program to develop a local artisanal fishing cooperative. He is also cataloging local fishing practices so that the art unique to his area can be recognized as cultural heritage of the entire country. So cool!
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Volunteer Benjamin in Cambodia shares a look at how his family celebrates Pchum Ben. This holiday is dedicated to paying respect to deceased relatives. As you can see, lots of food is involved!
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That feeling when you meet your host mom for the first time… Love seeing these beautiful smiles!
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“A swell group of seventh graders!” - Volunteer Ryan in Mongolia
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“The beauty in being here truly lies in finding moments of solitude among all the chaos.”
-Volunteer Elizabeth in Morocco
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Volunteer Chris in Costa Rica recently attended a two-week course given by Instituto Nacional de Aprendizaje (INA), an organization that aims to promote efficiency, quality and consistency in local products.
In the training, Chris learned the process of making some of Costa Rica’s finest dairy products including queso crema (cream cheese), mascarpone, palmito, mozzarella, queso blanco, natilla casera (sour cream), dulce de leche (caramel), and helados (ice cream). Delicious!
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Despite being in his late 20s, Saabit re-enrolled himself in school and has been studying English with Ethiopia Volunteer Mike almost every night by candlelight.
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Peace Corps Armenia sure has some incredible views!