Peace Corps

Ever wondered what it's like to volunteer abroad after retirement? Meet Rebecca, a seasoned nurse and midwife, with over 40 years of experience, who's been on a mission with Peace Corps Response. From teaching midwifery in Tanzania and Uganda, to improving healthcare education on a societal level in resource-limited areas of Eswatini, her journey is nothing short of inspiring. Read how she's making an impact: https://bit.ly/4cVbsWA #PeaceCorpsResponse

Last week, Peace Corps Director Carol Spahn met with Guatemala's First Lady Lucrecia Peinado to discuss the Central American Service Corps, an initiative supported in part by the Peace Corps. The Central American Service Corps is all about empowering young people to be changemakers our communities need. By providing opportunities to youth to engage in meaningful service, the Central American Service Corps is helping to inspire the next generation of leaders dedicated to creating positive change. ✨ 🤝 #PeaceCorps

⚽ It's World Youth Skills Day! This year's theme, "Youth Skills for Peace and Development," highlights the power of equipping young people with the skills they need to unlock their potential to become changemakers for the future. What does this look like at the Peace Corps? Peace Corps Belize's newest Trainees and Volunteers recently organized sports camps to get young people moving, learning, and growing. By using sports to teach valuable skills, our Trainees and Volunteers are inspiring strong leaders and collaborators. 🏀 Ready to use your skills to #ServeBoldly with the Peace Corps? https://bit.ly/3xTEAP7 #PeaceCorps #PeaceCorpsBelize

What happens when Peace Corps Volunteers wrap-up their two year service? Take a look at Peace Corps Cambodia for their Close of Service conference, where Volunteers, staff, and invited guests gathered together to celebrate, reflect, and prepare for the future. The conference helps Volunteers think about transitioning back home and how they can translate their experiences into valuable skills for their careers and personal lives. It's also a time to take a look back at all of the things Volunteers accomplished with their local communities. In their two years of service, these Volunteers: 📓 Partnered with 170+ co-teachers 🤝 Engaged with 1,300 community members 🏫 Educated 17,000 students Join us in celebrating these Volunteers and their achievements! Learn more about the Volunteer journey and our mission: https://lnkd.in/gaJtES22

Touch down! Our 14 new Peace Corps Trainees have arrived in Samoa. 🌺 In a welcome ceremony hosted by Samoa's Ministry of Education and Culture, U.S. Ambassador to Samoa and New Zealand Tom Udall shared his excitement: "It's an honor to welcome to Samoa a fresh contingent of Peace Corps Volunteers. The Peace Corps celebrates 57 years in Samoa this year, having formed a deep, enduring partnership with the people of Samoa since 1967." These Trainees will soon begin their important work, building connections and contributing to education and cultural exchange. Their efforts continue to strengthen the bond between the U.S. and Samoa. 🤝 #PeaceCorps #PeaceCorpsSamoa

Agriculture Volunteer Ozzy and his counterpart, Tamba, are gearing up for the rainy season in The Gambia. Their focus? Empowering smallholder farmers, especially women, to cultivate orange-fleshed sweet potatoes. 🍠 These nutrient-rich sweet potatoes do great in the local climate, offering a promising source of income and nutrition. Ozzy and Tamba are aiming to expand this initiative within their community, so that all families get access to creating opportunities and to nourishing foods for healthy, thriving lives. Have you thought about taking your agriculture skills overseas? Check out our current openings: https://bit.ly/3y1tAz5 #PeaceCorps #PeaceCorpsTheGambia

🌱 Project Update! 🌱 In Zambia, Peace Corps Volunteer Rileigh and her counterpart have collaborated with 18 local farmers on rural aquaculture projects – enhancing economic opportunities, boosting food security, and paving the path for more resilient local communities. Adine, a young fish farmer, is one of those farmers who has benefitted from this partnership! He initially faced setbacks with the placement of his ponds. But through Rileigh, her counterpart's support, and a Peace Corps grant, Adine gained the knowledge and tools to make his ponds thrive. Now, Adine manages five successful fishponds, showcasing the positive impact of when Peace Corps Volunteers and communities come together on locally prioritized projects. 🤝🐟 #PeaceCorps #PeaceCorpsZambia

Are you BOLD enough to recruit for the Peace Corps? 🌍 We challenge all staff and Returned Peace Corps Volunteers to support one person in applying to the Peace Corps. Your encouragement can make all the difference! Utilize our new digital resource library, filled with posters, info sheets, and social media images to aid your efforts. https://bit.ly/3VUF1kn Start today by reaching out to local colleges, alumni groups, or simply a friend or family member. Share why the Peace Corps is a life-changing opportunity. Together, let's make an impact. #Each1Reach1 #PeaceCorps

“The Peace Corps really became the foundation for my approach in healthcare, in making sure it’s collaborative, patient-centered, and culturally competent,” shares Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Eva Farrell. From her service in Kenya to her career in nursing 🏥, Eva's story shows the positive impact of getting outside of your comfort zone and to #ServeBoldly. Read how her Peace Corps experience continues to shape her commitment to community health: https://bit.ly/4c3w66W #PeaceCorps Photo Credit: Eric Sucar, University of Pennsylvania

Rozeta and Itena, two of our Peace Corps counterparts working with Children are the Future in Albania, needed support to redesign their website. They saw how valuable a new website would be to apply for new grants for their projects. Their solution? Partnering with Peace Corps through our Virtual Service Pilot. Watch the video to see what we achieved together 🌍📚 and learn more about the Virtual Service Pilot here: https://bit.ly/4cN61c2 #PeaceCorps #PeaceCorpsAlbania