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Stories from Malawi

Every Peace Corps Volunteer has a story to tell about their service. Read stories from Volunteers about what it's like to live and serve in Malawi, the Warm Heart of Africa.

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Response Volunteer Nyassa smiles while "I Am Peace Corps Malawi" is written in white next to her.

"Peace Corps has touched my life in a really specific way..."

Find out what special connection Response Volunteer Nyassa has with Peace Corps. Let's just say she's keeping it in the family!

A Malawian community member washes her bednet at a demonstration by her Volunteer.
Learning should be fun. Regardless of age, if we are not engaged with the material being taught, we quickly lose interest.
Trainees stand in a village in Malawi, waiting to be Sworn-In as Volunteers
There are a lot of reasons to apply for Peace Corps, and even more reasons to join us here in Peace Corps Malawi! Find out some of the reasons our Volunteers decided to take the hardest job they'll ever love.
Two people shake hands. One is American and one is Malawian.
There are many reasons to love Malawi, but our Health, Environment, and Education Volunteers seem to all agree on one! Watch our video to find out what it is.
Amelia is a GHSP Volunteer

In our "I Am Peace Corps Malawi" video series, we introduce you to the individuals who are working in the field here in The Warm Heart of Africa. Tune in each month to meet a current or former Volunteer and hear about their projects, what they love about Malawi, and what makes their service unique.

Malawi Trainee, Jhonnie

When signing up for Peace Corps, it's best to expect the unexpected. Watch our video to find out how Malawi has gone beyond what our Combined Health, Environment, and Education Trainees were expecting.

#BeyondExpectations

Justin and a community member construct a fuel-efficient cookstove

With students spectating and giggling outside of the school kitchen, I started constructing the stove, sweating and slightly nervous as this was the first stove I had constructed since my Pre-Service Training.

Health Volunteer Emma celebrates her return to Malawi with her community by dancing

I carefully slid the photo out of my journal to show it to the man sitting next to me and explained in Chichewa that this was where I was going—to see my family.

Three Malawian girls learn Chemistry at a STEM camp
Corey is a part of Peace Corps Malawi

In our "I Am Peace Corps Malawi" video series, we introduce you to the individuals who are working in the field here in The Warm Heart of Africa. Tune in each month to meet a current or former Volunteer and hear about their projects, what they love about Malawi, and what makes their service unique.

Ashley stands with teachers at the STAR awards ceremony

I began my career in education as a fellow at Match Charter, teaching in a tough environment and watching expert teachers transform students’ attitudes and success in learning. After a number of years teaching English as a foreign language in public schools across the United States, I wanted to experience international education and applied to the Peace Corps.

Dads and Daughters

Happy Father's Day to our American dads! Historically, only Mother's Day is celebrated in Malawi; this is largely due to wide-spread assumptions that mothers are the more involved parent in their children's lives. Our "Dads and Daughters" video shows that Malawian fathers also have a very important role to play as parents, and many of them are willing to encourage and support their girls. Happy unofficial Father's Day to all of the Malawian dads invested in the upbringing of their children!

Southern Malawi Village

During my first month at site, if you would have told me that I would end up staying in Malawi much longer than my twenty-seven month service, I would have bet my life against it. 

Education Volunteer Andrew teaches about conservation.

I never had to look far to find a face like mine.

A Malawian couple celebrate their marriage with their community.

Have you ever wondered what a Malawian village wedding looks like? Check out this video to see a traditional ceremony our Volunteer was invited to attend in the most northern part of Malawi in Chitipa district.

I Am Peace Corps Malawi: Tanvi

In our "I Am Peace Corps Malawi" video series, we introduce you to the individuals who are working in the field here in The Warm Heart of Africa. Tune in each month to meet a current or former Volunteer and hear about their projects, what they love about Malawi, and what makes their service unique.

Ada hold some of his harvest.

Ada is a farmer in my village. He's small, thin, rarely wears shoes, and has a wide smile that reminds me of the Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland. 

100 greater kudu were released into the wildlife reserve during the first phase of the wildlife translocation African Parks i

Growing up on a small farm in western New York, falling in love with nature was easy. 

I Am Peace Corps Malawi: Jack

In our "I Am Peace Corps Malawi" video series, we introduce you to the individuals who are working in the field here in The Warm Heart of Africa. Tune in each month to meet a current or former Volunteer and hear about their projects, what they love about Malawi, and what makes their service unique.

I Am Peace Corps Malawi: Mahi

In our "I Am Peace Corps Malawi" video series, we introduce you to the individuals who are working in the field here in The Warm Heart of Africa. Tune in each month to meet a current or former Volunteer and hear about their projects,  what they love about Malawi, and what makes their service unique. 

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