1. Zimbabwe Swearing In - PCDS

    Peace Corps Description of Service Country of Service: ZimbabweDates of Service: December 6, 1992 - December 31, 1995 Tommy R. Chambers began Peace Corps Training on October 19, 1992 at the Peace Corps Training Center in Chitungwiza, Zimbabwe, and completed an intensive six-week program. The training included Cross Cultural Studies, Shona Language and Personal Health. Mr. Chambers continued two more weeks of personal training/familiarization on-site at cultural institutions throughout Zimbab...

  2. Nicaragua Intrigue

    I have watched this little girl, who is my neighbor, grow over the past two years.  I have had the pleasure of being around for her first step and her first word, NO!  She is 4 months in this picture and is  now an active and happy 2 and a half year old.

  3. Ecuador Youth

    Preschoolers at the Centro de Infantil in Paquiestancia - Ecuador.

  4. Senegal Ouli

    My little brother, Ouli, gets very excited whenever I get my bike out to go anywhere. He gets even more excited when I sit him on it.

  5. Mongolia Jolly 'Ol St. Nick

    Mongolian Students handcrafted stockings for the holiday season

  6. Mongolia Snow Shoveling

    A Mongolian woman climbs on top of her home. She shovels snow to keep it from melting and seeping through the fabric.

  7. Mongolia Cards Fan

    Mongolian child supports the St. Louis Cardinals

  8. Mongolia Biker Boys

    Two Mongolian children playing on their dad's motorcycle

  9. Mongolia Mongolian Sunset

    Walking home to our host families at sunset

  10. Panama Desfile de Navidad en Puerto Armuelles

    I had the absolutely privilege of being Santo Claus in the 2009 Desfile de Navidad en Puerto Armuelles, Chiriqui.  This event is perhaps one of the biggest throughout the year. For over a mile stretch the float threw out cookies and candies and children were constantly brought up to sit on my lap for a photo. "Santo Santo dame galletas!"

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“Sunset at the Railroad” by PCV Nicholas Baylor Hall. Namibia, 2011.