Links
I’ve created this “links” page to organize all the useful information I’ve discovered while on this journey!
Kenya Links:
CIA Kenya Factbook - Data from the Central Intelligence Agency
Lonely Planet Info on Kenya - Information by the makers of the infamous travel books
All Africa: Kenya - A site compiling news from many sources
National Geographic: Kenya - Kenya facts, travel videos, flags, and photos
Peace Corps Links:
Official Site:
Peace Corps Main - The toughest job you’ll ever love.
Peace Corps Kenya - Country-specific information from the Peace Corps
Peace Corps Policies & Documents - The boring stuff. Of course, I read through almost all of it. The OIG reports are riveting.
Peace Corps Language Lessons - Learn a little about the languages spoken in the Peace Corps.
Unofficial PC Links:
Worldwide Peace Corps Blog Directory - If you want to know what it’s like to serve in a certain country or region, look no further than the blogs of your very own Peace Corps volunteers.
Peace Corps Wiki - A great tool if you’re a future PCV and want to know anything about everything Peace Corps related.
Peace Corps Library - A comprehensive source of information, news, and stories about the Peace Corps.
Peace Corps Polyglot - The blog of the National Peace Corps Association
Peace Corps Online - The independent news forum serving Returned Peace Corps Volunteers
The Peace Gallery - A pictorial journey through the Peace Corps. Arranged by country.
PeaceCorps2 - A Yahoo! Group for all PCVs alike. Got a burning question about the Peace Corps? Post a message and you’re sure to get a handful of helpful replies.
Peace Corps Manual - The official Peace Corps Policy Manual, provided through the Freedom of Information Act
Humanitarian Links:
Individuals:
Esther Garvi - The blog of an ex-pat from Sweden living in Niger, and working for the Eden Foundation.
Jen Lemen - An artist, writer, and humanitarian with a love of all people. She recently took a life-changing trip to Rwanda. Her words are very moving.
Organizations:
Eden Foundation - An organization dedicated to feeding the hungry through education and the exploitation of edible trees and bushes in Niger.
Ashoka - A global organization with the goal of identifying and investing in social entrepreneurs.
Kiva - “Loans that change lives.” A micro-credit institution connecting financiers with entrepreneurs in developing countries.
IRIN Humanitarian news and analysis - from the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.
United States Institute of Peace - An independent organization funded by Congress with a goal of fostering peace worldwide.
United Nations Development Programme - Specifically, this link brings you to the Human Development Report.