Folks, this page is dedicated towards those who wish to send me something in Paraguay, whether it be for the locals, or to me! I’ve attached my address and a some ‘wish’ items in case you need some ideas 
My address for the Peace Corps is:
Brittany Boroian
Voluntaria de Cuerpo de Paz
Caazapá, C.P. 5.600
Paraguay, South America
Suggested things to send to help out Paraguayans in my site!
- Anything school-related. Pens, pencils, crayons, markers, notebooks, folders, tape, scissors- etc!
- Books. Extremely basic children’s books in English or Spanish, intermediate books in English or Spanish, and advanced books in Spanish.
- Little ‘prizes’ for games- yo-yos, candies, whistles, etc.
- Puzzles! A universal time-passer.
- Your second-hand clothes! Clothes are very expensive in Paraguay. Sending over a box stuffed with clothes through U.S. mail isn’t too expensive, and many will appreciate it!
And of course, if you’re feeling charitable and want to help out a fellow Peace Corps Volunteer who occasionally misses some of the good things in the U.S. of A, sending along one of these things would be intensely appreciated!
- A good old letter! Who doesn’t appreciate snail mail
- Candy. I’m a sucker for Nerds, Starbursts, Gobstoppers, Laffy Taffy, bubble gum- actually, seriously just send me anything you can think of and I will love it. Nothing makes my day like good old American candy.
- Snacks. Good old American snacks and candy. Surprise me with a big old bag of Barbacue Lays or Tortilla Chips. Bean Dip, Queso Dip, Salsa. Powders to make Ranch sauce… Whatever you can think of!
- Spices! Whatever you got. I especially love Basil, Rosemary, Thyme, Tarragon, White Pepper, Paprika, and Turmeric, all which are hard to find in Paraguay- but like I said, I’ll take them all!
- Any type of SAUCE you can think of- sauce to marinate chicken in, balsamic glaze, ranch dressing, ginger dressing, honey mustard, etc.
- Board games! I don’t have any of these down here, and I wish I had brought some. Whatever your favorite board game is, send it to me to play with my fellow Paraguayans and Peace Corps Volunteers!
- Your old magazines (People, US Weekly, Time, The Economist, Rolling Stone etc.) I don’t care if they are five months old- I will read them, with relish!
- Books. Whatever you think I would enjoy reading. I would also love a book of recipes.
- Shoes. I can never get enough of them down here in Paraguay- they turn orange and wear out fast, and the ones in Paraguay are not good replacements. I don’t care what kind of shoes they are- flip flops. sneakers. flats. boots. slippers. I will love them all. I’m a US size 9/10!
- Of course, ANYTHING would be greatly loved and appreciated, so feel free to get creative!
Last but not least, some tips for sending!
The cheapest and best method to send is through the regular U.S. Postal service. You can also send through DHL (though more expensive, it is more reliable). Try to pack everything into as little of a box as possible and wrap it VERY tightly. Make sure the address is eligible on at least two sides of the box. When filling out the value for the items in the box, NEVER place the total value above $20- otherwise some nosy handlers at customs may get curious and then no box will arrive to Paraguay! It is also recommended that you write things such as ‘God Bless You,’ and paste pictures of Jesus/the Virgin Mary on the box. Customs tend to leave religious boxes alone and unopened. Last but not least, please do not send any electronics as I would have to pay a huge customs tax on them!
Thank you so much in advance for your kindness and generosity!
Much love,
Brit
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My name Yimy, I’m Paraguayan, I just found out the services they are offering the Peace Corps organization currently in my country, I am impressed by the genuine warmth of Americans, you Americans are so expressive (“oh my god “” what a lovely day “” it’s very cool “hahaha), also are charitable and sensitive to the needs and desires of others, I realize the personality they have, as always talk with Mormons and good also with the friends in the chat, it’s a shame that only the service is being provided inside the country, and that inspired to learn English later in the future I can teach my children to know about the two universal languages (the Guarani not) haha, (I can read but not speak) hahaha if I’m studying English and about 8 months ago from my computer, through books and the web, I am living in the central department specifically from the city of Luque, my city is called (city of music just because haha guitars and harps are sold is also known as the city of gold jewelry because it is molded and selling jewelry, I’m 2 miles from the airport near the Mormon church, I have 20 years, since I’m grateful for what they do for my country.
AGUIJE NDEVE GUARA
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