Glossary

Can't quite remember why you needed a duka? Wondering about the alphabet soup of acronyms? Look no further!


Term

Definition

asante sana

thank you very much

COS

Continuation of service. Refers to the packet that PCVs receive at end of in-country Peace Corps service. Formerly known as the conclusion of service.

Duka

A market or store.

habari mpya

Fresh news. The name of the column in the FOK Newsletter for sharing the latest adventures and activities of FOK members.

Harambee

Let us all pull together. Rallying cry for grassroots self-help projects in Kenya almost from the moment of Kenya independence in 1963.

Jambo

hello

Motomoto

Hot hot. The name of the FOK newsletter.

NPCA

National Peace Corps Association. The umbrella association of RPCV groups, both regional and country of service, and other friends. Formerly known as the National Council of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers.

PCV

Peace Corps Volunteer.

RPCV

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer. There is no such thing as a former volunteer.