All Things Peace Corps
Discover the inspiring journeys of women in the Peace Corps, including Tomoe Matsumoto-Hervol, in our Women’s History Month series, ‘Building Bridges.’
Building Bridges: Women in the Peace Corps with Tomoe Read More
Meet Jeff Zhou, a remarkable individual serving as a Peace Corps volunteer in Nepal. Jeff’s background is unique – born to Chinese immigrant parents in the United States, he now …
Jeff Crossing Cultures: an Asian American in the Peace Corps Read More
This week is Peace Corps Week and just wanted to share my thoughts on this year’s theme “Optimism in Action”.
Peace Corps Week 2024 – Optimism in Action Read More
Regina and Laura were serving as Peace Corps volunteers in Nepal. Then in March of 2020, the pandemic forced Peace Corps to evacuate all volunteers worldwide. Two years later, these friends decided to return to Nepal on their own. Besides visiting their host families, they wanted to do the 14-day Everest Base Camp trek. Along with their Apex Nepal Treks & Tours guide, Jayram, this is their story.
Peace Corps volunteers Trek to the amazing Everest Base Camp Read More
Most of the time Nepalis have a snack instead of lunch. I have come up with the most common snacks you can find either in Nepali homes or at the village shops.
15 yummy snacks you will find in the village (Nepal) Read More
A lot has happened since my Peace Corps Nepal group 206 had our swearing-in back in 2019. I just wanted to remember it and check-in with my fellow volunteers.
Swearing-In Peace Corps Nepal Anniversary (2019) Read More
Packing for Peace Corps is hard for everyone. Here you can find a packing list for an Education volunteer in Nepal, but the list works for many other countries.
What to Pack for Peace Corps – Packing List Read More
Learning Nepali guitar music is a great way to supplement your language learning. This page has a few sites that might help you learn Nepali guitar music.
How to Learn Nepali Guitar Music Read More
I wanted to give you a review of the last year and an update on what I hope is coming in 2022 with Peace Corps and Nepal.
Happy New Year Everyone! Wishing you an awesome 2022 ahead! Read More
I wrote this ‘welcome letter’ for Group 207 but I think it will hold true for all future Nepal groups about what to expect and a few tips on what to bring.
A ‘Welcome letter’ for a new group of Peace Corps volunteers Read More