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Stories From Namibia

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

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Gaining Insight into the Role of a Promoter in a Nama Village in Namibia
Staying open to new and uncharted journeys
By Lynn N.
January 18, 2025
Serving As A Volunteer
Grassroot soccer skillz camp activity in Namibia
Empowering Namibian youth through a life-changing camp
By Todd S.
January 14, 2025
Serving As A Volunteer
Spreading awareness on World AIDS Day
By Peace Corps Namibia
January 13, 2025
Serving As A Volunteer
Salina D. at chalkboard
Art accelerates learning in Namibia
By Salina D.
September 4, 2024
Serving As A Volunteer
Photo of buildings with a Sam Nujoma Multi Purpose Centre sign in front
From Thailand to Namibia: A database built with love and friendship
By Peace Corps
November 14, 2022
After Service
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Why the key to sustainability is leaving behind a process, not a product
By Peace Corps
July 5, 2022
PCV Holly and a Peace Corps Staff member in Namibia
My heart is back home in Namibia
By Holly Bjerke
November 16, 2021
After Service
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A fulfilling second act: serving as an older Volunteer in Namibia
By Ken Kodama
June 15, 2020
Serving As A Volunteer
Pamela Watkins
8 Peace Corps Volunteers weigh in on serving later in life
By Peace Corps
May 24, 2019
Serving As A Volunteer
Eunice Lee 2
Growing to accept and empower myself
By Eunice Lee
May 15, 2019
Serving As A Volunteer
FL The Gambia
What Volunteers from top states say about Peace Corps service
By Peace Corps
December 13, 2018
Becoming A Volunteer
Clarice with her Namibian mother and sisters at their house.
Coming full circle
By Clarice Henry
August 15, 2018
Serving As A Volunteer
VIDEO: Highlighting home in Namibia
VIDEO: Highlighting home in Namibia
By Peace Corps
February 20, 2018
Serving As A Volunteer
The learners at the primary school in my village prepare for a dance competition.
The truth about FOMO as a Peace Corps Volunteer
By Krystal Wright
July 20, 2017
Serving As A Volunteer
My host siblings and I using extra equipment found around our homestead to create a fence for our soon to be garden.
Gardening from the ground up
By Krystal Wright
February 8, 2017
Serving As A Volunteer
snow in the desert namibia
Making snow in the desert
By Renee Sinden
February 1, 2017
Serving As A Volunteer
Nyassa Kollie, Malawi
What do you wish Americans knew about your country of service?
By Peace Corps
January 19, 2017
Serving As A Volunteer
Meme Lougha at the craft workshop
This is what sustainable development work looks (and feels) like
By Donna Wilson
January 17, 2017
Serving As A Volunteer
Paul Menard
Fifth time's the charm: Volunteer reflects on a decade of experience overseas
By Peace Corps
May 11, 2016
Serving As A Volunteer
girls soccer Tanzania
Live your goals – on and off the soccer field
By Ashley Mills
June 22, 2015
Peace Corps Perspectives