I can still feel my stomach knot up when someone reads my name out loud for the first time. It takes me back to being a kid, growing up in a white, working-class suburb of Detroit and hearing the teacher take a long pause upon seeing my name on the attendance list.

From rural villages to busy cities, women are the backbone of society. They are health care professionals, local organizers, inventive entrepreneurs, sustainability-minded farmers and dedicated educators.

As an English for Technical and Academic Purposes Volunteer in Mexico, Jennifer Speier focuses on teaching English at a polytechnic university.

¡Viva México!

In Mexico, there is an illustrious gastronomic legacy that is synonymous with culture and tradition. 

Peace Corps Response offers volunteer opportunities for experienced professionals to serve in communities around the world. 

Binoculars, lunch, water, hat and sunscreen. Check!