Make the most of your world.

With each garden Volunteer Andrew and his community installs, another family has a source of nutrient rich vegetables a few steps from their kitchen door marking progress towards the final goal—a day when all children in Guatemala have the vitamins and nutrients they need to grow learn, play and be happy.

“It’s true that Peace Corps Volunteers go into their communities and effect change. But I think one of the things I am still processing is how my community impacted me.”  -Returned Armenia Volunteer Lauren

-Volunteer Lawrence 

“I truly believe that returned Mongolia Volunteer Ashley has helped to pass the torch to the next generation of future Peace Corps Volunteers.” -  Jacqueline

Volunteers Carly and Jake created a local partnership between the health system and education department to allow health workers and teachers to test for malaria and provide the necessary treatment free of charge.

Volunteer Justin helped make a series of fuel-efficient cookstoves to introduce them to community members. Using these stoves, he held nutrition sessions and food-cooking demonstrations to help his Wildlife Club and a group of farmers understand why maintaining good nutrition is important and how these nutrients can be obtained. Amazing work!

Volunteer Andrea in Benin is teaching adolescent seamstress apprentices how to sell their handcrafted and unique fashion goods. So empowering!

"I believe that it’s important for Hispanics and Latinos to join the Peace Corps and serve in countries that are currently unaware of our culture, and to teach and share with others about your family and your origins," says Volunteer Rachele in Zambia.

Peace Corps China Volunteer  Lincoln met his host family and helped prepare a delicious meal! Who doesn't love dumplings!?

"My kids were so excited, some of them even wrote two pages! 💕 Don't worry, I will send a translation with each letter,” she says.

As 1 of 11 U.S. government agencies partnering to end hunger and reduce poverty, the Peace Corps is excited to continue supporting the Feed the Future initiative. Since 2011, more than 4,000 Volunteers have worked on food security projects in 53 countries worldwide, directly benefiting over 150,000 people.

As a Peace Corps Response Volunteer in Peru, Christopher Giordano supports a national program to develop a local artisanal fishing cooperative. He is also cataloging local fishing practices so that the art unique to his area can be recognized as cultural heritage of the entire country. So cool!

Volunteer Benjamin in Cambodia shares a look at how his family celebrates Pchum Ben. This holiday is dedicated to paying respect to deceased relatives. As you can see, lots of food is involved!

That feeling when you meet your host mom for the first time...  Love seeing these beautiful smiles!

"A swell group of seventh graders!” - Volunteer Ryan in Mongolia 

-Volunteer Elizabeth in Morocco

Volunteer Chris in Costa Rica recently attended a two-week course given by Instituto Nacional de Aprendizaje (INA), an organization that aims to promote efficiency, quality and consistency in local products. In the training, Chris learned the process of making some of Costa Rica’s finest dairy products including queso crema (cream cheese), mascarpone, palmito, mozzarella, queso blanco, natilla casera (sour cream), dulce de leche (caramel), and helados (ice cream). Delicious!