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Stories From Botswana

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

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Continuing to support a Botswana community from home
By Peace Corps
May 7, 2025
Morgans message main photo
“I am because you are”: Morgan’s Message
By Elise Koehl
March 12, 2025
Serving As A Volunteer
Four Volunteers walk together towards a mountain on their vacation in Malawi
Virtual Service inspires in-country Volunteer service
By Peace Corps
October 27, 2023
portrait of Bakanuki Nfila
One woman’s journey from a village in Botswana to a pioneering career in public health
By Peace Corps
October 19, 2023
Peace Corps Perspectives
Volunteer teaches children
A Volunteer’s journey from AmeriCorps to the Peace Corps
By Peace Corps
August 23, 2023
After Service
Paul O'Brien works on a movie.
'Into the Light': Destigmatizing HIV and AIDS one step at a time
By Peace Corps
November 30, 2021
After Service
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The African American/Black Volunteer experience
By Peace Corps
February 1, 2020
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Helping HIV+ teens build confidence and camaraderie in Botswana
By Vathani Logendran
August 5, 2019
Serving As A Volunteer
Pamela Watkins
8 Peace Corps Volunteers weigh in on serving later in life
By Peace Corps
May 24, 2019
Serving As A Volunteer
A Asian American female stands with her friends who are wearing traditional dress. Photo in black and white.
I am Laone
By Leah Nason
May 2, 2019
Serving As A Volunteer
Students work on computers in the newly renovated library.
5 library projects bringing books and resources to communities around the world
By Peace Corps
April 10, 2018
Peace Corps Perspectives
Volunteer LoRen with her students
How the history of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. shaped my Peace Corps decision
By LoRen Burroughs
February 1, 2018
Serving As A Volunteer
Katherine and Baolopi
Empowering communities to address youth's sexual and reproductive health needs
By Peace Corps Botswana
August 30, 2017
Group of youth leaders gathered for a photo after youth leadership training.
"Life begins at the end of your comfort zone"
By LoRen Burroughs
July 5, 2017
Serving As A Volunteer
pencil on paper
Voice of the Silent Man - a poem on gender based violence
By Thobo Tomeletso
April 12, 2017
Serving As A Volunteer
Kirstin Benish pen pal program
A few tips for effective pen pal exchanges
By Kirstin Benish
June 10, 2016
Serving As A Volunteer
Over 10 years of hosting Peace Corps Day
By Peace Corps
April 6, 2016
After Service
Morocco house
10 types of houses Volunteers call home sweet home
By Peace Corps
July 6, 2015
Serving As A Volunteer
VIDEO: Stomping out malaria goes local
VIDEO: Stomping out malaria goes local
By Peace Corps
July 24, 2013
Serving As A Volunteer