Malawi

Stories from Malawi

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

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A white, female Volunteer sits smiling with two Malawian women on a sofa chair.
Meeting Friends at the End of the Road
Katy Burr
It’s been a rough week, but this afternoon I decided to try and find my friend Agnes’ house to talk about some projects we are working on. I had only been there once, and her phone wasn’t working, so I set off walking in the general direction and hoped for the best.
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A Malawian woman sews up a hole in a green mosquito net.
Let's Stomp Out Malaria in Malawi
Peace Corps Malawi
Did you know that in Malawi, malaria is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality for children under five? Our Stomp Team is here to help put an end to that! Watch out video to learn what Stomp is, and how it's helping community members and Volunteers who want to put a stop to malaria in their areas.
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Peace Corps Malawi's Volunteer Support Assistant, Paul, smiles at the camera wearing a beige and green shirt.
Language Matters
Peace Corps Malawi
Learning a new language can be very difficult but Peace Corps Volunteers in Malawi know it's worth working towards. Language skills can help Volunteers make friends, complete projects, and integrate into their communities. Hear what our Volunteer Support Assistant and former Education Volunteer, Paul, has to say about learning a new language in Peace Corps.
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Volunteer Anna hands out bed nets to a line of Malawians.
The Buzz About Malaria and Food Security
Anna Vecchi

I spent the majority of my two-year Peace Corps service in Uganda fighting the spread of malaria. After finishing my service, I knew I had started a mission that I wasn’t done with yet.

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Volunteer Katlyn smiles at the camera while sitting on a brick porch with her smiling Malawian friend Katherine.
Returning to my village home
Katlyn Saley
Everything looked so familiar, yet there were subtle differences; a house that was now painted blue, the new brick fence, the church that had recently been cemented.
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An older male Volunteer smiles at the camera while standing under a banana tree.
Dare To Try: Scott
Peace Corps Malawi

Peace Corps Volunteers all over the world strive to learn the local languages in the host countries in order to earn the friendship and respect of their community members. Learning a new language is hard, and there are many mistakes to be made along the way. This doesn't deter Peace Corps Malawi Volunteers; they dare to try...and look what happens! By learning the local language, our Environment Volunteers increase communication between themselves and their neighbors--leading to better team work.

A blonde male Volunteer holds up his hand in greeting with a smile.
Dare to Try: Zack
Peace Corps Malawi

Peace Corps Volunteers all over the world strive to learn the local languages in the host countries in order to earn the friendship and respect of their community members. Learning a new language is hard, and there are many mistakes to be made along the way. This doesn't deter Peace Corps Malawi Volunteers; they dare to try...and look what happens! By learning the local language, our Environment Volunteers increase communication between themselves and their neighbors--leading to better team work.

A female Volunteer holds a picture of moringa and smiles.
Dare to Try: Karina
Peace Corps Malawi

Peace Corps Volunteers all over the world strive to learn the local languages in the host countries in order to earn the friendship and respect of their community members. Learning a new language is hard, and there are many mistakes to be made along the way. This doesn't deter Peace Corps Malawi Volunteers; they dare to try...and look what happens! By learning the local language, our Environment Volunteers increase communication between themselves and their neighbors--leading to better team work.

A colorful and beautiful picture of Malawi's landscape. Mountains in the distance are covered by dark clouds as a dirt path l
Market Musings in Malawi
Emily Babbidge

The weather is blissful today. 

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Volunteer Zack teaches young students about HIV
I Am Peace Corps Malawi: Zack
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.

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