Prior to starting my Peace Corps service in Uganda, a question I would frequently get asked by friends and family back home was, ‘’Why Africa?’’ My usual response was, ‘’Why not?’’
By Cotious Tukashaba, Joseph Mwebe, and Amelia Naturinda
May 9, 2023
Malaria remains Uganda’s leading cause of death, especially among children under five years. In 2020, Uganda had the 3rd highest global burden of malaria cases and deaths (5.4%) and the 5th highest proportion of malaria cases in East and Southern Africa (23.2%).
By Marika Straker, Kiana Campbell, Romaric Fotsing, and Malaika Harris
Feb. 26, 2023
In February, we celebrate Black History Month. Here, we highlight the unique experiences of four Black Peace Corps Volunteers (BPCVs) serving in Uganda. Their stories and perspectives are poignant, powerful, and brave.
Ugandan culture is refreshingly community oriented. Perhaps more than in the US, Ugandan teachers assume a familial role at their schools and in their communities.
Every five years, the Peace Corps community comes together to honor distinguished current and returned Peace Corps Volunteers as well as staff with the John F. Kennedy Service Award. This honor is bestowed to just a few individuals who go above and beyond the call of duty and who have made exceptional contributions in service and leadership to further the Peace Corps mission and three goals.
I was sweaty and dirty, but smiling. I might not have been with the person I loved the most, but I was doing the thing I loved the most: working in malaria prevention.
The Ichupa Upcycle Project is a community-based social enterprise inspired by Returned Peace Corps Volunteer -RPCV Michał Matejczuk when he served (2016) in Mbale District in Eastern Uganda. Michal now lives in Hyderabad, India as a Henry R. Luce Scholar.