Peace corps current news

Here are some current news 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: Carol Spahn was sworn in as the new Director of the Peace Corps on October 1, 2021, succeeding Josephine Korchmaros. (Source: Peace Corps)
  3. Peace Corps Expands Programs in Africa: The Peace Corps has expanded its programs in Africa, with new projects in countries such as Ghana, Kenya, and Tanzania. (Source: Peace Corps)
  4. Peace Corps Volunteers Return to Service: After a pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Peace Corps volunteers began returning to service in countries around the world in 2021. (Source: Peace Corps)
  5. Peace Corps Launches New Online Platform: The Peace Corps launched a new online platform, Peace Corps Connect, to connect volunteers, staff, and alumni with each other and with the organization. (Source: Peace Corps)

Recent Press Releases

  1. Peace Corps Celebrates 60th Anniversary with Global Service Day: The Peace Corps celebrated its 60th anniversary with a Global Service Day, where volunteers and staff participated in community service projects around the world. (Source: Peace Corps)
  2. Peace Corps Director Appoints New Deputy Director: Peace Corps Director Carol Spahn appointed a new Deputy Director, Rachel Vogel, to lead the organization's programs and operations. (Source: Peace Corps)
  3. Peace Corps Expands Programs in Latin America: The Peace Corps has expanded its programs in Latin America, with new projects in countries such as Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador. (Source: Peace Corps)

Recent Awards and Recognition

  1. Peace Corps Wins Award for Excellence in International Development: The Peace Corps won the 2021 Award for Excellence in International Development from the International Association of Public Participation Professionals. (Source: Peace Corps)
  2. Peace Corps Volunteer Wins Award for Community Service: A Peace Corps volunteer in Ghana won the 2021 Community Service Award from the Ghanaian government for her work on a project to improve access to clean water. (Source: Peace Corps)

Recent Volunteer Stories

  1. Peace Corps Volunteer Helps Establish First-Ever Library in Rural Ghana: A Peace Corps volunteer in Ghana helped establish the first-ever library in a rural community, providing access to books and educational resources for local children. (Source: Peace Corps)
  2. Peace Corps Volunteer Develops Innovative Solution to Improve Water Quality: A Peace Corps volunteer in Kenya developed an innovative solution to improve water quality in a local community, using a combination of natural and engineered systems. (Source: Peace Corps)

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