Experiences of a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer in Namibia (2016-19) and further adventures…
One of my favorite economists, Nobel Prize winner Joseph E. Stiglitz, recently published an article on Namibia’s economy, the link of which has been removed. But I found this quote of interest.
Namibia shows that even countries that start with serious disadvantages – extremes of racism, colonialism, inequality, and underdevelopment – can chart a path towards shared prosperity. Its achievement deserves international recognition – and emulation.
After 9 weeks of PST, we were sworn in today by the US Ambassador as official Peace Corps volunteers in Namibia.
We’re in the final throes of PST and preparing for our Swearing-In Ceremony tomorrow which will be streamed live via Periscope!
Continue reading “Final days of PST and live stream of our Swearing-In!”For 5 days last week, I shadowed Andy G at his work & living site in Penduka Village outside of the capitol, Windhoek.
Continue reading “Images of Life in Namibia”Our KKG language instructor, JJ, agreed to videotape this greeting so that you could hear the unique sounds of his “clicking” Khoikhoi language.
Continue reading “Listen to this!”PST is the name given to the 9 to 12 weeks of orientation and training that all PC Volunteers around the world receive between Staging (in the US) and their 2-year assignments “at site.”
Continue reading “Pre-Service Training (PST) at the halfway point”I look forward to getting out of the classroom as we all leave for a few days to shadow our host volunteers around the country. I’ll be with Andy, in Windhoek, only about 45 minutes away – some of my colleagues will be on the road for the entire day.
Continue reading “Time to get away!”Sunday marked the end of Week #5 of our Pre-Service Training (PST) – and time for a day of rest at Gross Barmen, a new resort & conference center 25km out of Okahandja.
Continue reading “Images of Life in Namibia”
