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Stories From Timor-Leste

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

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A colorful market in Timor-Leste
By Katherine E.
August 6, 2025
Serving As A Volunteer
Rice fields timor-leste
By Isabelle L.
May 9, 2025
Serving As A Volunteer
rice paddies timor leste
By Jocelyn H.
April 10, 2025
Serving As A Volunteer
weights and sunset
By Sina B.
December 2, 2024
Serving As A Volunteer
<img src="img/20230331_195313.jpg" alt="PCV with host family">
By Grayson Edgemon
February 27, 2024
Volunteer William's host mother and two daughters, in Timor-Leste.
By William Jongeward
February 27, 2024
Serving As A Volunteer
Britney Ortega
By Brittney Ortega
November 3, 2023
Peace Corps Perspectives
FL The Gambia
By Peace Corps
December 13, 2018
Becoming A Volunteer
March Madness Chess Tournament
By Rebecca Longhany
March 23, 2018
Serving As A Volunteer
VIDEO: Highlighting home in Timor-Leste
By Peace Corps
February 20, 2018
Serving As A Volunteer
Nathan Chaput, Nepal
By Peace Corps
February 23, 2017
Serving As A Volunteer
Planting batar after the rain
By Julie Zamostny
January 13, 2017
Serving As A Volunteer
How to cook with banana flower
By Julie Zamostny
December 7, 2016
Serving As A Volunteer