peace corps madagascar — field notes
Dispatches from the Field
A collection of field notes, reflections, and stories from my Peace Corps service in Madagascar. These dispatches document daily life, food systems, agriculture, language learning, community, and the lessons that emerge from living and working alongside others.
Read chronologically, or simply wander.
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September 18, 2026 Last night, I had trouble sleeping. Despite the luxuries of hot, running water and a comfortable bed at the Peace Corps Training Center (PCTC), my mind was elsewhere. In just eight hours, I would finally learn which community I would have the privilege of calling home for the next two years. After…
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September 18, 2026 I have been in the beautiful country of Madagascar for nearly three weeks now, and I am slowly beginning to settle into a routine. The sound of a rooster welcoming the morning blares throughout the house. By now, I know well enough to roll over and fall back asleep. There will be…
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A brief introduction to Madagascar’s geography, history, culture, agriculture, economy, and extraordinary biodiversity before I begin 27 months of Peace Corps service there.
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Dispatch
Map of Madagascar
Physical map of Madagascar. Source: CIA World Factbook, via Wikimedia Commons. Public domain.
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Ahead of 27 months of Peace Corps service in Madagascar, I reflect on the path that led me from Scouting and soils to food security and international development—and what I hope to learn, contribute, and carry with me into the experience.
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