Senegal

Stories from Senegal

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

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A female Volunteer sits outside and hold up a drawing of nutritious foods and moringa

Bed nets and chaya: How Peace Corps Volunteers tackle the intersection of nutrition and malaria

Emma Murphy

Chaya is a micronutrient-rich, fast-growing leafy green that tastes a lot like spinach.

A male Peace Corps Volunteer points out data points to a male Senegalese coworker.

Using data to drive change in the health sector

Alex Hammerslough

During Senegal’s rainy season, I noticed a pressing problem at my local health post: There would often be 70 or more people waiting for treatment but with only five clinic staff, seeing every patient was a struggle.

Caring for Horses

Maddy Marshall

Ali Gningue is drinking tea with Volunteer Madeleine in the local livestock market where he sells hay and horse feed.

6 counterparts we're thankful for

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When a Peace Corps Volunteer arrives in their host community, they’re paired with a counterpart.

Cleaning the Country

Kendall Ziner

When Volunteer Kendall first arrived in Senegal, one of the first things she noticed was the trash.

Harvesting Honey

Alyssa Milo

Peace Only Podcast

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Health Volunteer Willow talks about her service so far in our very first episode of Peace Only Podcast.

Cheese, Anyone?

Desja Fagins

Welcome to the Louga Region of Northern Senegal! Your complimentary camel and jug of warm milk await.

Photo Essay: Transforming Senegal’s soil, one tree at a time

Caitlin Fellows

How strong is your soil? Does it have muscles?

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Stories from Senegal