Tag Archive: Peace Corps

Mar 26 2014

“Africa and Beyond” Photo Exhibition

The Living Room Cafe & JME Photographie Presents: “Africa and Beyond Photo Exhibition” “Auction and sale of photographs to raise funds for Camp Sky which aims to inspire and prepare motivated Malawian students and teachers academically, socially, and creatively.” VENUE: The Living Room Cafe DATE: Thursday, 3 April 2014 TIME: 6 PM – 9 PM …

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Dec 08 2013

Malawi Immigration Police

I had a crazy experience a few months ago with Malawi Immigration Police. A fellow volunteer was staying with me and we were having coffee when we heard a big bus pull up in front of my apartment. I live in a guarded gated compound with 17 houses so when a bus pulls in, they …

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Aug 02 2013

Trip to South Luangwa

Happiness is a journey, not a destination. Live for today – there will never be another one quite like it. Alright, to continue where I left off from my post on my brother’s visit, we also went on a safari in South Luangwa in Zambia. It was a really good trip and was the highlight …

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Jan 18 2013

Brother’s Visit

  “Happiness is a journey, not a destination. Live for today – there will never be another one quite like it.”A few months ago, my brother came to visit me in the warm heart of Africa to celebrate his birthday. It’s a bit of a change of environment for him since he lives in Las …

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May 31 2012

Jambula – Pictures

” If you’re always thinking about the things you could do or would do then you’re not actually doing the doing. So stop thinking and start doing! Disappointment can only come from thinking about what you could or would do! Live, dream and most importantly DO.”   So I finally tethered my blackberry with my …

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Feb 28 2012

How to Contact Me

As mentioned in my previous posts, I will have no access to the internet for the first 8 weeks in Malawi. Which means, I can only be contacted through regular snail mail. Unless it’s an emergency then you may contact: Office of Special Services (OSS) at Peace Corps Washington Phone: 1-800-424-8580, Ext 1470, or 202- …

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Dec 01 2011

Make the Difference

You Make The Difference If each grain of sand were to say: “One grain does not make a mountain, there would be no land.” If each drop of water were to say: “One drop does not make an ocean, there would be no sea.” If each note of music were to say: “Each note does …

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Oct 25 2011

My Assignment

Country: Malawi Program: Community Health and HIV and AIDS Job Title: Community Health Advisor Orientation Dates: March 5-6, 2012 Pre-Service Training: March 7-May 9, 2012 (in Malawi)* Dates of Service: May 10, 2012 – May 9, 2014* *Dates are subject to change PRIMARY DUTIES: The Malawi Ministry of Health utilizes Peace Corps Health Volunteers to …

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Oct 24 2011

FAQs About Peace Corps in Malawi

So here are some of the FAQs about Malawi that I copied from www.peacecorpswiki.org How much luggage will I be allowed to bring to Malawi? Most airlines have baggage size and weight limits and assess charges for transport of baggage that exceeds this allowance. The Peace Corps has its own size and weight limitations, and …

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Oct 23 2011

Malawi

I’m going to Malawi! Where is Malawi? AFRICA!!!! I leave for staging on March 5, 2012 and will be leaving for Malawi on March 7, 2012. For the first three months, volunteers will receive all kinds of trainings. i.e. language, culture, technical, etc. The volunteers will also be living with a host family while in …

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