Peace Corps Liberia

Peace Corps Liberia commenced in 1962 and has had over 4000 volunteers.

[Peace Corps @PeaceCorps]

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[Peace Corps Liberia @PCLiberia]

"A little He for She"

#womenshistorymonth #equality #equity #love #support #alltogether #peacecorps #liberia #peacecorpsstaff

[Peace Corps Liberia @PCLiberia]

"I know my identity and should not let other people define who I am. #Diversity is all around. When you take time to look, be still and listen, that's where the true learning starts." - Devo'n #ThisIsUs #peacecorps #peacecorpsvolunteer

[Peace Corps Liberia @PCLiberia]

#PeaceCorps #Liberia #Volunteers now focus on #literacy utilizing the #Let'sRead program within #elementary classrooms. #PCV BK here is assisting a student with #phonics. He always brings joy and energy into his lessons to gets students excited about #learning. #education

[Peace Corps Liberia @PCLiberia]

"Hello I'm Jandeh. I hail from Grand Cape Mount. I started work with #PeaceCorps in April 2019. I like that PC enables future generations to be successful. I love the Volunteers excitement & willingness to learn our ways of life and local #languages, it shows total #acceptance."

[Peace Corps Liberia @PCLiberia]

#Science Lab #Volunteers always have to test out their #experiments before carrying the activity into the classroom. PCVs Paye and Ty are planning an #electrical circuit #lab. They co-teach labs with local teachers weaving in critical thinking and kinetic #learning. #peacecorps

[Peace Corps Liberia @PCLiberia]

We had a great visit from @voicewithaction who demonstrated their programming.

"I am special and I should feel proud!"

#peacecorps #collaboration #rpcv

[Peace Corps Liberia @PCLiberia]

Where are they now?

#RPCV Darrell ('16-'19) is employed with #NASA.
"Basically the job deals with managing facilities NASA uses for their space projects." - D
Did you know RPCVs qualify for Noncompetitive Eligibility to more easily get #federal employment?

#soproud #peacecorps

[Peace Corps Liberia @PCLiberia]

#Malaria is endemic to #Liberia, the entire population is at risk. PCVs have created #flipbooks to show info and activities in their #science, #health, or biology #classes. #PCV Daria here is doing just that. The colorful pictures are engaging and informative. #peacecorps

[Peace Corps Liberia @PCLiberia]

Who needs the expensive and fragile light #microscopes? We've upgraded here using Pocket Microscopes and Fold-a-Scopes for easy lessons into the microscopic world of #cells and bacteria. #lightweight #science #education #student #peacecorps

[Peace Corps Liberia @PCLiberia]

From #compost to #nutrition, #PCVs tackled it at the 2020 Gardening & Nutrition In-Service Training. #Counterparts from various counties came to learn about creating #gardens that can be used to encourage #growth mindsets and supplement #education. They even made a #permagarden!

[Peace Corps Liberia @PCLiberia]

Back in his old stomping grounds, Kevin used to be the Country Director here in #Liberia a few years ago. He came back for a #visit this weekend, #welcome! The #staff and #Volunteers here enjoyed seeing him and catching up. #peacecorps #family

[Peace Corps Liberia @PCLiberia]

"Sando, a #rubber tree #farmer, has a family #farm next to my school. He collects rubber from hundreds of trees every three days. You can see him creating a new groove to tap into the #tree. He collects the rubber in a cup and sells it to the rubber company." - #PCV Zach
#liberia

[Peace Corps Liberia @PCLiberia]

#Hands-on #science isn't just for high school, #safety first though. #PCV Daria took the kids on a scientific adventure #outside of the #classroom sparking #curiosity and #interest in the natural world.

#peacecorpsvolunteer #education #goggles #labs #adorable #elementary

[Peace Corps Liberia @PCLiberia]

'Looks too young to be #retired.'
George and Gus, who actually have the same Birthday, are now both 60! Their last day was Friday here at Peace Corps Liberia after many years of #dedication to the #PeaceCorps mission. Thank you plenty gentlemen! #retirement #appreciation #pcstaff

[Peace Corps Liberia @PCLiberia]

#Hands-on #science is the best way to #learn. Our Science #Lab Coordinator, Kristen, has #partnered with the Catholic Schools. Here they are practicing #acid/base #titration which frequently appears on the national tests for seniors. #chemistry #peacecorps

[Peace Corps Liberia @PCLiberia]

Where are They Now?
"I've been teaching 8th grade #math and #advising Coexist club. My classroom is filled with lappa, pictures, #memories from my time as a #PeaceCorps #Volunteer. I love my job and the role I get play in #educating young adults." - Katie #RPCV #Liberia '16-'18

[Peace Corps Liberia @PCLiberia]

#PCVs Devo'n and Xena are our only 2 #Health #Volunteers and are here helping with a training in Margibi County through the #Community #Health Assistance Program. Small but Mighty for sure! #peacecorps #peacecorpsvolunteers #teamwork

[Peace Corps Liberia @PCLiberia]

We can make our own running water. PCV Zach and his #health #club are all showing the #community the essential benefits and technique of proper #hand #washing over in Margibi County. Way to go #team!
#wash #hygiene #peacecorps #peacecorpsvolunteer #liberia

[Peace Corps Liberia @PCLiberia]

It's hard to image what life could be like without access to #hygienic #menstrual products. #PCVs Steve and Ty are having discussions with Payless Pads Manufacturing Co. They produce 3 reusable pads (#RUMPS) with a carrying pouch for less than $1. #gender #peacecorps #partnership