Peru

Stories from Peru

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

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Friends and neighbors roasting their marshmallows.
S’more cultural exchange: Celebrating the Fourth of July in Perú
Mark Goldy-Brown

The Peace Corps has 3 goals:

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VIDEO: Hospitality in Peru
VIDEO: Hospitality in Peru
Third Goal

Volunteer Brandon Williams shows us that hospitality in Peru starts at the table.

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8 volunteer opportunities for creative types
8 volunteer opportunities for creative types
Peace Corps Response

Did you know you can serve in the Peace Corps as a music teacher or animation specialist? 

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Pride and Prejudice: The LGBT Volunteer experience
Peace Corps

When serving abroad, all Peace Corps Volunteers face challenges of new living arrangements, novel foods and different attitudes.

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Jeannie Folan med school
From Peace Corps to med school
Jeannie Folan

My dad is a returned Peace Corps Volunteer and a physician. When I matriculated his alma mater for medical school, he got to give me my first white coat. You could say I’m following in his footsteps. 

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Let Girls Learn in Peru
Income-generating activities for women artisans in Peru
Brooklynn Adelman

Meet Ruby. She is a mother, spouse and teacher. 

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A Blur, a poem by a Volunteer
A Blur, a poem by a Volunteer
Third Goal

A Blur

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Penn State University alum discovers the sweet side of Peace Corps service in Perú
Peace Corps
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Youth entrepreneurs open a movie theatre in Peru
Youth entrepreneurs open a movie theater in Peru
Brooklynn Adelman

Hands down my favorite part of Peace Corps is the work! 

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The power of 'yes'
Adrienne Peck

Think of a time you said yes that you almost didn’t. 

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