Welcome and thanks for checking out my blog!
This blog will be filled with things I have learned about Guyana and my personal experiences here.
Guyana varies a lot by region – so my story may not be everyone’s – but I will try to share anything interesting that I learn from my fellow volunteers in other regions as well.
I hope you enjoy your visit and come back soon!
Gaffing is my favorite Guyanese Creole word. A term used for shooting the breeze, small talk with friends, etc. In the spirit of gaffing, Gaff is the Guyanese pcv newsletter to update fellow pcvs and rpcvs on the goings on around the country. It is now accessible to our family at home. You can subscribe to … More GAFF
One of the most challenging and most fulfilling things about volunteering with the Peace Corps is the freedom to work within the community in a variety of ways, most of which are not set ahead of time. As Community Health Promoters most of us are stationed out of Health Centers (a few volunteers are assigned … More Health and Family Life Education (HFLE)
May 26th was National Independence Day in Guyana. They celebrated 51 years since becoming independent of the UK. I thought it would be nice to share with y’all how Independence Day is celebrated around the country. Which is why it took a couple of days to post, I’ve been trying to collect photos/experiences from other … More Happy Guyanese Independence Day (May 26th)
