My experience as an international Volunteer for the past 19 months has been interesting to say the least. As you know this isn't my first time volunteering abroad nor is it my first time living and working abroad. In light of this I chose to come into this new environment with no expectations. Actually my only missions were to be of service to others and continue to live in my … [Read more...]
Local Government Capacity Builder
A Day in the Life... Sweat dripped down my back as I clutched my minute book and walked across the street to the government clinic. It was only 8am but the glorious morning sun was beaming and in full effect. The walk from Moloadi's office to the clinic always takes about 5 minutes. Unless someone stops me on the way to chat adding more time to the journey. Today I was lucky … [Read more...]
Penn State to Morocco
1. Please introduce yourself My name is Daviyion Johnson and I am a currently serving volunteer in Morocco with Peace Corps. Prior to this I worked at Penn State University in residence life. I have my BA in Interpersonal Communications and MA in Student Affairs and Higher Education. 2. What sparked your interest in joining the Peace Corps? … [Read more...]
Life in Belize
For those readers that are considering joining Peace Corps after completing a Master's degree, Sameera would be a great contact for you! Read on to hear about her life in Belize! 1. Please introduce yourself. I’m Sameera, I’m 25 years old and I love travel. I was born in New Orleans, Louisiana to an African American mother and a Somali immigrant father. Since I was very … [Read more...]
Life in Morocco
The love that the Peace Corps Volunteers of Morocco have been showing this project is amazing! Dominic is currently serving in a village named Zagora and hales from North Carolina. His story embodies the significance that travel has on changing your life, if you allow it ;-) Read on about his life in Morocco. 1. Please introduce yourself. My name is Dominic Cherod … [Read more...]
From Georgia to Ghana
Please introduce yourself: I am Alexandria Smith, 25 year’s old born in Illinois and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. My mother, two brothers and I moved to Atlanta after my mother divorced my father of years of physical and verbal abuse. I live in a predominately urban African-American community. My mother worked as a sales clerk at Walmart and my … [Read more...]
Life in Ghana
Today on the blog let's welcome Eboni! She is currently a Peace Corps Volunteer experiencing life in Ghana. If you have more questions for her after reading her story be sure to email or "Facebook" via the contact details below. 1. Please introduce yourself. Hey yal! My name is Eboni Hooper and I'm currently an Education PCV in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. I'm from St. … [Read more...]
Life in Ethiopia
1. Please introduce yourself. How to introduce yourself, without sounding like you are signing up for OKCupid? Here is my attempt. I am a recently Returned Food Security Peace Corps Volunteer; I served in rural Ethiopia and collaborated with key government officials and community members to establish a small-scale garden project with female headed households to improve … [Read more...]
Living in West Africa
Carla's story interestingly explains how her experiences in Liberia as a student and living in South Korea lead her to become Peace Corps. Check out more below on living in west Africa! 1. Please introduce yourself "My name is Carla Camille Whyte and I am a Brooklyn native. I studied Sociology during my undergraduate years at Lehman College, one of the senior colleges … [Read more...]
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer
I am so happy to share this interview with you all from Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Byron! He's served not once but TWICE and has tons of amazing memories. Check out the interview below: 1. Please introduce yourself. I'm Byron L. Williams: a father, a husband, a two-time Peace Corps Volunteer. … [Read more...]