Belize

Stories from Belize

Every Peace Corps Volunteer has a story to tell. Read stories from Volunteers about what it's like to live and work in Belize.

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Teacher reading a book to group of students

Superstars: when readers get support, they fly

Judith Jones

Two people standing in front of white board in classroom

Innovative teachers in Belize help new readers gain confidence and skills

Allison Knutson

After 30 years, a Peace Corps Response dream comes true in Belize

Isela Garay

“I’m going to join the Peace Corps when I grow up!”

Building relationships in my community

Sierra Jackson

As I enter the 6 month mark at site I have had some time to reflect on how things are going, and overall nothing but GREAT!

Collaborating with the Parents-Teachers Association to bring a school feeding program.

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In September of 2018, the primary school held its annual beginning of the year meeting.

Starting my service at the community clinic

DJ Whitmer

It all began on a quiet day in my second week of service.

Working with Health Counterparts

Ellen Mitchell

Working with Nurse Sima, Nurse/Community Health Worker (CHW) Greene and CHW Carolyn in my village has been a wonderful experience.

Creating our own Literacy Intervention groups

Claudia B.

Spanish is the first language for most children in my village.

Community Health Worker, Antonio

Jerad R.

Antonio, the Community Health Worker (CHW) in my village, has had a rich history with Peace Corps Volunteers throughout his life.

I served in Jamaica twice, 40 years apart

Miguelina Cuevas-Post

I first set foot on Jamaican soil on August 1, 1976, living and working in St. Mary until June 1, 1978. I did not return to the island until 38 years later.

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Stories from Belize