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Author: Jim Damico

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Asia / Thailand

Your Best Info Source for Peace Corps Thailand

by Jim Damico

Discover all you need to know about Peace Corps Thailand! History, culture, languages, volunteer experiences, safety, and connecting with RPCVs.

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Africa / Lesotho

Your Best Info Source for Peace Corps Lesotho

by Jim Damico

Discover all you need to know about Peace Corps Lesotho! History, culture, languages, volunteer experiences, safety, and connecting with RPCVs.

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MJ, a Peace Corps volunteer in Madagascar in her signature hat
Madagascar

An Education volunteer in Madagascar: An interview with Mj

by Jim Damico

Discover the journey of Mj Haynes, a dedicated Education volunteer in Madagascar, and learn about her experiences, challenges, and the impact of her work.

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Hispanic Peace Corps volunteer, Angelica in a group photo with other volunteers in Armenia
Armenia

Hispanic Heritage in Action: Peace Corps Volunteer Angelica Miranda

by Jim Damico

Discover the inspiring journeys of Hispanic heritage volunteers in the Peace Corps, including Angelica Miranda, in our series, ‘Heritage in Action’

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Julie, a US Peace Corps health volunteer in Madagascar sitting with her counterpart
Madagascar

An interview with Julia: A Health volunteer in Madagascar

by Jim Damico

Discover the journey of Julia Leone, a dedicated Health volunteer in Madagascar, and learn about her experiences, challenges, and the impact of her work.

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Geraint, a US Peace Corps volunteer in Georgia, squating underneath Love Falls
Georgia

An Interview with Geraint: An Education volunteer in Georgia

by Jim Damico

Explore the life of Geraint Hughes, an Education volunteer in Georgia, and gain insights into the challenges and rewards of volunteering with the Peace Corps.

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Enrique, a Hispanic heritage Peace Corps volunteer at the story bridge in Skopje - Shkup
North Macedonia

Hispanic Heritage in Action: Peace Corps Volunteer Enrique

by Jim Damico

Discover the inspiring journeys of Hispanic heritage volunteers in the Peace Corps, including Enrique Orosco, in our series, ‘Heritage in Action’

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Ally, a Peace Corps volunteer in Colombia, with the sunset behind her
Colombia

An interview with Ally: An Education volunteer in Colombia

by Jim Damico

Explore the life of Ally Robertson, a Education volunteer in Colombia, and gain insights into the challenges and rewards of volunteering with the Peace Corps.

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Hispanic heritage volunteer, Pablo with another Peace Corps volunteer, Jorge
Armenia

Hispanic Heritage in Action: Peace Corps Volunteer Pablo Santos

by Jim Damico

Discover the inspiring journeys of Hispanic heritage volunteers in the Peace Corps, including Pablo Santos, in our series, ‘Heritage in Action’

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Peace Corps

Heritage in Action: Hispanic Heritage Volunteers in the Peace Corps

by Jim Damico

Discover the inspiring journeys of volunteers in the Peace Corps, in our series, ‘Heritage in Action: Hispanic Heritage Volunteers in the Peace Corps’

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My name is Jim and I am a PCV in Armenia. But I have also served in Thailand, Mongolia, and Nepal. I set up this website to help others. For more info about this site click here.

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