Explaining the magnitude of the United States of America to a Malawian is a difficult task. 

Preparing for and serving in the Peace Corps was a journey I could not have completely prepared for. 

Nearly 20 years ago in Romania, a group of Peace Corps Volunteers and their counterparts responded to what they together saw as a need in their communities. 

Beginning in 1986, I served as an early childhood teacher trainer in Haiti. 

Volunteers are making a difference for people in host communities by working across Africa to prevent malaria, educate and support people who are afflicted or at risk.