As we enter 2020, it's become clear that the trend of celebrating #selfcare isn't going anywhere.

In rural Jamaica, one environment Volunteer is showing her young women's group that self-care can build confidence, inner strength and sisterhood.

February is nationally recognized as African American History Month.

One year ago, Colin Kaepernick unveiled a campaign alongside Nike commemorating the 30th anniversary of the brand’s iconic slogan. The ad featured a black and white close-up of Kaepernick’s face with the words, “Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything.”

Our approach to development centers on people-to-people connection.

As a Peace Corps Volunteer who uses art to understand the world, I have been drawn to Caribbean art from the beginning.

Read below the tales of two volunteers, Jennifer O. and Loren R., as they work alongside Jamaican women to improve livelihoods and broaden job skills.

America’s motto “E Pluribus Unum,” translates from Latin as “From Many, One,” and echoes Jamaica’s national motto, “Out of Many, One People”. This is more than mere coincidence, as both nations harbor a rich diversity and multicultural heritage.

Camp Respect was born in 2016 out of a desire to reach young men in Jamaica.

I love the core message of the Peace Corps, spreading peace and friendship. I am also passionate about working with children and learning about different cultures. 

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.