Yes, I am joining the Peace Corps (or techinically, at this point I HAVE joined) as of two days ago I can claim that I am an official Peace Corps Trainee. 

Yes, I’m moving to Africa.  For the next 27 months I will live and serve in the small country of Lesotho. Lesotho is a landlocked country located in the southern part of South Africa.  

No, I’m not crazy.  

Yes, I am excited. 

Absolutely, I’m scared.  

Why you may ask would I do this… voluntarily move to the developing word, sell all my things, live without modern conveniences such as electricity….

Since college I have been interested in and intrigued by the work the Peace Corps does in the developing world.  As I have grown in my understanding of the work of faith, our human responsibility to one another and the task of active peace making I have found more value in the work of promoting peace through friendship, community and partnership.  

And so, I am leaving everything that I know and entering the unknown… following a call to work for peace, love my neighbor and to be a witness for those who cannot go. 

I will do my best to share my experience… but be patient… internet may be scarce and electricity is not guaranteed. 

Your thoughts and prayers are appreciated as I will be dependent upon the support of you my community stateside and my Lesotho community and fellow volunteers.  

Blessings friends as we all work for peace, 

Bren

This is real Peace Corps Lesotho 2017