Peace corps news today

Here are some recent news articles and updates about the Peace Corps:

Recent News

  1. Peace Corps Celebrates 60th Anniversary: The Peace Corps celebrated its 60th anniversary on September 22, 2021, marking six decades of promoting peace and friendship around the world. (Source: Peace Corps)
  2. New Peace Corps Director Appointed: President Joe Biden appointed Carol Spahn as the new Director of the Peace Corps on September 14, 2021. Spahn has served as the Acting Director since January 2021. (Source: White House)
  3. Peace Corps Volunteers Return to Service: The Peace Corps announced that it will resume in-person service for volunteers in several countries, including Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, and Peru, after a pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: Peace Corps)
  4. Peace Corps Launches New Program for Young Professionals: The Peace Corps launched a new program, "Peace Corps Response," which provides short-term assignments for young professionals to work on specific projects in developing countries. (Source: Peace Corps)

Recent Stories

  1. Peace Corps Volunteer Helps Combat COVID-19 in Ghana: Peace Corps Volunteer Emily Johnson is working with local health officials in Ghana to distribute COVID-19 vaccines and provide health education to communities. (Source: CNN)
  2. Peace Corps Volunteer Helps Rebuild School in Nepal: Peace Corps Volunteer Rachel Smith is working with local communities in Nepal to rebuild a school damaged by an earthquake and provide educational resources to students. (Source: NBC News)
  3. Peace Corps Celebrates International Day of Friendship: The Peace Corps celebrated International Day of Friendship on July 30, 2021, highlighting the importance of building relationships and promoting peace and understanding around the world. (Source: Peace Corps)

Upcoming Events

  1. Peace Corps National Conference: The Peace Corps National Conference will take place from October 14-16, 2021, in Washington, D.C. The conference will bring together Peace Corps alumni, current volunteers, and staff to discuss global issues and celebrate the Peace Corps' 60th anniversary. (Source: Peace Corps)
  2. Peace Corps Recruitment Fair: The Peace Corps will host a recruitment fair on October 21, 2021, in Washington, D.C., to attract new volunteers and provide information about the Peace Corps program. (Source: Peace Corps)

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