From the Archives: Change Means Growth
This week, we travel back to 2002 to talk about Change with Historian Mack Devoto, and RPCV Karen Downey. Despite the many years between them, and their services, it's clear that some experiences never change.
Misconceptions That Make Me Giggle
To start off our week, Colt Dreyer shares some hilarious, and educational, moments that resulted from stumbling over cultural stereotypes and slight miscommunications. This is a look at the truth of our teaching outside the classroom!
A Week of Lunches Across Thailand
Four volunteers across Thailand take us on a culinary journey, showcasing a week of lunches in the busy lives of PCVs and community members in their regions!
Welcome Volunteers! - Adjusting to Site
Group 136 is officially the newest batch of Peace Corps Thailand volunteers! To congratulate them, the cohorts already in country have compiled some advice they have, as the newbies begin to make their way to site.
What do I tell my Thai friends about climate change?
Peace Corps Thailand volunteers were told recently “In alignment with the updated federal priorities, Climate considerations will no longer be included in Peace Corps programming." It's not like my Thai friends don't already know something is wrong.
We Are Diversity
"My community members don't value my presence simply because I can speak English... My community values the very thing they brought me in for, my differences." - Kayla Kawalec, 134 YinD