Happy 25 Years, Peace Corps Moldova!

This year is the 25th anniversary of Peace Corps in Moldova. Peace Corps began in Moldova in 1993, just 2 years after Moldova gained its independence. Since them over 1,500 volunteers have served here, working with 852 schools and other local organizations. Some statistics of the impact Peace Corps has had (source): Yesterday, Peace Corps … Continue reading Happy 25 Years, Peace Corps Moldova!

An American “Masa”

In Romanian, masă means a number of things. It can be used to say "table", "meal" or even sometimes what we would consider a "party" (of the dinner party sense). It's a word we hear every day as volunteers and it is a time of not just eating, but also of gathering with friends and family. … Continue reading An American “Masa”