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Stories From Uganda

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

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How to support a Ugandan farm's transformation while at home in Colorado
By Jean-Pierre Larroque
March 28, 2022
Serving As A Volunteer
Nancy Wesson in Uganda
Reconfiguring the puzzle of myself in Uganda
By Nancy Wesson
November 3, 2021
After Service
Two Peace Corps Volunteers stand together at Close of Service.
Serving in Peace Corps Response without my partner
By Anna Vecchi
February 9, 2021
Serving As A Volunteer
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Fight against environmental degradation
By Dr. Lily Asrat
June 28, 2019
Serving As A Volunteer
Marie Fitzsimmons and Kirk Peters returned to their site in Lesotho where they served as Peace Corps Volunteers in the 1980s.
What kindness can create
By Sophie Fitzsimmons-Peters
May 6, 2019
Jumping out of my comfort zone
Jumping out of my comfort zone
By Anne Lezak
June 27, 2018
Serving As A Volunteer
Elyse crossing the equator for the first time during her service with Peace Corps Uganda.
“You're still going"
By Elyse Painter
April 16, 2018
Becoming A Volunteer
Students work on computers in the newly renovated library.
5 library projects bringing books and resources to communities around the world
By Peace Corps
April 10, 2018
Peace Corps Perspectives
Preparing orange fleshed sweet potato
Sweet Potato Project - Rewarding Feeling!
By Emma Kripp
February 2, 2018
Serving As A Volunteer
Volunteer Anna hands out bed nets to a line of Malawians.
The Buzz About Malaria and Food Security
By Anna Vecchi
December 5, 2017
Serving As A Volunteer
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Coffee Camp 2017
By Michał Matejczuk
October 31, 2017
Serving As A Volunteer
Tiffany Tai - Do Peace Corps Volunteers truly have an impact?
Do Peace Corps Volunteers truly have an impact?
By Tiffany Tai
September 21, 2017
After Service
Using social media to promote healthy behaviors in Uganda
Using social media to promote healthy behaviors in Uganda
By Chelsea Gaylord
June 30, 2017
Serving As A Volunteer
Peace Corps Volunteers facilitate a session at one of the CAT regional trainings
Promoting Community Health - a worthwhile passion
By Peace Corps Uganda HIV/AIDS Committee
June 22, 2017
Serving As A Volunteer
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Blue House gives girls hope in Uganda
By Charles Lilley
June 9, 2017
Serving As A Volunteer
Madagascar: A community health worker explains how the safe water source functions.
5 projects to ensure every person has access to a toilet
By Peace Corps
November 18, 2016
Peace Corps Perspectives
Breakdancing to empower girls
How a "secondary" project opened my world
By Bina Contreras
August 30, 2016
Serving As A Volunteer
uganda glow
"Girls are powerful and can change the world"
By Peace Corps
March 14, 2016
Serving As A Volunteer
Tiffany Tai Peace Corps reflection
Why did you join the Peace Corps?
By Tiffany Tai
July 8, 2015
Becoming A Volunteer
VIDEO: Stomping out malaria goes local
VIDEO: Stomping out malaria goes local
By Peace Corps
July 24, 2013
Serving As A Volunteer