In the mid-1990s, I served as a Peace Corps volunteer in a village in Niger, a West African country consistently ranked as one of the poorest in the world. I lived in a mud hut, learned a local language, made lasting friendships and did interesting work. Nearly 20 years later, two memories stand out from those years: It was […]
Author: Kristen Patterson
Kristen P. Patterson is a senior policy analyst with PRB. She is passionate about the nexus of reproductive health, environmental conservation, and community development. She holds master’s degrees in public health and conservation biology/sustainable development.