Asian American - Wandering The World

Peace Corps volunteer in Botswana celebrates during swearing-in ceremony, wearing traditional blue and white patterned shirt while standing proudly between American and Peace Corps flags. The young volunteer beams with joy in this formal government setting, where white curtains frame the backdrop featuring a historical black-and-white photograph and "Fifty years of world peace" banner. This milestone moment captures the official beginning of service for new volunteers who commit to community development work across Africa, marking the transition from training to active service in rural communities where they will focus on health education and youth development programs.

A Health Volunteer in Botswana: An interview with Ngoun

Meet Ngoun Lay, a Health volunteer in Botswana, as he shares his inspiring story of challenges, growth, and community impact in this insightful interview.

Belize

A Youth Development Volunteer in Belize: A Talk with Simon

by Jim Damico

Meet Simon Tran, a Youth Development volunteer in Belize, as he shares his inspiring story of challenges, growth, and community impact in this insightful interview.

Zambia

A Health volunteer in Zambia: An interview with Angelina

by Jim Damico

Meet Angelina Liu, a Health volunteer in Zambia, as she shares her inspiring story of challenges, growth, and community impact in this insightful interview.

Mongolia

Ben Crossing Cultures: an Asian American in the Peace Corps

by Jim Damico

Hear the story of Ben Park, an Asian American who served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Mongolia. Discover the power of cultural exchange and personal growth.

Fiji

Katie Crossing Cultures: An Asian American In Fiji

by Jim Damico

Discover the inspiring journey of an Asian American in the Peace Corps, Katie Zhao, in ‘Crossing Cultures: Contributions of Asian & Pacific heritage volunteers.’