Featured - Wandering The World

Peace Corps volunteer in Sri Lanka Tommy Kolovos stands alongside his teaching counterpart Sathya in their classroom, both holding children's books donated through the Darien Book Aid program. The educational volunteers display "The Last Unicorn" and "Little Pea" titles against a backdrop of colorful learning posters and cream-colored walls. This partnership represents the collaborative spirit of international education programs, where American volunteers work directly with local teachers to improve literacy resources in Sri Lankan schools.

An Education Volunteer in Sri Lanka: An Interview with Tommy

Explore the life of Tommy Kolovos, a Education volunteer in Sri Lanka, and gain insights into the challenges and rewards of volunteering with the Peace Corps.

Against the backdrop of arid Mexican terrain, environment volunteer in Mexico Ilana Hirschfeld stands confidently beside a towering concrete water cistern that transformed this community's access to clean water. Her warm smile radiates pride and satisfaction as she poses with one hand on her hip, wearing a burgundy and black plaid flannel over a fitted gray top, her dark curly hair catching the natural light. The dedicated volunteer showcases the substantial cylindrical tank rising from the earth like a monument to community development, its smooth gray concrete walls creating a striking contrast with her vibrant plaid shirt. This impressive USAID-funded infrastructure project represents months of collaborative effort in sustainable water solutions, bringing hope to local families while reflecting the practical yet deeply personal nature of her environment work in rural Mexico.

Featured / Mexico

An Environment Volunteer in Mexico: An Interview with Ilana

by Jim Damico

Discover the journey of Ilana Hirschfeld, a dedicated Environment volunteer in Mexico, and learn about her experiences, challenges, and the impact of her work.

Volunteer in Lesotho teaches math to students in a rural classroom with green chalkboards

Featured / Lesotho

An Education Volunteer in Lesotho: An Interview with Luke

by Jim Damico

Join us for an inspiring interview with Luke Carstens, a Education volunteer in Lesotho, as he discusses his journey, challenges, and the impact of his service

Peace Corps Volunteer Leader (PCVL) delivers dynamic presentation to Thai Ministry of Education officials during prestigious policy summit. The confident speaker commands attention with microphone in hand, engaging a diverse audience of masked professionals and government stakeholders seated at elegant golden tables. Yellow lanyards and formal business attire highlight the official nature of this educational partnership gathering, showcasing cross-cultural collaboration efforts within Thailand's ornate government conference hall.

Featured / Thailand

A PCVL in Thailand: An interview with Kayla

by Jim Damico

Join us for an inspiring chat with Kayla Kawalec, a Peace Corps Volunteer Leader (PCVL) in Thailand, as she shares her leadership journey and impact.

A beaming Black American Peace Corps volunteer in Moldova stands proudly in stunning traditional Romanian folk costume during their official swearing-in ceremony for community economic development service. The volunteer showcases an authentic Moldovan outfit featuring a white blouse with elaborate red embroidery and intricate patterns, paired with a striking black vest adorned with colorful gold and red trim that represents the rich cultural heritage of Eastern Europe. Fellow Peace Corps volunteers sit nearby in matching traditional attire, all marking this milestone moment as they begin their commitment to economic development initiatives in rural Moldovan communities. The formal ceremony celebrates their dedication to community economic development work, with each volunteer wearing the beautiful folk dress that honors Moldova's cultural traditions.

Featured / Moldova

A Development volunteer in Moldova: A Talk with Ashli

by Jim Damico

Discover the journey of Ashli Alston, a Community Development volunteer in Moldova, and learn about her experiences, challenges, and the impact of her work.