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Since 1994, over 2600 Peace Corps Volunteers have served in Zambia. The Peace Corps traces its roots and mission to 1960, when then Senator John F.

Kennedy challenged students at the University of Michigan to serve their country in the cause of peace by living and working in developing countries. From that inspiration grew an agency of the federal government devoted to world peace and friendship. Since that time, 200,000+ Peace Corps Volunteers have served in 139 host countries to work on issues ranging from AIDS education to information tech

nology and environmental preservation. Today's Peace Corps is more vital than ever, working in emerging and essential areas such as education, health and agriculture, and contributing to the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. Peace Corps Volunteers continue to help countless individuals who want to build a better life for themselves, their children, and their communities. COMMENT POLICY
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03/06/2026

Calling all Zambia RPCVs

Peace Corps Zambia is launching a story collection initiative as part of a broader effort to preserve and celebrate more than 30 years of partnership, service, cultural exchange, and shared impact since the post opened in 1993.

We are currently developing a documentary project and are seeking stories, reflections, photos, and archival materials from RPCVs across all decades, sectors, and provinces.

We are especially interested in stories that reflect:

▪️Meaningful counterpart and community relationships

▪️Memorable project or service experiences

▪️Cultural exchange and mutual learning

▪️Long-term friendships and continued collaboration

How Zambia shaped your life personally or professionally

▪️The broader Peace Corps mission and goals

▪️Continued impact on communities, careers, leadership, or worldview

We would especially love to hear from RPCVs who are still in contact with former counterparts or host community members who may be interested in participating in future storytelling or documentary efforts.

Submissions may help inform future documentary development and broader Peace Corps Zambia storytelling initiatives.

📅 Submission Deadline: June 20, 2026
📎 Submit your story here: https://forms.gle/XCCmYfHu5WKuWZ8f8

Please feel free to share widely throughout the Zambia RPCV community and if you have any questions, please email [email protected]

Thank you for helping preserve and honor the legacy of Peace Corps Zambia.

02/06/2026

Welcome to Zambia, Mary!

Yesterday, Peace Corps Zambia welcomed Mary, our newest Peace Corps Response Volunteer.

During her service, Mary will collaborate closely with local partners and health professionals to support ongoing health initiatives and help strengthen community-based health efforts.

We're excited to have Mary join the Peace Corps Zambia family and look forward to the impact she will make through service, collaboration, and cultural exchange.

Please join us in giving Mary a warm Zambian welcome! 🇿🇲🇺🇸

25/05/2026

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PC Zambia’s ECO committee had the pleasure of meeting with the Wildlife And Environmental Conservation Society Of Zambia a few months ago! They discussed their environmental education initiatives and how they can reinstate/start these clubs in their own communities. They were able to share a few of these booklets at IST at the RED/CHEP 2025 training.

24/05/2026

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MMM highlight! Kudos to Northern PCV’s Abby Reese Asimos and Chris kahler for their malaria awareness works this past week. Abby Reese busted out the pant brushes to complete a malaria prevention mural inside her schools health room. Chris alongside his counterpart engaged over 77 members of his community on the need for nets to aid in the fight against malaria. 🚫🦟

23/05/2026

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Papaya seed germination🌱. PCVL Dalton from Western Province visited PCV Liam’s site in Southern Province to share some hands-on farming tips with a local community club. Members learned how to germinate papaya seeds using simple tools: bowls, paper towels, and plastic wrap! 🥣🌿
A fun and practical session empowering the community to grow their own fresh papayas from seed! 🍈

22/05/2026

Today, we proudly welcomed two new Peace Corps Response Volunteers, Beth and SeighViance, as they officially took the oath to serve in Zambia. 🇺🇸🇿🇲

With backgrounds in social work and public health, Beth and SeighViance will support HIV care and treatment efforts in Western Province over the coming year. Their decision to dedicate their skills, time, and hearts to service reflects the very spirit of Peace Corps: partnership, humility, and impact through community engagement.

We are honored to welcome them to the Peace Corps Zambia family and look forward to the impact they will make during their service journey.

21/05/2026

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Last month, EMT member Mitch embarked on a Malaria outreach tour across communities in Northwest province. Collaborating with local leaders, counterparts, and other Peace Corps Volunteers, Mitch’s crew took to the gravel paths by bike to spread awareness.

Inspired by previous Health volunteers in Southern province, they stopped at schools and clinics to share in-depth learning on adherence, mosquito net usage, identifying early symptoms, and immediate treatment.

19/05/2026

Kuamboka Recap: While all of Zambia’s 10 provinces have something to offer the PC volunteers who have made a home for themselves across the country, there certainly is no place quite like Western Province. Formerly known as Barotseland, Western Province is not only renowned for its stunning floodplains, but also distinct in being home to Zambia’s only monarchy — one of the Lozi people, whose iconic dress and cultural traditions can’t be found anywhere else.

This March, PCVs from across Zambia gathered to participate one such tradition: Kuomboka. Meaning to “get out of the water,” the annual festival involves a day-long, floating procession that concludes with the docking of the royal barge of the Litunga, the Lozi King, in Mongu Harbor.

Such memorable experiences are just one part of what makes so many volunteers’ service in Zambia highly rewarding. These special events are great opportunities for not only intercultural exchange, but also long-awaited reconnection between volunteers, whose reunions reenergize them to continue the meaningful work that they perform in their host communities.

30/04/2026

As Sexual Assault Awareness Prevention Month comes to a close, our commitment does not end here.

At Peace Corps Zambia, we are committed to creating environments where every Volunteer and staff member feel safe, respected, and supported.

Today and every day, we stand with survivors.

29/04/2026

Peace Corps Zambia head office and provincial staff stood together today in recognition of Denim Day, showing solidarity with survivors of sexual violence and reaffirming our commitment to creating safe, respectful communities.

By wearing denim, staff joined a global movement that challenges harmful myths around sexual assault and emphasizes that consent and respect must always come first. The day served as a powerful reminder that what someone wears is never an invitation or justification for violence.

At Peace Corps Zambia, we remain dedicated to promoting awareness, supporting survivors, and fostering open conversations that help prevent gender-based violence in all its forms.

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