Archive for Africa

Village Real Politik

January 9th, 2008 by Nate.

Saturday January 5th, 2007 9:13 AM I’m really trying to figure out my place in the village. All day as I move around the village, I watch and listen to people. Naturally I’m trying to learn the language but also I’m trying to figure out who is who, where peoples place is in the social order [...]

I need info!!

December 16th, 2007 by temenos.

Hi, I believe I will be going somewhere in Africa in April. Can someone out there give me some info? Such as; does the PC supply water filters? If so, what kind? Is anyone in Africa using their contact lenses? I would really love to be able to prepare as soon as possible and before [...]

HIV/AIDS in Africa

December 5th, 2007 by Waiting.

I’m a Peace Corps nominee to sub-Saharan Africa, hoping to work on HIV education. While I’m waiting for my medical clearance, I’d like to start researching HIV/AIDS in Africa. I’ve found many new books available, but I’m wondering which are the most accurate and honest resources. It’s easy to slant the issue for political reasons, [...]

Lesotho June 2008

December 1st, 2007 by thomas77.

I just got my invitation to serve in Lesotho in June, and was wondering if anyone else may be headed to this region, or if there are any past volunteers who could share some of their experiences in Lesotho. 

Africa in April?

November 30th, 2007 by temenos.

Hello out there, I am in the Placement part of the process. I know I will be going somewhere in Africa and probably mid April. Anyone else in the same time/space? Temenos