Country

Experience all of Peace Corps’ host countries through my posts! This category covers everything related to countries where Peace Corps places volunteers. From here you can find posts about individual countries, including their history, culture, people, geography, and Peace Corps programs. Get an in-depth look at what life is like as a Peace Corps volunteer by reading interviews, blog posts and viewing photos from volunteers serving in communities across the globe. Learn about the projects volunteers work on and how they collaborate with local partners. Discover Peace Corps milestones and impact in each country. Whether you’re considering volunteering, want to learn more before visiting, or just interested in these amazing places, this category offers a comprehensive look at each country through the lens of Peace Corps service.

Colombian Flag: The national flag of Colombia featuring yellow, blue, and red horizontal stripes. Peace Corps Colombia has had volunteers since 1961

Colombia / South America

Your Best Info Source for Peace Corps Colombia

by Jim Damico

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

red flag with a gold line star in the center

Your Best Info Source for Peace Corps Morocco

by Jim Damico

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

Flag of North Macedonia where Peace Corps North Macedonia has been there since 1996

Eastern Europe & Central Asia / North Macedonia

Your Best Info Source for Peace Corps North Macedonia

by Jim Damico

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

The national flag of Armenia, featuring horizontal stripes of red, blue, and orange, with the Armenian coat of arms in the center.

Armenia / Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Your Best Info Source for Peace Corps Armenia

by Jim Damico

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

Collage of the maps of the Eastern Caribbean. Peace Corps Eastern Caribbean has been there many years.

Caribbean / Eastern Caribbean

Your Best Info Source for Peace Corps Eastern Caribbean

by Jim Damico

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

The national flag of the Dominican Republic, featuring a centered white cross that divides the flag into four rectangles: the upper left and lower right rectangles are blue, while the upper right and lower left rectangles are red.

Caribbean / Dominican Republic

Your Best Info Source for Peace Corps Dominican Republic

by Jim Damico

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

The flag of Thailand, two horizontal red stripes, two white stripes, and one central blue stripe

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.

South Africa

Your Best Info Source for Peace Corps South Africa

by Jim Damico

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

A horizontal tricolor flag with stripes of blue, white, and green, representing the sky, peace, and prosperity respectively. In the center, there is a black Basotho hat, a traditional conical straw hat, symbolizing Lesotho's cultural heritage and unity

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.

Madagascar

An Education volunteer in Madagascar: An interview with MJ

by Jim Damico

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