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Tag: health

Peace Corps volunteer in Togo poses with large bird of prey at vibrant cultural festival in West Africa. The smiling volunteer with dreadlocks and glasses makes peace sign while Togolese handler displays impressive raptor with outstretched wings. Colorful crowd fills background with traditional clothing and festival atmosphere under blue sky and green trees. Local children and adults gather around this unique wildlife demonstration, showcasing Togo's rich cultural traditions and community celebrations where volunteers participate alongside local residents.
Featured / Togo

A Health volunteer in Togo: An Interview with Reyneir

by Jim Damico

Join us for an inspiring interview with Reyneir Magee, a Health volunteer in Togo, as she discusses her journey, challenges, and the impact of her service.

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Volunteer in Malawi stands on mountain viewpoint at sunset overlooking Michinji village and valleys
Malawi

A Health Volunteer in Malawi: An Interview with Pam

by Jim Damico

Discover the journey of Pam Williams, a dedicated Health volunteer in Malawi, and learn about her experiences, challenges, and the impact of her work.

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Volunteer in Zambia takes selfie with host family and counterpart Elizabeth Ngwira outside rural home in 2023
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.

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US Peace Corps Health volunteer in Peru, Lucia sits on red metal railings in a Peruvian town plaza, smiling broadly alongside three young local children. She wears a white sweater with dark geometric patterns, while the children sport casual clothes including a gray star-patterned hoodie. Mountains rise in the background under a partly cloudy sky, with colorful buildings and green trees visible throughout the plaza setting.
Peru

A Health volunteer in Peru: An Interview with Lucie

by Jim Damico

Join us for an inspiring interview with Lucie Rutherford, a Health volunteer in Peru, as she discusses her journey, challenges, and the impact of her service.

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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.
Botswana

A Health Volunteer in Botswana: An interview with Ngoun

by Jim Damico

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

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Ecuador

A Health volunteer in Ecuador: An interview with Caroline

by Jim Damico

Discover the journey of Caroline Williams, a dedicated Health volunteer in Ecuador, and learn about her experiences, challenges, and the impact of her work.

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Finn, a US Peace Corps volunteer in Peru, out for a run
Peru

A Health volunteer in Peru: An Interview with Finn

by Jim Damico

Join us for an inspiring interview with Finn Maunder, a Health volunteer in Peru, as he discusses his journey, challenges, and the impact of his service.

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Erin, a US Peace Corps health volunteer in Togo standing with her counterpart
Togo

A Health volunteer in Togo: A chat with Erin Cowen

by Jim Damico

Join us for an inspiring chat with Erin Cowen, a Health volunteer in Togo, as she discusses her journey, challenges, and the impact of her service.

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US Peace Corps volunteer in Peru, Thomas in a suit at his swearing-in
Peru

A Health volunteer in Peru: An interview with Thomas

by Jim Damico

Meet Thomas Roberts, a Health volunteer in Peru, as he shares his inspiring story of challenges, growth, and community impact in this insightful interview.

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A volunteer in Botswana sits beside a JICA volunteer eating a plate of traditional food at an event the JICA volunteer was hosting.
Botswana

A Health Volunteer in Botswana: A chat with Carter Gilbert

by Jim Damico

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

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