Ecuador

Stories from Ecuador

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

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Living with a host family in Ecuador
Peace Corps Ecuador

La positiva experiencia de una voluntaria viviendo con su familia anfitriona.

The positive experience of a volunteer living with her host family.

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Hispanic female Peace Corps volunteer review paper documents with two female community members outside in Guatemala
5 Americans reflect on ways their Hispanic heritage influenced their Peace Corps service
Peace Corps

“I wanted to join the Peace Corps because I wished to further connect with my Latin American heritage, to exchange with another Hispanic culture and better understand the intricacies of the Latinx identity” - Yvette Garcia, a community economic development Volunteer in Dominican Republic.

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More than a nickname
Russell Bucher

When I got to Ecuador, I did something that set the tone for my two years of service – I gave myself a nickname.

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A young girl, hand covered in blue paint, adds her hand print to piece of paper with other colorful hand prints.
Here's what 6 youth in development Volunteers have to say about their sector
Peace Corps

Youth in development Volunteers know that individual connections create a global impact.

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Peace Corps Costa Rica: Evolution of the Mission over the Decades
Carol (Former PCCR Country Director)

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Here I am in 1969 listening to a local Kañari leader. He is still active in community leadership. We are still in contact. We
Peace Corps again
Alan Adams

The Peace Corps was a profoundly significant experience for me. 

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How adopting a dog helped me integrate into my community
Hannah Harper

Henry entered my life after I was in site for about a month and a half. 

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Carson Twiss, Guatemala
6 reasons you should put your Spanish skills to use in the Peace Corps
Peace Corps

¿Hablas español? Use your language skills as you live, learn and serve in a community overseas.

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Maria, a participant of "With These Two Hands," in the shop that she owns and operates.
Empowering women in Ecuador by increasing financial independence and building business skills
Wyatt Clay

As I approach the two-year mark since I arrived in Ecuador, I am able to appreciate the projects I have been privileged to be a part of.

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7 current openings where you can serve with your sweetheart
7 current openings where you can serve with your sweetheart
Peace Corps

Serving in the Peace Corps alongside your partner or spouse can have advantages. 

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