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Recently Peace Corps Volunteer Dashell and her youth counterpart joined in on the flag football coaches training at Veiu...
31/08/2026

Recently Peace Corps Volunteer Dashell and her youth counterpart joined in on the flag football coaches training at Veiuto Primary School grounds.

USA Football coaches Joshua Saunders and Nadia Bibbs brought the energy as they taught local coaches core flag football skills through playful drills and games. The kids loved every moment, and the local coaches helped keep the field full of laughs, learning and teamwork. Such an awesome day for youth sports and community spirit.

27/08/2026

Meet Veniana Nawaco, known as Na Vini to Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Katie Zhao from Group 98. As Katie’s counterpart in Navutu village Naitasiri, Na Vini reflects on the meaningful projects they worked on together and the lasting impact Katie has had on the community.

She shares how Katie’s guidance in Project Design Management, Income Generating Activities and Personal Money Management strengthened confidence across the village. Families began taking ownership of their community initiatives and applying the skills they learned to grow their projects in practical, consistent ways.

Today, the community continues to build on what they started together. For Na Vini, seeing these efforts thrive is a reminder of how shared learning can shape long term progress.

Last week our Group 100 Volunteers came together for Mid Service Training (MST), and the vibe was nothing short of inspi...
26/08/2026

Last week our Group 100 Volunteers came together for Mid Service Training (MST), and the vibe was nothing short of inspiring. MST is always a milestone and this year’s gathering was full of reflection, laughter, shared stories, and a whole lot of learning.

Volunteers swapped photos and experiences from their villages, explored their own values and beliefs, and deepened their understanding of iTaukei cultural practices. Together they mapped out effective ways of working across cultures so they can continue building stronger, more meaningful relationships in their communities.

We also took time to check in on overall health and wellbeing because thriving as a Volunteer means caring for your mind, body, and spirit.

Group 100 showed up with heart, curiosity, and commitment. Here’s to the second half of service and all the growth still ahead.

Our four Language & Culture Facilitators have been hard at work this first week of our Train the Trainers program. Throu...
21/08/2026

Our four Language & Culture Facilitators have been hard at work this first week of our Train the Trainers program. Throughout the week, participants increased their knowledge of our Community Economic Empowerment Project, Peace Corps’ approach to safety and security, and Peace Corps’ role in development. They also enhanced their skills in training design and assessment, competency-based training, coaching, navigating inter-cultural situations, and effective training design and facilitation.

It’s been an inspiring week of learning, collaboration, sharing, and building confidence to deliver high-quality training in our training communities. Congratulations to all participants for their commitment and energy. We’re excited to see the impact of this work in the months ahead.

Stay tuned for more updates as these coordinators take their new skills back to the field!

This week we are spotlighting Vidya and her response to the question: What strategies have you used to integrate into yo...
20/08/2026

This week we are spotlighting Vidya and her response to the question: What strategies have you used to integrate into your community?

As an Indian American Peace Corps Volunteer living in a remote mountain community in Bua, I discovered how powerful intentional relationship building can be. With no phone service, no connectivity, and four hours from the nearest town, I learned to slow down and truly connect.

One of my favorite memories is cooking Thai green curry for my neighbors during our Sunday communal lunch. Sharing a new dish opened the door to deeper conversations and a lot of laughter.

Since most people in the village did not speak English, I immersed myself in daily life. I walked through the village every day, met families, learned names, understood household dynamics, and practiced the local dialect. Greeting people in their own language and seeing their faces light up when I called them by name made every step worthwhile.

This experience led to unexpected moments of trust and transformation that shaped my entire service journey. Want to find out how these small interactions created lasting impact?

Click the link to read more: https://www.peacecorps.gov/what-we-do/life-in-the-peace-corps/volunteer-profiles/vidya-g/

Today marks the start of Group 99’s Completion of Service Conference, a week filled with reflection, celebration, and pl...
05/08/2026

Today marks the start of Group 99’s Completion of Service Conference, a week filled with reflection, celebration, and planning for the future. Volunteers are taking time to reflect on the impact they’ve had in their communities and the impact that their communities have had on them.

They will hear inspiring insights from Returned Peace Corps Volunteers about life after service and map out their remaining time in Fiji, wrapping up projects, and preparing for meaningful goodbyes. Throughout the week, they will consider the skills and experiences they’ve gained and shape them into strong resumes, cover letters, and interview stories, and learn about RPCV resources that will support their next steps.

We’re proud of Group 99 and everything they’ve brought to their communities.

Here’s to celebrating their accomplishments and the exciting paths ahead.

04/08/2026

Many Fijians fondly remember the Peace Corps Volunteers who taught them during their school years. These educators brought real passion to the classroom and a genuine interest in Fijian culture.

Mr. Viliame Seruvakula, Chairman of the Great Council of Chiefs, reflects on this experience and remembers the dedication of the Volunteers who taught him at Ratu Sukuna Memorial School and later at Queen Victoria School. Their commitment left a lasting impact on him and many others.

Three years ago, his village in the province of Tailevu welcomed Peace Corps Volunteer Ms. Christina Gutal, who partnered with the community to develop their village Strategic Plan. Their collaboration shows how strong partnerships can guide meaningful community development.

Their story shows that cultural exchange creates connections that last for generations.

30/07/2026

https://www.peacecorps.gov/donate/projects/pp-26-411-007/

Dashell and Michael ask that you donate to support their upcoming Youth Empowerment Conference!

Sometimes a day in the life of a Peace Corps Volunteer (PCV) in Fiji involves stepping right into community action! In Namosi Province, where she lives in a small village, PCV Dashell, originally from Washington state, spends her morning with the village women collecting “wi” fruit (june plum) for their jam making project. Their wi jam (“jamuwi”) sales have earned enough income to support their goal of opening the women’s cooperative bank account, and now they’re eager for more business success!

Dashell’s next project involves partnering with fellow PCV Michael, originally from Maryland, who serves in a neighboring village. Together with their local Youth Councils, they are preparing an intensive three-day Youth Empowerment Conference that will train 78 elected youth leaders from throughout Namosi Province in Income Generating Activities, Personal Money Management, and Project Design and Management. Participants who successfully complete the training modules will earn certificates and the expectation is that this training will create pathways for employment and income generation and reduce the area’s 23.5 percent youth unemployment rate.

Click the link at the top to donate!


Click the link to fund this community-led project in a village in Bua, Vanua Levu where Peace Corps Volunteer Christophe...
29/07/2026

Click the link to fund this community-led project in a village in Bua, Vanua Levu where Peace Corps Volunteer Christopher from Texas proudly serves: https://www.peacecorps.gov/donate/projects/pp-26-411-008/

The community is coming together to build and manage a rural gym that will boost physical wellness, strengthen youth engagement, and enhance long-term local capacity. Identified as a priority through the village development planning process, this project meets a real need for accessible recreational spaces while opening doors for future sports opportunities and income-generating events.

Your support will help the community:
• Construct and equip a shared gym
• Increase participation in organized physical activity
• Strengthen leadership and project management skills
• Build systems for long-term maintenance and sustainability

This project empowers local committees and youth to lead, plan, budget, and monitor their own development. Over time, the gym will support sporting events that generate revenue to reinvest back into the community.

Be part of something that creates lasting social, health, and economic benefits for the village.

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27/07/2026

Step into a day in the life of a Peace Corps Volunteer as we follow Christopher who serves in a village in the beautiful province of Bua on Vanua Levu. His morning begins with a quiet cup of coffee as the village gently wakes and the day’s work starts to take shape.

After breakfast he meets with his counterpart to talk through community priorities and ongoing projects that strengthen their partnership and empower local ideas.

Walk with Christopher as he proudly shares the bridge the community built together. It stands as a milestone of teamwork, resilience and shared accomplishment.

This is service in Fiji. Learning together. Growing together. Building together.

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