CII-15, Evacuation—May 2020, Reflections

An Open Letter to Colombia

Dear Colombia, thank you. Continue reading An Open Letter to Colombia

Cesar, CII-14, Emily Chambard, Evacuation—May 2020, Reflections

More than Unfinished Business

Emily Chambard served as a Community Economic Development (CED) volunteer in a pueblo in Cesar, Colombia. I’m in a bleach … Continue reading More than Unfinished Business

CII-15, Evacuation—May 2020, Hannah Tsutsui, Magdalena, Reflections

Nos Vemos

Hannah Tsutsui served as a Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) volunteer in a pueblo in Magdalena, Colombia. My … Continue reading Nos Vemos

Brighid Carey, Evacuation—May 2020, Reflections, Staff

Now What?

Brighid Carey is the Regional Manager of the TEFL project for Peace Corps Colombia. Photo: Training Manager Nira assembles 100 … Continue reading Now What?

Atlántico, Evacuation—May 2020, Jane Haines, Reflections

The Fear of Forgetting

Jane Haines served as a Community Economic Development (CED) volunteer in a pueblo in Atlántico, Colombia. I’m ashamed to say … Continue reading The Fear of Forgetting

CII-12, Evacuation—May 2020, Larry Bratke, Reflections

Evacuation

Larry Bratke served as a Practical English for Success (PES) volunteer in a pueblo in Atlántico, Colombia. On the night … Continue reading Evacuation

Brynn Smith, CII-15, Evacuation—May 2020, Reflections

Sushi for Breakfast and Raggaetón from the Rooftops

Brynn Smith served as a Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) volunteer in a pueblo in Atlántico, Colombia. Today … Continue reading Sushi for Breakfast and Raggaetón from the Rooftops

Evacuation—May 2020, Health + Fitness, Patricia Melendez, Sports, Sucre

I Do Not Hike.

Ask anyone. They will tell you how the only way I could even entertain the idea would be via promised … Continue reading I Do Not Hike.

CII-15, Evacuation—May 2020, Hannah Collins, Magdalena, Reflections

The Journey through Magdalena

Hannah Collins served as a Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) volunteer in a pueblo in Magdalena, Colombia. As … Continue reading The Journey through Magdalena

Alex Wagner, Books + Music, CII-13, Culture, Evacuation—May 2020, La Guajira, Reflections

Colombia as the Library of Babel

Alex Wagner served as a Community Economic Development (CED) volunteer in a pueblo in La Guajira, Colombia. The Peace Corps … Continue reading Colombia as the Library of Babel

CII-15, Culture, International Women's Day Features, Reflections, Sara Klos

The Power of Womanhood

Sara Klos is a Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) volunteer serving in a pueblo in Boyacá, Colombia. … Continue reading The Power of Womanhood

Ashley Cole, Bolívar, CII-13, Climbing the Wall—December 2019, International Women's Day Features, Machismo, Reflections

We Must

Ashley Cole is a Community Economic Development (CED) volunteer serving in a pueblo in Bolívar, Colombia. Reflecting on my biggest … Continue reading We Must

Atlántico, CII-13, Climbing the Wall—December 2019, Jane Haines, Reflections

Whatever You Do, Work Heartily

Jane Haines is a Community Economic Development (CED) volunteer serving in a pueblo in Atlántico, Colombia. When I was five … Continue reading Whatever You Do, Work Heartily

Cesar, Climbing the Wall—December 2019, Emily Chambard, Reflections, Sin categoría

A Site Identity Crisis

Emily Chambard is a Community Economic Development (CED) volunteer serving in Cesar, Colombia. In the scheme of life, eight months … Continue reading A Site Identity Crisis

Alex Wagner, CII-13, Climbing the Wall—December 2019, La Guajira, Reflections, Sin categoría

No Volunteer is an Island

Alex Wagner is a Community Economic Development (CED) volunteer serving in a pueblo in La Guajira, Colombia. At some point, … Continue reading No Volunteer is an Island