Best Videos by Peace Corps Volunteers Around the World

For decades, dedicated Peace Corps volunteers have ventured to all corners of the globe, bringing their passion, skills, and care to communities in need.

Beyond their invaluable on-ground efforts, some volunteers have also captured their experiences in vivid detail, offering us a glimpse into the diverse cultures, challenges, and triumphs they encounter.

As Returned Peace Corps Volunteers ourselves (Jamaica ’12-’14), we sought out the best videos created by Peace Corps volunteers.

From rural Africa to villages in Asia, the diverse cultures of South America, island nations, and developing regions of Europe, Peace Corps volunteers have not only dedicated themselves to the mission of promoting peace and friendship but many have become skilled storytellers, documenting their experiences in ways that transcend words.

Each video is a chapter in the larger narrative of the Peace Corps’ global contribution, a reminder that borders are but lines on a map, bridged by shared humanity.

May they inspire us to explore new horizons, connect with fellow global citizens, and contribute to the betterment of our global society.

Top Short Videos by Peace Corps Volunteers

Happiness in Paraguay by Jamieson Cox: This Peace Corps Week 2016 video winner depicts a beloved Praguayan custom that brings people together.

We Are Together by Kevin Tang: The second place Peace Corps Week 2016 winner shares the value of unity in Cameroon.

What is Happiness in Mongolia? By Marcus Keely: Another finalist in the 2016 Peace Corps Week video contest, this touching series of interviews and beautiful portraits captures the sentiments of Mongolians in their own words.

Two Years Four Minutes: Peru by Mari & Paul: Gorgeous and inspiring footage from married volunteers in Peru that will make you nostalgic for the Peace Corps experience you never had!

Kyrgyzstan is Me by David Malana: This 1st place winner in the Peace Corps Week 2014 video contest shows the vast diversity among people in a country unfamiliar to most Americans.

Ecuador by Kyle King: The 2nd place video features beautiful, high quality images of the people of Ecuador and shares the perspective of a young Peace Corps Volunteer, Richard Castello.

Both Hands: Guinea by Lane Goodman: Another beautiful video, with a creative twist- featuring peoples’ hands as they go about their work.

Burkina Faso- An Introduction by Matthew Sakow: An informative and upbeat video about several aspects of life in Burkina Faso.

Hard to Explain – Peace Corps Niger by Marisa Wong: A bit longer than the others because it was not part of the PC Week competition, this shows a good variety of clips of life and events around Niger.

PCV Media: Ghana is a whole page of great youtube videos by volunteers in Ghana, including How To’s and other educational creations.

Documentaries by and about Peace Corps

27 Months- A Peace Corps Documentary by Ashley Tindall and Clare Major: This is the trailer for the feature-length documentary which follows three volunteers in Azerbaijan, Liberia, and the Philippines. Beautiful footage and fascinating stories. See the Film Archer site for more info.

A Towering Task: Host country nationals, Peace Corps Volunteers and staff, scholars and journalists take a closer look at peace building, economic development, and political independence through the Peace Corps’ more than six decades of service. 

Some of Our Favorite Peace Corps Jamaica Videos

The following are some of our own videos, which we made while serving with Peace Corps in rural Jamaica.

 
Life In the Yard from Chamanson on Vimeo.
 

To see more of our own clips, head over to our personal blog

Which video is your favorite? Are there any great videos that we left out? Please let us know in the comments below.