I have been welcomed with open arms from my friends, crinkle-eyed smiles from my elders, and by the sticky kisses of children who love to poke at my chronic sunburn from the moment I set foot in Boki Diawe, a lovely road village in the northern region of Senegal.

The sun went down a few hours ago but it’s hot.

Agriculture Volunteers lead grassroots efforts to fight hunger.

Volunteer Evelyn creates a coloring book series for kids that include themes of gender equity and inclusion.

Peace Corps Senegal Volunteers have been working for years towards cleaning this country through waste-removal projects.

Local Language and Community Health

Every weekday at 6:30pm, Volunteer Yi packs her sports bag and heads five minutes down the road to her karate gym.

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.