I still vividly recall the days leading up to my move to Africa. There was a fire in me—an insatiable curiosity about the continent's history,…
ExpatiseOctober 24, 2019
Our last two years in Rwanda presented some challenges for me both socially and professionally. Socially it seemed many of my expat friends had…
ExpatiseAugust 2, 2020
"A friend is a hand that is always holding yours, no matter how close or far apart you may be. A friend is someone who…
ExpatiseJune 16, 2020
During the application process, I did a lot of research about peace corps to ensure this was the journey I wanted to take at this…
ExpatiseNovember 11, 2019
Ambassador Jendayi Frazer Former Assistant Secretary of African Affairs, Adjunct Senior Fellow for Africa studies at the CFR. She was the special assistant to the…
ExpatiseJune 11, 2021
One early Saturday morning in 1994, my partner and I were driving around in the 4-2 patrol area in the South Bronx. A 911 dispatch…
ExpatiseJune 9, 2020
“Nobody eats GDP” says African Development Bank President as he calls for inclusive growth Africa’s economies are growing strongly, but growth alone cannot meet the…
GuestFebruary 5, 2020
I first learned about Gemba Walk while working for the Arizona Department of Transportation. I had the opportunity to participate in Gemba Walks as an…
ExpatiseMay 13, 2021
